TATE MCRAE CONFIDENTLY CLAPS BACK WITH NEW SINGLE “TIT FOR TAT”
Once again, Tate McRae showcases her knack for transforming a hurtful breakup into a story of empowerment with her newest single “TIT FOR TAT.” This shameless declaration of self-worth is wrapped up in an addictive pop package, perfect for anyone going through the dizzying post-breakup mess. Weaving in cheeky disses and unfazed vocals, McRae delivers this song with the kind of effortless boldness that has become a staple of her music.
McRae sent fans into a frenzy on September 24 when she surprise-posted the cover of the single on Instagram — leaking the title and its official release date, which was just two days later.. The excitement only grew after the song dropped with fans dissecting lyrics while also feeling themselves with the intoxicating beat. With McRae currently lighting up stages up all over the world on her Miss Possessive World Tour, she refuses to dim herself and instead takes back her own narrative with this self-assertive track.
Graphic by Rosi Martens
Image by Tate McRae / RCA Records | Sony Music
Setting the tone from the very first few seconds, the listener is invited into the breakup aftermath with some gossipy laughs and stripped-down chanting of the chorus lyrics: “Thought I might love you again, I’ll see how I feel / Now that you’re acting like that, boy, I never will.” This atmosphere alone embodies a “f*ck you” anthem, where second guessing becomes a thing of the past. “TIT FOR TAT” captures a certain type of relief in seeing how the other person reacts after the breakup — the comfort that seeps in when you know you will never go back to them.
The lyrics are unapologetically blunt as McRae sings with a smirk, “Let’s go tit for tat / Boy, you asked for that.” The lyric that has been hitting the hardest for fans, and one of the most biting lines in the song, comes when McRae asserts, “Fix your f*cking self /Kiss my ass for that.” Along with fans feeling a sense of relatability with this booming track, they have also been online discussing the song’s connections to the artist The Kid LAROI, who recently went through a breakup with McRae. “TIT FOR TAT” fiercely stands alone as an anthem for anyone experiencing a messy breakup. It becomes crystal clear that McRae is thriving as the listener reaches the final chorus and is met with a clever lyric change: “Right now, I’m not even about you” becomes “Right now, I’m partying without you.”
The dazzling electronic musicality of the song is brimming with subtle production details that keep the listener hyped on every listen. The combination of glass shattering effects, layered chanting and whispery verses all lead to the striking bridge where the beat drops out to highlight McRae’s voice alongside a deeper, vocal filtered echo backing her. This allows the listener to pause their dancing and take a short moment to take in her words, right before exploding into the final chorus.
With its sparkling production and club-ready energy, “TIT FOR TAT” packs a mean punch. With McRae’s talent for creating her own brand of hot girl anthems, she’s delivered the new soundtrack to your next girls night out. This track is the music equivalent of an eye roll and a strut away, so it doesn’t matter what phase of a breakup you’re in, or if you’re single and just having fun, “TIT FOR TAT” is sure to make you not only remember, but to embrace your self-worth.
Get your tour tickets here.
Keep up with Tate McRae:
Website / Spotify / Apple Music / Instagram / TikTok / YouTube / X
