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.
slower
Tate McRae Lyrics
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I can't be someone I don't recognize
I'm not the type to have to say it twice
Or wait for you 'til the end of the night
I've been falling fast and you don't seem to move
But is it worse for me if I tell the truth?
And are you just a poison that I shouldn't use?
We could take it slower
Wait until we're older
But I might be somebody
You might not even know her
I'm going through changes
It's a roller-coaster
But I might be somebody
You might not even know her
We could take it slower
We could take it slower
Who knows who I'll be tomorrow
But I hope that you still like her the same
We might end up strangers somehow
You should get to know me today
I've been falling fast and you don't seem to move
But is it worse for me if I tell the truth?
And are you just a poison that I shouldn't use?
Wish I could say to you what I can't say to you
We could take it slower
Wait until we're older
But I might be somebody
You might not even know her
I'm going through changes
It's a roller-coaster
But I might be somebody
You might not even know her
We could take it slower
We could take it slower
I've been falling fast and you don't seem to move
But is it worse for me if I tell the truth?
And are you just a poison that I shouldn't use?
Wish I could say to you what I can't say to you
We could take it slower
Wait until we're older
But I might be somebody
You might not even know her
I'm going through changes
It's a roller-coaster
But I might be somebody
You might not even know her
We could take it slower
We could take it slower
The song "Slower" by Tate McRae talks about the fear of losing oneself while trying to fit in and please others. The singer confesses that trying to play it cool and be someone she's not is making her lose her mind. She values her belief in being honest without having to repeat herself or wait for someone until the end of the night. She feels like she's falling fast for someone who doesn't seem to reciprocate her feelings, but she's not sure whether it's worse for her to tell the truth or keep her feelings bottled up. She thinks that the person might be toxic, but she wishes she could tell them how she feels.
The singer then proposes taking things slower and giving each other time to get to know each other better. She's going through changes like a roller-coaster, but she's trying to be herself and hopes that the person will like her for who she is. She acknowledges that she doesn't know who she'll be tomorrow, but hopes that the person will still like her regardless. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus where she suggests taking things slower.
Line by Line Meaning
Playing cool makes me lose my mind
I become anxious and stressed when I try to act calm and collected
I can't be someone I don't recognize
I don't want to pretend to be someone I'm not
I'm not the type to have to say it twice
I shouldn't have to repeat myself in a relationship
Or wait for you 'til the end of the night
I don't want to constantly compete for attention and affection
We could take it slower
Let's not rush things
Wait until we're older
Let's wait until we have more maturity and experience
But I might be somebody
I'm going through a lot of personal changes and growth
You might not even know her
I may become a different person through my changes
I'm going through changes
I'm experiencing a lot of personal growth and transformation
It's a roller-coaster
It's been a bumpy ride with ups and downs
But I might be somebody
I'm still figuring out who I am
You might not even know her
You might not recognize the new me
Who knows who I'll be tomorrow
I'm still evolving and changing
But I hope that you still like her the same
I hope you can accept and appreciate the new version of me
We might end up strangers somehow
We might grow apart as individuals and no longer recognize each other
You should get to know me today
Let's build a connection based on who I am now
But is it worse for me if I tell the truth?
Should I be honest about who I am and what I want, even if it might not end well?
And are you just a poison that I shouldn't use?
Is this relationship toxic and not good for my personal growth?
Wish I could say to you what I can't say to you
I wish I could express my true feelings without fear of rejection or disappointment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Russell Chell, Tate McRae, Zack Zadek, Zoe Moss
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Playing cool makes me lose my mind
I can't be someone I don't recognize
I'm not the type to have to say it twice
Or wait for you 'til the end of the night
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been falling fast and you don't seem to move
But is it worse for me, if I tell the truth?
And are you just a poison that I shouldn't use?
Wish I could say to you
What I can't say to you
[Chorus]
We could take it slower
Wait until we're older
But I might be somebody
You might not even know her
I'm going through changes
It's a rollercoaster
But I might be somebody
You might not even know her
We could take it slower
[Post-Chorus]
We could take it slower
[Verse 2]
Who knows who I'll be tomorrow
But I hope that you still like her the same
We might end up strangers somehow
You should get to know me today
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been falling fast and you don't seem to move
But is it worse for me, if I tell the truth?
And are you just a poison that I shouldn't use?
Wish I could say to you
What I can't say to you
[Chorus]
We could take it slower
Wait until we're older
But I might be somebody
You might not even know her
I'm going through changes
It's a rollercoaster
But I might be somebody
You might not even know her
We could take it slower
[Post-Chorus]
We could take it slower
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been falling fast and you don't seem to move
But is it worse for me, if I tell the truth?
And are you just a poison that I shouldn't use?
Wish I could say to you
What I can't say to you
[Chorus]
We could take it slower
Wait until we're older
But I might be somebody
You might not even know her
I'm going through changes
It's a rollercoaster
But I might be somebody
You might not even know her
We could take it slower
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@meerapednekar893
Your songs are so good ❤️
@kvvvngston
TATE U NEED TO PERFORM THIS SONG
@rowshonaraahmed7517
"I'm going through changes, It's a rollercoaster" This line is soooo relatable. 😢
@salmayeasmin867
I am ur 100 like
@rowshonaraahmed7517
@@salmayeasmin867 Tnx😄
@starblack9374
@@kumari__1616 hi, I tried to check it out but it’s not on there. I would love to hear it❤️
@sammystank7174
Yeah and no other artist has ever said it before... its super original
@rowshonaraahmed7517
@@kumari__1616 Didn't find your cover. It would be great pleasure if u tell us how can we hear your song. That would be of great joy!😄