Tate McRae is sharpening her claws on Anything But Love, the standout addition to SO CLOSE TO WHAT??? (deluxe), dropping this Friday, November 21, 2025, via RCA Records, and it snaps like a long-overdue read, all petty fire and zero regrets that make you want to blast it after blocking an ex.
Tate has this gift for turning real mess into pop that’s equal parts catchy and cathartic, and this track is her at her snarkiest. Recorded back in April and floating around leaks since summer, it’s got that punchy production with trap-tinged beats and her effortless flow flipping between sung hooks and spoken-word shade. The vibe is pure clapback: fans hate you, friends hate you, even Ryan hates you, topped with lines about upper echelon dreams that don’t quite cut it. It’s the spiritual successor to her diss-ier moments on Think Later, but bolder, like she finally said the quiet parts out loud after the tour wrapped.
She teased the official version in her tracklist reveal Monday, and with the deluxe adding four fresh cuts plus Tit for Tat, it feels like the cherry on a year that’s already seen her snag her first Grammy nod.
This one’s track 2 on the expanded 21-song set, right up front to set the tone for the deluxe’s unfiltered glow-up. SO CLOSE TO WHAT??? builds on the original’s dance-pop core, tacking on Trying on Shoes, Nobody’s Girl, Horseshoe, and that viral Tit for Tat to deepen the emotional flips—from possessive highs to straight-up dismissal. The whole thing pushes past an hour of replayable drama, perfect for anyone who’s been there with the “take a walk” energy.
Tate’s riding high these days, fresh off wrapping the Miss Possessive Tour that sold out arenas and turned stadiums into therapy sessions, plus that best dance pop recording nom for Just Keep Watching keeping the momentum. At 22, she’s evolved from the vulnerable ballads to owning this confident, cutthroat side without losing the relatability that pulled everyone in. The deluxe feels like her way of saying the story wasn’t done, giving fans the extras that hit even harder post-tour.
X blew up after the tracklist post, folks quoting the leaked bars and hyping how it roasts the doubters, with #AnythingButLove already trending alongside deluxe theories. If the standard was the heartbreak, this is the revenge arc we deserved.
Dive into the Anything But Love lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other SO CLOSE TO WHAT??? (deluxe) tracks for more of Tate McRae’s unfiltered edge.
| Lead Vocals | Tate McRae |
| Songwriter | Tate McRae, Grant & Julia Michaels |
| Music Producer | Grant |
| Mastering Engineer | Dave Kutch |
| Mixing Engineer | Tom Norris |
| Distributor | Sony Music Entertainment |
| Label | RCA Records |
| Release Date | November 21, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | RCA Records & Sony Music Entertainment |
Lyrics of ANYTHING BUT LOVE by Tate McRae
[Intro]
Listen
[Verse 1]
My Dad Hates You, My Dog Hates You, My Brother Hates You, And I Do Too
I Asked All Of California, They’re All Happy That You Moved
Tryna Step On My Neck, I’m Tryna Step In Jimmy Choo’s
The Shit Your Punk Ass Does For Views
You See My Name On Billboards, On Skyscrapers, On Monster Trucks
Sit At Home, You See I’m Good, You, You Mad As F**k, Oh-oh
You Say That I Can’t Stop, But Lucky Me, It’s Paying Off
Oh, No
[Pre-Chorus]
I Saw You At The Hair Salon
Is That Really What You Want? (Want)
’cause I Know That You’re Not That Blunt, Oh-oh (Oh-oh)
Yeah, I Know That You Want (Want)
That Upper Echelon (‘lon)
But We Know You Don’t Make That Cut, Oh
[Chorus]
You (Uh-uh)
I Got Anything But Love For You
I Mean It, Like, Na-na-na, Na-na-na
You (Uh-uh-uh)
(So Take A Walk, Baby)
I Got Anything But Love For You
(So Take A Walk, Baby, Make It Long)
Na-na-na, Na-na-na
[Verse 2]
My Fans Hate You, My Friends Hate You, And Ryan Hates You, And I Do Too
You’re Tryna Make This Competition But No One Lets You In This Room
You Say You Hate Me, But Let’s Be Real, You Only Hate ’cause You Like The Drama
And If You Hate Me, Then Why You Keep On Jacking Off To Tatiana?
