What are the lyrics to Tate McRae's 'TIT for TAT'? Lyrics decoded as singer seemingly shades ex The Kid LAROI 

Tate McRae’s latest single, TIT for TAT, is making waves, with many speculating that it’s aimed at her ex, The Kid LAROI. The lyrics are pointed and direct, and numerous reports suggest they may be a response to lines from his song A Cold Play.

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Decoding the lyrics of Tate McRae’s TIT for TAT

One article by The Express Tribune calls the song TIT for TAT a form of retaliation. It says the title itself is a phrase meaning "you hit me, I hit you", in other words, a response in kind.

In the song, Tate McRae seems to shift from a tone of hope to one of closure. According to Capital FM, one of the lines goes,

"Let’s go song for song, let’s go back to back / Let’s go tit for tat, boy, you asked for that."

That might suggest that if her ex talks about their relationship in his songs, she will too. Another section of the song, per Capital FM, reads:

"That's the best you got, where's the good one at?/ I was never ever as far as away as you thought"

This appears to challenge him, asking what else he has after what he already put out.

In a later part, Tate McRae seems to turn the idea of "fixing" back on him. She sings

"Let's go song for song, let's go back to back/ Fix your f*cking self, kiss my ass for that/ That's the best you got, where's the good one at?/ Should've known you'd be the type to change."

She sings,

"Thought I might love you again, see how I feel/ Now that you're acting like that, I never will"

These lyrics suggest that she is talking about her last relationship. Further,

"I was nothing but respectful, and 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"

These further suggest that she might be talking about her last relationship and how she was respectful. The phrasing makes it clear she is rejecting claims or narratives he may have made. Because the lyrics refer to A Cold Play (LAROI’s song), many believe this is more than a coincidence. Capital FM’s article calls it her "clap back" at that track. Still, Tate McRae has not publicly confirmed who she is addressing. Media outlets treat it as speculation.

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Wider impact

When Tate McRae first teased TIT for TAT, many praised her boldness and said she was a new sensation. Media outlets also ran stories comparing McRae’s lyrics to LAROI’s A Cold Play. Just Jared's article also points to timing and lyrical overlap as evidence that this is a direct reply.

The lyrics,

"Now that you're acting like that, boy I never will"

These lines might indicate a direct hint to her ex, The Kid LAROI. Fans have also debated the musical style.

This kind of lyrical back-and-forth is not new. In pop and hip-hop, artists often answer each other in songs. This track fits that tradition. If indeed it is a reply to A Cold Play, TIT for TAT gives her space to respond publicly in her own voice.

Some observers see personal growth in Tate McRae’s tone here. Instead of just sadness or heartbreak, there is a firmness. Still, because Tate McRae has not named LAROI openly as the target, everything remains speculative.