If you’ve ever stared out a window, dreaming of learning to tap dance like Gene Kelly or finally booking that trip to Paris, Susannah B’s Always Wanted To is your new theme song. It’s an indie-folk daydream with a breezy ukulele, a sprinkle of wanderlust, and just enough existential urgency to make you actually get off the couch and chase that bucket list.
Susannah B, who not only sings but also strums the ukulele herself (because why wouldn’t she?), delivers this upbeat earworm with the kind of charm that makes you feel like she’s your cool aunt who just got back from a solo backpacking trip through Europe. The lyrics hit with a mix of nostalgia and a gentle nudge: “Nothing lasts forever / So let the good times roll / Look for what makes you smile / Let it soothe your soul.” It’s like the musical equivalent of Ferris Bueller reminding us that life moves pretty fast, and we should probably start paying attention.
And then there’s the video—because, of course, there’s a video. Directed by Susannah herself, it’s a kaleidoscope of dream-chasing visuals: Parisian strolls, bungee jumping, safari adventures, and, naturally, a little joyful dancing like nobody’s watching. It feels like the love child of a Wes Anderson travel montage and a feel-good indie flick, all tied together with Susannah’s magnetic presence.
“This song marks a turning point in my artistic journey,” Susannah says. “It’s about stepping into your own power and saying yes to the dreams you’ve always had.” And that energy is palpable. It’s the same spirit that made Eat, Pray, Love a cultural phenomenon, but with more ukulele and less Julia Roberts crying over spaghetti.
Musically, Always Wanted To lands somewhere between a lost Ingrid Michaelson gem and the feel-good optimism of an early Jason Mraz track—think I’m Yours, but with a little more introspective grit. It’s easygoing yet insistent, like a friend who won’t stop reminding you that you only live once (but, you know, in a fun way).
Ultimately, Always Wanted To is more than just a catchy song—it’s a gentle call to arms for anyone stuck in the “someday” mindset. It’s proof that sometimes all you need is a ukulele, a good attitude, and a willingness to start saying yes. And if you still need convincing? Just put it on, roll the windows down, and let Susannah B remind you: life’s too short to not do what you’ve always wanted to.
Mindy McCall
