we’re not alike Lyrics – Tate McRae

[Section: Verse 1]
In the first verse, Tate McRae reflects on her poor judgment in getting close to someone who did not prove trustworthy. She acknowledges that despite the passage of time, the hurt remains due to the other person's dishonesty.

[Section: Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus highlights McRae’s realization of missing critical signs of deceit. She recognizes that the other person manipulated her perception and, despite admitting her own faults, insists that she is justified in her feelings of betrayal.

[Section: Chorus]
The chorus emphasizes the hypocrisy of someone who claimed to be supportive but betrayed McRae. She describes the duplicity of the person who pretended to be a friend but ultimately acted against her. The repetition of the line "We're not alike" reinforces the fundamental differences in their values and behavior.

[Section: Post-Chorus]
The post-chorus reaffirms the idea of being fundamentally different from the person who betrayed her. This repetition serves to underscore McRae’s finality in recognizing the dissimilarity and the emotional chasm between them.

[Section: Verse 2]
In the second verse, McRae reveals further details of the betrayal, including the other person’s attempt to undermine her relationship. She acknowledges that her actions might seem petty but underscores the lack of innocence on the part of the betrayer.

[Section: Bridge]
The bridge reinforces McRae’s certainty about the situation. She asserts that despite any lingering doubts, she is confident in her assessment of the other person’s character and the reasons for their incompatibility.

[Section: Chorus]
The final chorus reiterates McRae’s earlier points about betrayal and hypocrisy. She emphasizes the discrepancy between the other person’s claimed loyalty and their actual actions, reinforcing her stance on their incompatibility.