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"Wanna Be Like You" by One Common: Letting Go of People-Pleasing for Good


"Wanna Be Like You" by One Common is an interesting song that was born out of this duo's struggles with wanting to please people and the pressure they felt to perform. The song reminds us to stop chasing others for their approval and start chasing Jesus instead. "I'm so done tryna be someone else just to keep people's attention," they sing. It can be very exhausting to constantly pretend and perform. The song reminds us to keep our hearts and lives centered on Jesus—the only one who truly is worthy of being our role model. Not for applause. Not for attention. But because His way is the only one that brings real peace and fulfillment in our lives. 

One Common - Wanna Be Like YouThe need to please others and perform is probably a feeling that many of us know all too well — but it doesn't have to define us. 

The lyrics of the song put the issue right there on the table: "Who am I tryna be, who am I tryna please? That's the question." And the answer? Ofcourse, Jesus is the answer. Recalibrate, "Wanna be like you / Got me asking what would Jesus do?" Let go of "building towers" in pursuit of superficial success or fleeting recognition. The chorus of the song reminds us that even when we fall short, "You still love me the same." 

This song is catchy and confrontational at the same time and ultimately shows you how to get that joyful reset when you're feeling weighed down by expectations. If you're ready to trade in the chase for Christ's peace, then give this song a listen — you won't regret it.

(Related scripture: Matthew 11:28-30; Galatians 1:10; 1 Peter 2:21)

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