Read the full lyrics for Tate McRae’s song TIT FOR TAT. Follow the words for this new pop track.
The lyrics for Tate McRae’s “TIT FOR TAT” revolve around the moment a person decides to emotionally disconnect and retaliate in a relationship. The song uses a highly repetitive chorus that makes the central message easy to grasp and repeat. This structure is particularly effective for singalongs, as listeners can quickly memorize the key phrases about reconsidering love and moving on. The chorus acts as the track’s anchor, with its lines repeating to create a memorable and chantable hook.
The verses and pre-chorus sections build the narrative behind the emotional shift described in the chorus. The lyrics detail feelings of betrayal and the decision to match a partner’s energy, using the concept of “tit for tat” as a central metaphor. The pre-chorus introduces a more confrontational tone with lines about going “song for song” and “back to back,” creating a rhythmic, competitive vibe that contrasts with the more reflective chorus. This variation provides dynamic texture for those following the full text.
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The bridge offers a moment of pointed observation, focusing on the impact of the breakup on the other person’s ego. This section adds a layer of satisfaction to the narrative before returning to the final chorus. The straightforward language and repetitive design make the lyrics ideal for karaoke, allowing participants to embody the song’s defiant attitude. The complete lyrics provide the full story arc for fans who want to engage with every part of the track.
Produced by Grant Boutin, Ryan Tedder
26 September 2025
1 song, 2 minutes
℗ 2025 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Lyrics
[Intro]
Thought I might love you again, I’ll see how I feel
Now that you’re acting like that, boy, I never will
Last night, she answered my call, it sealed the deal
Right now, I’m not even about you
[Chorus]
Thought I might love you again, see how I feel
Now that you’re acting like that, I never will
Last night, she answered my call, it sealed the deal
Right now, I’m not even about you
[Verse 1]
The day I met you, boy, I thought it was a blessing
In the heat of it, I always took your side
It’s a shame you out here tryna make it messy
Wow, you’re messy, damn
We were good, I thought we made it through the ending
I was hearing shit I never thought you’d say
Could have picked it up exactly where we left it
Took our future off your plate
[Pre-Chorus]
Let’s go song for song, let’s go back to back (Back to back)
Let’s go tit for tat, boy, you asked for that (Asked for that)
That’s the best you got, where’s the good one at? (Good one at?)
I was never as far away as you thought
[Chorus]
Thought I might love you again, see how I feel
Now that you’re acting like that, I never will
Last night, she answered my call, it sealed the deal
Right now, I’m not even about you
Thought I might love you again, see how I feel
Now that you’re acting like that, I never will
Last night, she answered my call, it sealed the deal
Right now, I’m not even about you
[Verse 2]
I was nothing but respectful, and you know that (You know that)
Why you changing up the narrative to write?
No, I can’t do this, you’re making me do this
If you want to fight
[Pre-Chorus]
Let’s go song for song, let’s go back to back (Back to back)
Fix your fucking self, kiss my ass for that (Ass for that)
That’s the best you got, where’s the good one at? (Good one at?)
Should’ve known you’d be the type to change
[Chorus]
Thought I might love you again, see how I feel
Now that you’re acting like that, I never will
Last night, she answered my call, it sealed the deal
Right now, I’m not even about you
Thought I might love you again, see how I feel
Now that you’re acting like that, I never will
Last night, she answered my call, it sealed the deal
Right now, I’m not even about you
[Bridge]
That looks like it really hurts
That bruise on your ego
I know that it makes it worse
It had to be me, though
[Chorus]
Thought I might love you again, see how I feel
Now that you’re acting like that, I never will
Last night, she answered my call, it sealed the deal
Right now, I’m—
Thought I might love you again, see how I feel
Now that you’re acting like that, I never will
Last night, she answered my call, it sealed the deal
Right now, I’m partying without you
[Outro]
Thought I might love you again
Now that you’re acting like that (I’m partying without you)
Last night, she answered my call
I’m partying without you
