Los Angeles singer-songwriter Shira Elias is back with a new single that resonates deeply. Her latest song, “Jus Wanna Be,” is a bracing mix of soulful R&B and retro-charged pop direction that becomes a cathartic adventure of self-exploration and personal freedom.
From its opening note, “Jus Wanna Be” sets the pace with an easy-going groove that encourages movement while drawing you into its contemplative message. That opening, that honest, almost confessional verse, shows the struggles we are all facing today, especially the burden of our outside drives, a cruel quest to gain our dear validation. Shira’s beautifully expressive voice brings to life the fragility of facing the world’s weight and how much we can lose sight of ourselves by looking for external approval.
Shira’s simple but empowering message shows that it is okay just to be. “Jus Wanna Be” is about embracing our authentic selves without judgment or needing approval from others. It’s a raw anthem for anyone who has ever struggled beneath the weight of the world’s expectations, providing some comfort in the reminder that we are enough as we currently are.
With its unmistakable melody and deep lyrics, “Jus Wanna Be” is more than a song, but a movement. The purpose is essential to Shira’s vocal delivery, which sounds so liberated, and that makes the track simultaneously a feel-good tune and an anthem for each and everyone ready to liberate themselves from the world’s expectations of how a human being should act and be. The mix of soul, R&B, and pop influences lend an enduring quality to the song, and it’s easy to imagine it being a fixture on playlists for years to come.
Whether cruising down a sunlit road or introspectively sunsetting alone, “Jus Wanna Be” serves as your soundtrack to remind you that it’s okay to be you without the world on your shoulders. So crank it up and get lost as Shira Elias’ powerful anthem reminds you that the journey to acceptance is worth the ride.
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