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.
Heather
Tate McRae Lyrics
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Me in your sweater
You said it looked better on
Me than it did you
Only if you knew, how much I liked you
But I watched your eyes as she
Walks by what a sight for sore eyes
She's got you mesmerized while I die
Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater
It's just polyester but you like her better
I wish I were Heather
Watch as she stands with her
Holding your hand
Put your arm 'round her shoulder
Now I'm getting colder
But how could I hate her? She's such an angel
But then again
Kinda wish she were dead as she
Walks by what a sight for sore eyes
Brighter than a blue sky
She's got you mesmerized while I die
Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater
It's just polyester but you like her better
I wish I were Heather
Oh, I wish I were Heather oh, oh, oh
Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater
It's just polyester but you like her better
I wish I were Heather
The lyrics to Tate McRae's song "Heather" express the feelings of unrequited love and jealousy. The singer recounts a specific memory from December, with her wearing the person's sweater and being told that it looked better on her than on them. This signifies an emotional connection and a desire for reciprocated feelings. However, the singer then observes the person's infatuation with another girl, referred to as "Heather." The girl captures their attention, making her a captivating sight, even brighter than a blue sky. Meanwhile, the singer feels invisible and slowly dying inside.
The chorus reflects the singer's insecurity, questioning why the person would choose to be with her, as she doesn't consider herself as pretty as Heather. Despite her own self-doubt, the singer acknowledges that the other girl, Heather, is an angel and feels conflicted, not wanting to hate her. Still, there is an underlying desire for something to change, with the singer expressing a wish for Heather to be out of the picture by saying she wishes Heather were dead.
The overall interpretation of the lyrics revolves around the pain of unrequited love and the longing to be seen and chosen by someone they care deeply about. It captures the complex mix of emotions including jealousy, self-doubt, and conflicting desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I still remember, third of December
I vividly recall the date, December third
Me in your sweater
Wearing your sweater
You said it looked better on
You claimed it suited me more
Me than it did you
Than it suited you
Only if you knew, how much I liked you
If only you knew the depth of my affection for you
But I watched your eyes as she
Yet, I observed your gaze as she
Walks by what a sight for sore eyes
She passes by, captivating to behold
Brighter than a blue sky
Radiant as a cloudless sky
She's got you mesmerized while I die
She captivates you, as my own heart breaks
Why would you ever kiss me?
Why would you even choose to kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
I'm not even close to being as attractive
You gave her your sweater
You bestowed upon her your garment
It's just polyester but you like her better
Though it is merely polyester, you prefer her
I wish I were Heather
I yearn to be like Heather
Watch as she stands with her
Observe as she stands together with her
Holding your hand
Grasping your hand
Put your arm 'round her shoulder
Place your arm around her shoulder
Now I'm getting colder
Now I am feeling colder
But how could I hate her? She's such an angel
But how can I despise her? She is so angelic
But then again
Nevertheless
Kinda wish she were dead as she
Somewhat desire her demise as she
Oh, I wish I were Heather oh, oh, oh
Oh, how I long to be like Heather
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LYRICS
I still remember the third of December, me in your sweater
You said it looked better on me than it did you
Only if you knew how much I liked you
But I watch your eyes as she
Walks by
What a sight for sore eyes
Brighter than the blue sky
She's got you mesmerised while I die
Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater, it's just polyester
But you like her better
Wish I were Heather
Watch as she stands with her, holding your hand
Put your arm 'round her shoulder, now I'm getting colder
But how could I hate her, she's such an angel
But then again, kinda wish she were dead as she
Walks by
What a sight for sore eyes
Brighter than the blue sky
She's got you mesmerised while I die
Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater, it's just polyester
But you like her better
I wish I were Heather
Oh, I wish I were Heather
Oh, oh, wish I were Heather
Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater, it's just polyester
But you like her better
Wish I were
(byw i'm a singer/songwriter inspired by Lauv/Jeremy Zucker. It'd mean a lot if you check out my music and subscribe,promise you won't regret💛Merry Christmas to everyone🎄
@moonlightfleur69
I seriously need a Conan Gray and Tate McRae song. They need to sing together
@swifties1133
I tried making my own song inspired by her ..Not as good as this one Though!
Tell me how was it..!
I would love to hear from you❤❤
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https://youtu.be/y-DSbJKGPNU
@nessblister1858
That would literally be so gorgeous
@reenasrivastava9356
My daughter did a cover of you broke me first and I hope you will listen to it, here's the link: https://youtu.be/bhP2hxfvUw8
@lyall625
I’m pretty sure they know each other because I remember Conan reposting Tate on his Instagram story but I might be wrong
@djjohnson3591
Yuppppp
@ananyaporwal1647
This song may not be hers, but the emotion she puts into it and actually feels the music really gets to me. Tate has gotten so far and I hope her career continues. Her voice is amazing and I am a true aesthete of Tate McRae. :)
@EricGLuna
This is not her song but it’s good
@Lia-fu9xt
Is this an official Conan Gray's song?
@ChloeLovesTheSturnioloTriplets
@Eric G. Luna Bro they said it may not be her song read