McRae caught the attention of RCA Records in 2019 after her 2017 song "One Day" gained virality on YouTube and TikTok, preceding the release of her debut extended play, all the things i never said. McRae soon gained wider recognition after her 2020 single "You Broke Me First" became an international hit, peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2021, McRae was the youngest musician featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list. Her second EP, too young to be sad, was the most streamed female EP of 2021 on Spotify. Her debut studio album, i used to think i could fly, was released on May 27, 2022. The album was met with positive reviews from critics, reached the top 10 in various countries, and entered at number thirteen on the US Billboard 200. Her 2023 single, "greedy" achieved further success on the chart, preceding the release of her second studio album, Think Later.
McRae has named Post Malone, The Weeknd, Khalid, Jessie Reyez, and Jeremy Zucker as her biggest musical influences. She cites Zendaya and Dua Lipa as all-around influences and has described both women as her biggest idols, noting that she looks up to them in all aspects of life. She has also named Bruno Mars, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Ciara, Jennifer Lopez, and Justin Timberlake as inspirations for bringing dance into her performances while naming Taylor Swift, Julia Michaels, and Alec Benjamin as songwriting inspirations. Further, McRae has called herself a "huge fan" of Swift and described her as "one of the greatest songwriters." McRae has also expressed an admiration for Billie Eilish.
McRae has been described as "the teen dance star turned future pop idol" by i-D, "the new teen queen" by Notion, "Canada's answer to Billie Eilish" by Elle, and "one of pop's bright young hopes" by The Independent. She has also been noted for her honest lyrics, impressive vocals, and relatable music. Additionally, McRae has received considerable acclaim as a dancer, and has been praised by artist, dancer, and choreographer Paula Abdul who declared her a "gift from God", and choreographers such as Stacey Tookey and Blake McGrath both of whom stated that she's talented beyond her years, with the latter describing her as "one of the best dancers he has ever worked with" as well as two-time Emmy winner Travis Wall who has named her as one of his muses. Margaret Furher of Dance Spirit Magazine described her dancing as virtuosic both technically and artistically. As of December 2023, her YouTube channel has over 1.25 billion views and has gained over 6.7 billion career streams across all platforms.
All My Friends Are Fake
Tate McRae Lyrics
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Taking up space 'til I got someone
I could open my mind up to
I guess it worked pretty good 'til now
But shit's kinda getting serious
I think I'm running out of room
Everyone's got someone built custom
I wish I had someone, could trust 'em
But loyalty
Don't come for free
'Cause all my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
I stay up wondering
What if I broke my legs?
What if I changed my name?
Would you still love me the same?
Or are you just as fake?
Like all my friends are fake
Sorry if I got you wrong
Didn't mean to judge you by your cover
I've been burnt so many times
It's hard to turn it off
Everyone's got people they see through
But I see through everyone
So if you want me to believe you and need you
Might take some time to recognize
'Cause all my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
I stay up wondering
What if I broke my legs?
What if I changed my name?
Would you still love me the same?
Or are you just as fake?
Like all my friends are fake
Sorry if I got you wrong
Didn't mean to judge you by your cover
I've been burnt so many times
It's hard to turn it off
All my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
I stay up wondering
What if I broke my legs?
What if I changed my name?
Would you still love me the same?
Or are you just as fake?
Like all my friends are fake
Like all my friends are fake
The song "All My Friends Are Fake" by Tate McRae is about the frustration the artist has with the people around her who she feels are only friends with her for their own gain. In the first verse, she explains how she has kept everything inside until she finds someone she can trust. However, as things get more serious, she realizes that she doesn't have anyone she can rely on. She wishes she had someone who she could give her burdens to, but she feels like loyalty comes at too high a price.
In the chorus, Tate McRae laments all her "fake" friends who are only interested in her for a short period. She feels like they're just with her for the good times and would abandon her if she encountered any trouble or problems. She even wonders if her friends would still be there if she lost her legs or changed her name.
