calgary Lyrics

Tate McRae

Think Later

Dec 8, 2023

English

"Calgary" is a new English song by Tate McRae, published on the TateMcRae YouTube channel. The song was written by Tate McRae and Ido Zmishlany, with production handled by Thomas LaRosa and Ido Zmishlany. It is featured on the album… Read More

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calgary Lyrics By Tate McRae

[Intro]
Yeah, mm

[Verse 1]
Same bar, same street
I'm twenty but I still feel like fifteen, oh-oh
Same fears, same dreams
Still tryna get my brother to like me, mmm
You said that I always seem to land on my feet
But I got problems hangin' like a chain 'round my neck
Tryin' but I'm barely seein' past twenty-three
No, best of me, right now, is lookin' a lot like a mess

[Chorus]
I thought I had my shit together
Can't lie, the pills are lookin' temptin', oh-oh
I thought that I was gettin' better
No, I got better at pretendin', oh-oh

[Post-Chorus]
Ah
Ah-ah

[Verse 2]
Old friends, downtown
They didn't like me then and don't like me now
I'm drunk, oh, wow
All my habits came back around
"I'll figure it out," that's what I say
Figure it out and take a break
I'll figure it out, maybe one day

[Chorus]
I'll finally get my shit together
Can't lie, the pills are lookin' temptin', oh-oh
I thought that I was gettin' better
No, I got better at pretendin', oh-oh

[Post-Chorus]
Ah
Ah-ah
Ah
Ah-ah

[Bridge]
And I did it again, I'm a creature of habit
The moment's gone, but I'm still tryna catch it
Everyone left and I never got past it
Never got past it

[Outro]
Same bar, same street
I'm twenty but I still feel like fifteen

[Section: Verse 1]
In the first verse, Tate McRae reflects on her feelings of immaturity and inadequacy, despite reaching the age of twenty. She reveals a sense of disconnection from her younger self and struggles with ongoing personal challenges and self-perception issues.

[Section: Chorus]
The chorus highlights McRae's disillusionment with her own progress. She admits that despite her efforts to improve, she finds the temptation of escapism through pills hard to resist. The realization that she has become better at pretending rather than genuinely improving is a key theme here.

[Section: Post-Chorus]
The post-chorus provides an emotional pause, emphasizing the repetitive nature of McRae's feelings of struggle and disillusionment. It reflects the ongoing nature of her internal conflicts.

[Section: Verse 2]
In the second verse, McRae reflects on her social relationships and habits. She feels that old friends have remained unchanged in their opinions of her, and she acknowledges a return to old, unproductive habits. This verse conveys a sense of resignation and an ongoing struggle to resolve personal issues.

[Section: Bridge]
The bridge underscores McRae's frustration with her inability to change despite her efforts. She recognizes a pattern of behavior that she has failed to overcome, leading to a sense of stagnation and unfulfilled potential.

[Section: Outro]
The outro returns to the theme of feeling stuck in the past. McRae reiterates the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of unfulfilled expectations and unresolved issues, reflecting on how little has changed over time.

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About Song

The song delves into feelings of stagnation and self-doubt, portraying McRae's struggle with personal issues despite the passage of time. It reflects on the difficulty of making progress and overcoming habits or problems that seem to persist. McRae expresses a sense of being trapped in a cycle, where outward appearances of improvement mask deeper struggles. The recurring theme is the conflict between the facade of moving forward and the reality of unresolved issues and self-deception.