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Canadian singer and songwriter Tate McRae became a popular artist in the music industry in 2022 with her debut studio album, I Used to Think I Could Fly. Since the album’s release, McRae has become a widely known artist across the globe. 

McRae is well known for her ability to connect with her audience. Her music is known for its slowly paced pop sound, as well as her emotional yet smooth vocals. 

One relatable song from the album is She’s All I Want to Be. She sings, “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.”

Another song that resonates with McRaes fans is the song I’m So Gone, which includes the lyrics, “You promised that the two of us were fate / Isn’t it funny how you say that after pushing me away? Oh.”

With these lyrics, McRae is able to relate her relationship experiences with her audience’s experiences. This makes her songs a comfortable safe space to listen and enjoy when a listener is upset. 

McRae’s popularity has continued to grow since this first studio album. She is a great songwriter, and her music is a great listen due to her smooth vocals as well as her relatable lyrics.