In the second verse, she apologizes for judging people based on their cover, but explains that she's been burned too many times to easily turn off her skepticism. She recognizes that everyone has people who they don't fully trust, but she feels like she sees through everyone. She wants to believe and trust people, but it will take time for her to recognize those who are genuine.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt introspection into the challenges and difficulties of maintaining friendships in a world where people are not always genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been keeping things inside
I've been holding back my true thoughts and feelings
Taking up space 'til I got someone
I've been bottling up my emotions until I found someone I could trust
I could open my mind up to
Someone who I could share my deepest thoughts with
I guess it worked pretty good 'til now
My strategy of keeping things to myself was effective until things got serious
But shit's kinda getting serious
The situation is becoming more intense
I think I'm running out of room
I feel like I can't keep everything inside anymore
Everyone's got someone built custom
Everyone has a person they trust and confide in
To give their darkness to
Someone who can share their struggles and problems with
I wish I had someone, could trust 'em
I wish I had someone I could rely on and confide in
But loyalty
The trait of being faithful and committed
Don't come for free
It's difficult to find someone who is truly loyal and trustworthy
'Cause all my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
All of my friends are not genuine
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
My friends are only interested in me until they don't need me anymore
I stay up wondering
I can't help but think about
What if I broke my legs?
What if I was no longer able to do things for them?
What if I changed my name?
What if I changed my identity?
Would you still love me the same?
Would they still care about me?
Or are you just as fake?
Are they also not authentic?
Sorry if I got you wrong
I apologize if I misunderstood you
Didn't mean to judge you by your cover
I didn't mean to make assumptions about you based on your appearance
I've been burnt so many times
I've been let down and disappointed so much
It's hard to turn it off
It's difficult to stop feeling suspicious and guarded
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anastasia Laura Whiteacre, Christopher Petrosino, Robert Andrew Mccurdy, Tate Mcrae
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shivanigautam670
I've been keeping things inside
Taking up space 'til I got someone
I could open my mind up to
I guess it worked pretty good 'til now
But shit's kinda getting serious
I think I'm running out of room
Everyone's got someone built custom
To give their darkness to
I wish I had someone, could trust 'em
But loyalty
Don't come for free
'Cause all my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
I stay up wondering
What if I broke my legs?
What if I changed my name?
Would you still love me the same?
Or are you just as fake?
Like all my friends are fake
Sorry if I got you wrong
Didn't mean to judge you by your cover
I've been burnt so many times
It's hard to turn it off
Everyone's got people they see through
But I see through everyone
So if you want me to believe you and need you
Might take some time to recognize
'Cause all my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
I stay up wondering
What if I broke my legs?
What if I changed my name?
Would you still love me the same?
Or are you just as fake?
Like all my friends are fake
Sorry if I got you wrong
Didn't mean to judge you by your cover
I've been burnt so many times
It's hard to turn it off
All my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
I stay up wondering
What if I broke my legs?
What if I changed my name?
Would you still love me the same?
Or are you just as fake?
Like all my friends are fake
Like all my friends are fake
@kaleighsharp8012
I've been keeping things inside
Taking up space 'til I got someone
I could open my mind up to
I guess it worked pretty good 'til now
But shit's kinda getting serious
I think I'm running out of room
Everyone's got someone built custom
To give their darkness to
I wish I had someone, could trust them
But loyalty don't come for free
'Cause all my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
I stay up wondering
What if I broke my legs
What if I changed my name
Would you still love me the same
Or are you just as fake
Like all my friends are fake
Sorry if I got you wrong
Didn't mean to judge you by a cover
I've been burnt so many times
It's hard to turn it off
Everyone's got people they see through
But I see through everyone
So if you want me to believe you and need you
Might take some time to recognize
'Cause all my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
I stay up wondering
What if I broke my legs
What if I changed my name
Would you still love me the same
Or are you just as fake
Like all my friends are fake
Sorry if I got you wrong
Didn't mean to judge you by a cover
I've been burnt so many times
It's hard to turn it off
All my friends are fake, fake, fake, fake
They just want me for the day, day until they don't
I stay up wondering
What if I broke my legs
What if I changed my name
Would you still love me the same
Or are you just as fake
Like all my friends are fake
Like all my friends are fake
@TateMcRae
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@tammysmith7337
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@elisavsnn
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@myragracepunzalan4196
Im a big fan of you
@dakotadominique9063
This song is like so relatable. Fake friends really are the worst.
@ms.playboyinternational393
i hate fake friends. Like it's funny how "friends" in life have the guts to say many things behind your back but nothing to say to your face, i hate that
@ishikapatel7947
Yea
@ishikapatel7947
@@ms.playboyinternational393 true, I know how that feels a lot