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.
Lie to Me
Tate McRae Lyrics
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I can hold my breath, say, "I'll be alright"
But kinda hard to think
When I can't feel a thing
Tell me to my face, already heard it last week
Driving me insane, it's hitting real badly
Tell me, what's her name? Yeah
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me, yeah
Said you'd never, why'd you ever
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me, yeah
(Lie to me)
After everything we've been through, you come crying to me
You said you'd never lie, so why you lyin' to me?
I gave you my trust, my heart, and everything 'side of me
Tell me how'd you pay me back? You made a fool out of me
Can't you see what you're doin'? Left me broken in pieces
Got me feeling so stupid, guess I needed a reason to let go
I don't wanna hear lies anymore
Said you'd never, why'd you ever
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me (lie to me)
Said you'd never, why'd you ever
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
I've been tryna collect all my thoughts
It's all said and done
Just don't feel the same
(Don't feel the same)
Don't try to tell me that I was wrong
You was the one lyin' all along
I think you just want somebody else to take the blame
Said you'd never, why'd you ever
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me, yeah (lie to me, yeah)
Said you'd never, why'd you ever
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me, baby, lie, lie to me, yeah
(Why you gotta lie to me?)
The song "Lie to Me" by Tate McRae is about betrayal and heartbreak in a romantic relationship where one partner has lied and broken the trust of the other. In the first verse, the singer is trying to hold back her emotions and pretend that everything is okay, but it's difficult because the lies have made her feel numb. She wants her partner to be honest and reveal the name of the person they've been unfaithful with. The chorus of the song is a plea for honesty, with the singer questioning why her partner ever chose to lie in the first place. The second verse includes a monologue from the singer's perspective, expressing frustration and disappointment at being made a fool of by someone she had trusted. She realizes that she deserves better than lies and refuses to accept them anymore. The song ends with a sense of closure and acceptance as the singer acknowledges that her partner's deceit was their fault and not hers.
Overall, "Lie to Me" captures the universal pain of being lied to and deceived by someone we love and trust. The lyrics are raw and honest, reflecting the emotions of someone who has been hurt and is trying to come to terms with that pain. The song's relatable theme and catchy melody have led to its success and popularity among fans of modern pop and alternative music.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't understand, I'm not ever like this
I am not usually like this, and you do not comprehend the reality of my feelings.
I can hold my breath, say, "I'll be alright"
I can pretend everything is okay, but it is not.
But kinda hard to think
It is difficult to think clearly.
When I can't feel a thing
I am numb and cannot feel anything emotionally.
Tell me to my face, already heard it last week
Tell me the truth directly; I already heard it secondhand.
Driving me insane, it's hitting real badly
The situation is making me go crazy and causing severe emotional pain.
Tell me, what's her name? Yeah
Please tell me the name of the person who you lied to me about.
After everything we've been through, you come crying to me
Despite our previous experiences, you still come to me for comfort.
You said you'd never lie, so why you lyin' to me?
You promised never to lie, so why are you doing it now?
I gave you my trust, my heart, and everything 'side of me
I trusted and loved you with everything I had to offer.
Tell me how'd you pay me back? You made a fool out of me
How did you repay my trust? By making me look like a fool.
Can't you see what you're doin'? Left me broken in pieces
Do you not realize the damage you are causing? You have shattered me emotionally.
Got me feeling so stupid, guess I needed a reason to let go
Your lies have made me feel foolish, and they have given me the reason to let go of this relationship.
I don't wanna hear lies anymore
I am done with hearing lies; the truth is what I want.
I've been tryna collect all my thoughts
I am trying to gather my thoughts and sort out my emotions.
It's all said and done
The situation is over and cannot be changed.
Just don't feel the same
My feelings have changed, and I am no longer the same.
Don't try to tell me that I was wrong
Do not attempt to make me believe that I was incorrect in this situation.
You was the one lyin' all along
You were the one who was lying from the start of this situation.
I think you just want somebody else to take the blame
You are trying to shift the blame onto someone else instead of taking responsibility for your own actions.
Why you gotta lie to me?
Why did you have to lie to me?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ali Gatie, Eirik Gjendemsjoe, Emily Harbakk, Lise Reppe, Manon Van Dijk, Marthe Emilie Strand, Nicolay Langfeldt Oeverland, Tate Mcrae, Victor Karlsen Klaebo
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You don't understand
I'm not ever like this
I can hold my breath
Say I'll be alright
But it kinda hard to think
When I can't feel a thing
Tell me to my face
Already heard it last week
Driving me insane
It's hitting real badly
Tell me what's her name, yeah
Said you'd never, why'd you ever
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me, yeah
Said you'd never, why'd you ever
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me, yeah
(Lie to me)
After everything we've been through, you come crying to me
You said you'd never lie, so why you lying to me?
I gave you my trust, my heart, and everything inside of me
Tell me how'd you pay me back? You made a fool out of me
Can't you see what you're doing? Left me, broken in pieces
Got me feeling so stupid, guess I needed a reason to let go
I don't wanna hear lies anymore
Said you'd never, why'd you ever
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
(Lie to me)
Said you'd never, why'd you ever
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
I've been tryna collect all my thoughts
It's all said and done
Just don't feel the same
(Don't feel the same)
Don't try to tell me that I was wrong
You was the one lying all along
I think you just want somebody else to take the blame
Said you'd never, why'd you ever
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me, yeah
(Lie to me, yeah)
Said you'd never, why'd you ever
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me
Lie to me baby, lie, lie to me, yeah
Why you gotta lie to me?
@TateMcRae
this is so exciting for me. i can't wait for this piece to finally be released. love you all so much. enjoy! https://smarturl.it/LieToMex”
@lex5160
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@amandaallen3956
I'm so exited I love ur music!!!
@fxnimatedits4203
most talented person I know❤️❤️❤️
@khalenchloe5611
Omg
@farnaazzz407
omg hi girlie!
@alishahxssain
girl really went from sitting in front of a camera and doing a "i wrote a song" to full on production...rlly proud :)
@jugheadstilinski298
Fan then
Fan now
@MrWhiskers
The first video I watched was when she was singing in her car lol
@kingwordsskingwordss4496
Hurt people hurt people because they met the wrong people and the wrong people are bad people that may have once been good people.....in this podcast I explained the cycle of toxicity and how to crop it. https://anchor.fm/kingwordss/episodes/Hurt-people-hurt-people-ekqgut