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.
tear myself apart
Tate McRae Lyrics
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Petals fall and you don't call
For days, and days, and days
You say, you say, it's not my fault
You say nothing at all
Can you see my hands shake?
I'm left alone to tear myself apart
You make it look so easy
Turn around and leave me
I'm left alone to tear myself apart
To tear my self apart
No concern for what you've burned
You set yourself ablaze
What survives are sharpened knifes
That go right through the bone
You say, you say its not my fault
You say nothing at all
Can you see my hands shake?
Heart is now an earthquake
I'm left alone to tear myself apart
You make it look so easy
Turn around and leave me
I'm left alone to tear myself apart
To tear my self apart
Tear myself apart
Can you see my hands shake?
Heart is now an earthquake
I'm left alone to tear myself apart
You make it look so easy
Turn around and leave me
I'm left alone to tear myself apart
To tear myself apart
The opening lines of Tate McRae's "Tear Myself Apart" allude to a fleeting summer romance that has abruptly ended. The metaphor of the rose being cut and thrown away implies that the relationship was cut short and discarded like a flower after its peak has come and gone. The singer's heartbreak is compounded by the fact that the person she was with is not reaching out to her, adding to the feeling of abandonment. The repetition of "for days, and days, and days" emphasizes the loneliness and desperation of waiting for someone who never comes.
The second verse speaks to a betrayal of trust with the lines, "No concern for what you've burned / You set yourself ablaze." This implies that the person she was with has caused harm, but instead of taking responsibility, they deflect blame and stay silent when confronted. The metaphor of "sharpened knives" highlights the pain and anger felt by the singer, who has been wounded emotionally by the other person.
Throughout the song, the singer is torn apart emotionally with no hope of a resolution. The chorus reinforces this feeling, as the line "I'm left alone to tear myself apart" is repeated multiple times. The bridge builds to a climax with the lines "Can you see my hands shake? / Heart is now an earthquake," showing the physical manifestation of the emotional turmoil the singer is feeling.
Overall, "Tear Myself Apart" is a raw and vulnerable exploration of heartbreak and betrayal. It showcases McRae's ability to tap into complex emotions and experiences and put them into words.
Line by Line Meaning
So it goes, my summer rose is cut and thrown away
Just like a rose that has been cut, I am tossed aside and left to wilt away, forgotten and unwanted.
Petals fall and you don't call for days, and days, and days
You have abandoned me like the petals that have fallen from the rose, and I am left waiting for you to call, but you never do.
You say, you say, it's not my fault. You say nothing at all
You refuse to take responsibility for your actions and you prefer to remain silent.
Can you see my hands shake? Heart is now an earthquake. I'm left alone to tear myself apart
I am trembling with pain and heartbreak, and I am left alone to suffer in silence and slowly break down.
You make it look so easy. Turn around and leave me. I'm left alone to tear myself apart
Leaving me behind and moving on seems easy for you, but for me it is a painful process that tears me apart from the inside.
No concern for what you've burned. You set yourself ablaze. What survives are sharpened knives that go right through the bone
You have burned all of your bridges and have no concern for the damage you have caused. The only thing left is pain that cuts deep into my bones.
Tear myself apart
The pain and heartbreak is so unbearable that I am tearing myself apart from the inside out.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Billie Eilish O'connell, Eric Allen Palmquist, Finneas Baird Oconnell
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
So it goes, my summer rose is cut and thrown away
Petals fall and you don't call
For days and days and days
[Pre-Chorus]
You say, you say it's not my fault
You say nothing at all
[Chorus]
Can you see my hands shake?
Heart is now an earthquake
I'm left alone to tear myself apart
You make it look so easy
Turn around and leave me
I'm left alone to tear myself apart
To tear myself apart
[Verse 2]
No concern for what you've burned
You set yourself ablaze
What survives are sharpened knifes
That go right through the bone
[Pre-Chorus]
You say, you say its not my fault
You say nothing at all
[Chorus]
Can you see my hands shake?
Heart is now an earthquake
I'm left alone to tear myself apart
You make it look so easy
Turn around and leave me
I'm left alone to tear myself apart
To tear myself apart
Tear myself apart
[Chorus]
Can you see my hands shake?
Heart is now an earthquake
I'm left alone to tear myself apart
You make it look so easy
Turn around and leave me
I'm left alone to tear myself apart
To tear myself apart
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