[Pre-Chorus]
I Saw You At The Hair Salon
Is That Really What You Want? (Want)
’cause I Know That You’re Not That Blunt, Oh-oh
Yeah, I Know That You Want (Want)
That Upper Echelon (‘lon)
But We Know You Don’t Make That Cut, Oh
[Chorus]
You (Uh-uh)
I Got Anything But Love For You (Anything But Love For You)
I Mean It, Like, Na-na-na, Na-na-na
You (So Take A Walk, Baby)
I Got Anything But Love For You (For You)
(So Take A Walk, Baby, Make It Long)
Na-na-na, Na-na-na
[Outro]
So Take A Walk, Baby, Make It Long (My Dad Hates You, And I Do Too)
So Take A Walk, Baby, Make It Long (My Dog Hates You, And I Do Too)
So Take A Walk, Baby, Make It Long (My Brother Hates You, And I Do Too)
So Take A Walk, Baby, So Take A Walk, Baby (Hey)
So Take A Walk, Baby, Make It Long (Take A Walk, Baby)
So Take A Walk, Baby, Make It Long (Take A Walk, Baby)
So Take A Walk, Baby, Make It Long (Take A Walk)
So Take A Walk, Baby, So Take A Walk, Baby
Anything But Love Lyrics Meaning
[Intro]
The word “Listen” sets the stage – it’s like the singer is saying, “Pay attention, I’ve got something important to say.”
[Verse 1]
The singer starts by saying that everyone close to her – her dad, dog, brother, and herself – just really dislikes this person. She even asked people in California, and they’re glad this person moved away. It’s clear this person tried to hold her back or bring her down (“Tryna Step On My Neck”), but she’s focused on her own success and style (“tryna step in Jimmy Choo’s”). The person she’s talking about is doing desperate things just for attention, but meanwhile, the singer’s name is everywhere—on billboards, skyscrapers—a sign she’s winning and they’re upset about it. She finishes the verse by saying yes, she’s cashing out (getting success), and it’s working out well for her, despite their jealousy.
[Pre-Chorus]
She recalls seeing this person at the hair salon and questions if they really want whatever they’re after. She knows this person pretends to be bold but isn’t really that confident (“I know you’re not that blunt”). They want to be part of the “upper echelon,” the high-status crowd, but she’s calling them out for not really fitting in.
[Chorus]
Super direct and sassy, she says she has anything but love for this person—basically no love at all. She means it, with a playful “na-na-na” to mock and dismiss them. Telling them to “take a walk, baby” is a firm way of saying “get lost” and “make it long” means she wants them far away and not coming back.
[Verse 2]
She doubles down, saying even her fans, friends, and a guy named Ryan hate this person. This reveals just how disliked they are in her life. The person tries to make things competitive, but no one lets them into the singer’s circle—she’s shutting that down. The line about hating but really liking drama is a big call-out, suggesting this person stirs trouble for attention. The edgy lyric about “jacking off to Tatiana” (her alter ego persona) exposes that even though this person claims to hate her, they’re still obsessing over her in a weird way.
[Pre-Chorus]
She repeats the hair salon line, driving home the point that she knows their real intentions and sees through their act.
[Chorus]
Again, she repeats her dismissal — no love here, just telling them off with that catchy, mocking melody.
[Outro]
The outro keeps hammering the point: “So take a walk, baby, make it long,” paired with the humorous repetition that her dad, dog, and brother all hate this person. It’s like a final, playful but firm goodbye, wrapping up the song with a confident and defiant vibe.
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