she's all i wanna be
Tate McRae Lyrics


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(Ooh)
(Ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)

You want the girl with the small waist
And the perfect smile
Someone who's out every week day
In her dad's new car
You tell me I shouldn't stress out
Say it's not that hard
But I just got a feelin'
This'll leave an ugly scar

If you say she's nothing to worry about
Then why'd you close your eyes when you said it out loud?

Stupid boy makin' 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?
I know you'll go and change your mind
One day wake up and be bored with mine
She's got everything that I don't have
And she's all I wanna be
All I wanna be so bad
So bad
She's got everything that I don't have, mm

You want someone you can show off
Whenever you go out
She'll wear a tight mini black dress
With all her friends around
And then you'll probably spend the night at
Her nice big house
And by then, I'll just be someone
You've forgotten about, oh

If you say she's nothing to worry about
Then why'd you close your eyes when you said it out loud?

Stupid boy makin' 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?
I know you'll go and change your mind
One day wake up and be bored with mine
She's got everything that I don't have
And she's all I wanna be
All I wanna be so bad
So bad
She's got everything that I don't have
And she's all I wanna be
All I wanna be

Ooh (ooh)
(Ooh)
She's all I wanna be so bad
(Ooh)
Oh (ooh)

Stupid boy makin' me so sad
Didn't think it would hurt this bad
She's got everything that I don't have
How could I ever compete with that?
I know you'll go and change your mind
One day wake up and be bored with mine
She's got everything that I don't have
And she's all I wanna be
All I wanna be so bad
All I wanna be so bad
She's got everything that I don't have




And she's all I wanna be
All I wanna be so bad

Overall Meaning

In "She's All I Wanna Be," Tate McRae sings about the insecurities and anxieties she has in a relationship, where she feels like she is not enough for her partner. The song portrays the harsh reality of comparison and how it can harm one's mental and emotional health. As she compares herself to the other girl that her partner is interested in, she realizes that this girl has everything that she doesn't have, from her physical features to her lifestyle. This comparison makes her feel inadequate and fearful of losing her partner.


The chorus serves as the climax of the song, where Tate McRae expresses her deepest fears and insecurity about her relationship. She knows that her partner might eventually become bored with her and leave her for the other girl, who she feels is superior in every way. This intense fear and jealousy are palpable through her lyrics, and she makes it clear that she wants to be like this other girl, who is all that she wants to be.


Overall, "She's All I Wanna Be" is a relatable and honest song about comparison, insecurity, and the fear of losing someone you love to someone else. It shows the damaging effects that comparison can have on one's emotional and mental health and how it affects their relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

(Ooh)
Sound effect denoting a shift in tone or emotion in the song.


(Ooh)
Repetition of the sound effect from the first line denoting continuation of the same emotion.


(Ooh, ooh)
Repetition of the sound effect from the first line denoting continuation of the same emotion.


You want the girl with the small waist
You desire a girl with a petite figure.


And the perfect smile
You want a girl with a flawless and attractive smile.


Someone who's out every week day
You want a girl who is socially active most weekdays.


In her dad's new car
You want her to have access to luxurious and expensive things.


You tell me I shouldn't stress out
You insist that I shouldn't worry too much about your preferences.


Say it's not that hard
You are trying to convince me that it's not difficult to be what you want.


But I just got a feelin'
But my intuition tells me that attempting to be what you want will only harm me.


This'll leave an ugly scar
Trying to become someone you want will negatively impact my self-esteem.


If you say she's nothing to worry about
You claim there is no need for me to fret about the girl you desire.


Then why'd you close your eyes when you said it out loud?
Your body language and tone of voice reveals you are not being completely honest with me.


Stupid boy makin' me so sad
You are causing me emotional distress despite my best efforts to please you.


Didn't think you could change this fast
I didn't anticipate you altering your preferences so suddenly and dramatically.


She's got everything that I don't have
The girl you want has qualities and attributes that I lack.


How could I ever compete with that?
I feel inadequate and incapable of meeting your expectations.


I know you'll go and change your mind
I am certain that you will eventually change your preferences again.


One day wake up and be bored with mine
You will eventually grow tired of me and move on to someone else.


And she's all I wanna be
The girl you want is everything I aspire to be.


All I wanna be so bad
I desperately yearn to have the qualities and attributes that the girl you desire possesses.


Ooh (ooh)
Repetition of the sound effect from the previous chorus denoting continuation of the same emotion.


(Ooh)
Repetition of the sound effect from the previous chorus denoting continuation of the same emotion.


She's all I wanna be so bad
I strongly desire to be the girl you want.


Oh (ooh)
Sound effect denoting a shift in tone or emotion in the song.


Didn't think it would hurt this bad
I didn't expect to feel so much emotional pain over this situation.


All I wanna be so bad
My desire to be the girl you want dominates my thoughts and emotions.


All I wanna be so bad
Repeated line emphasizing the intensity of the singer's desire to be the person the boy desires.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gregory Kurstin, Tate McRae

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@TateMcRae

THINK LATER OUT NOW☆™
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@arxtsy

1st REPLY??? DAMN

@Wu-Hoo-Family

2nd one here!! Hey Tate, I AM A SUPERFANN!!❤

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@violesitaaa

LOVE YOU TATE, THINK LATER IS INSANE!! I really love it!!!!! you're the beeeest

@simawestley6309

5thhh also yayy

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@shampooTV

I love how the two girls don't seem to hate each others. The problem is not the "other" girl but the feeling of being insecure.

@ZkullShot

@@bikermice who hurt you reddit beta boi? don't just spam simp when others have better opinions than you

@YTLovesMeFL

@@bikermice how's he a simp for saying that, and simps aren't bad they just love someone better then they'll love you

@gregorypic1947

Yeah so so true. Love it

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