Tate McRae, “she’s all I wanna be”

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Tate McRae makes Gen-Z’s (and everybody else’s) ears perk up with her fun and relatable pop/rock bop, “she’s all I wanna be.”

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tupid boy making me so sad / Didn’t think you could change this fast / She’s got everything that I don’t have / How could I ever compete with that?” Woo! That’s a statement right there, Tate McRae! The teenage pop artist continues to see her star ascend. I have no doubt McRae has a surefire hit on her hands with “she’s all I wanna be”. Just as the lyrics from the excerpted chorus suggest, this is a song that EVERYBODY can relate to in some way at some point in their lives.

On “she’s all I wanna be,” McRae collaborates with a pop master, Greg Kurstin – all bow down to him! As always, the songwriter/producer puts together an excellent musical backdrop for his client, young Tate. I love the driving, rhythmic guitars, which gives this record a nice mix of pop/rock. As for McRae, she has a nice tone, which rides that pop/rock backdrop with ease. She never over nor under sings, delivering a well-rounded performance all said and done. Returning the focus to the theme, essentially, she paints a picture of being envious of what other girls have that she doesn’t. Why feel that way Tate? Well, these other girls woo these stupid boys, and she finds herself heartbroken. Bummer! While this experience is made personal to her, it is applicable to any and every one, honestly. The best moment of the song is the chorus – the clear centerpiece.

Final Thoughts

two thumbs up Ultimately, Tate McRae has a good thing going so far in her recording career. “She’s all I wanna be” is sure to keep the accolades coming, period. This is fun, relatable, and well-rounded pop song that will please Gen-Z but also anyone who enjoys a catchy pop record. With Greg Kurstin on board, it’s not surprising “she’s all I wanna be” screams H-I-T!