Tate McRae digs into the raw side of feeling too much with Nobody’s Girl, the bonus track rounding out her So Close To What (Deluxe), dropping on November 21, 2025 through RCA Records, and after she teased a snippet at iHeartRadio last month, it’s clear this one’s got that quiet storm vibe, like admitting you’re sensitive isn’t weakness—it’s just real.
McRae’s always been sharp at capturing those messy in-between moments, and this feels like a natural extension of her growth. She co-wrote it with Amy Allen and producer Emile Haynie, who brings this understated pop edge with subtle synths and a beat that builds slow, letting her voice carry the weight. From the bits she’s shared—like lines about feeling everything too deeply and flipping the switch when someone pushes too far—it’s all about owning your sensitivity in a world that punishes it.
Think mid-tempo introspection, less dance-floor ready than Greedy but with the same hook that sneaks up on you, blending her dancer’s rhythm into lyrics that hit like a late-night journal entry. Haynie’s touch keeps it polished but personal, echoing the album’s theme of getting close to truth without quite touching it.
Nobody’s Girl caps the deluxe edition’s 16 tracks, slipping in after standouts like Revolving Door and bloodonmyhands, where McRae unpacks love’s push-pull with unflinching detail. The full So Close To What arc is her most confident yet, clocking around 55 minutes of pop that shifts from vulnerable confessions to empowered cuts, with no big features but collabs in spirit from writers who get her voice. It’s the follow-up to Think Later’s chaos, more focused on what comes after the heartbreak.
She’s in full command at 22, fresh off Miss Possessive tour dates that sold out arenas worldwide and that viral TikTok run where fans turned her moves into their own. Post-album, she’s been open about how therapy and time alone shaped this phase, turning the overshare into something stronger. Nobody’s Girl shows her evolving—not hiding the soft spots, but wielding them like a quiet weapon.
Dive into the Nobody’s Girl lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other So Close To What tracks for more of Tate McRae’s sharp-edged heart.
| Lead Vocals | Tate McRae |
| Songwriter | Tate McRae, Emile Haynie, Amy Allen & Ryan Tedder |
| Music Producer | Emile Haynie |
| Distributor | Sony Music Entertainment |
| Label | RCA Records |
| Release Date | November 21, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | RCA Records & Sony Music Entertainment |
Lyrics of NOBODY’S GIRL by Tate McRae
[Intro]
Love It So, So Much, Love It So, So Much
Love It So, So Much, Love It So, So Much
Does It Mess You Up? Does It Mess You Up?
[Verse 1]
Got My Career On My Mind
Money Drop In New York City
Look In The Mirror, And I’m Like
“So Hot, So Smart, So Witty”
Mentally In A Gun Fight
Thank God I Keep So Busy
Some Things You Know I’ll Never Show, Oh
[Pre-Chorus]
And My Heart Was Like An Open Sore
Saw, Like, Twenty Healers When I Was On Tour
Told Me Everything I Need, I Got
And The Cherry On Top
[Chorus]
I Am Nobody’s Girl, I Love It So Much
It’s Exactly What I Wanted, Oh
I Am Nobody’s Girl, Does It Mess You Up?
That You Had It, And You Lost It, Nobody
[Verse 2]
How Many Times Can I Shape-shift Into Someone Else?
No, There’s No Line When Art Turns To Need Serious Help
And When The Job Calls, Gotta Get It Done
Gotta Put Myself Second To None
At Twenty-two, It’s A Little Sad
But It’s Fun
[Chorus]
I Am Nobody’s Girl, I Love It So Much (So Much)
It’s Exactly What I Wanted, Oh
I Am Nobody’s Girl, Does It Mess You Up? (Ooh-woah)
That You Had It, And You Lost It (Lost It), Nobody
[Post-Chorus]
Does It Mess You Up? Does It Mess You Up?
Nobody’s In My Head Tonight
Nobody’s Sayin’ Wrong Or Right
Baby, Please, Won’t You See My Side?
Baby, Please, Won’t You See My Side?
[Bridge]
And When I Ask, The Angels Sing
(Baby, Please, Won’t You See My Side?)
They Say, “Real Love Doesn’t Clip Your Wings”
I Love Love And Affection And Fancy Things
(Baby, Please, Won’t You See My Side?)
But I Think I Like Me More
And When I Cry, Gotta Wonder Why
(Baby, Please, Won’t You See My Side?)
Every Tear’s In The Shape Of Mankind
When One Closes, The Universe Opens A New Door
Now I
[Chorus]
Yeah, I’m Nobody’s Girl (I’m Nobody’s Girl)
It’s Exactly What I Needed (Exactly What I Needed)
Yeah, I’m Nobody’s Girl (Yeah, I’m Nobody’s Girl)
Said, “I Love You,” Did You Mean It? Ah
I Am Nobody’s Girl, I Love It So Much
It’s Exactly What I Wanted (Exactly What I Wanted)
I Am Nobody’s Girl, Does It Mess You Up? (Nobody’s Girl)
That You Had It, And You Lost It, No
Nobody’s Girl Lyrics Meaning
[Intro]
Tate kicks off with this catchy, repeated line “Love it so, so much,” which feels like the excitement and thrill she has about owning her independence. The quick question “Does it mess you up?” flips the script and hints at someone else’s reaction to her newfound freedom.
[Verse 1]
Right away, Tate puts her career front and center, showing how focused she is on her hustle (“Got my career on my mind / Money drop in New York City”). She looks in the mirror and affirms her confidence “So hot, so smart, so witty” like she’s rebuilding herself stronger than ever before. The line about being “mentally in a gun fight” nods to the internal battles she faces but credits staying busy as her saving grace. There’s a hint that some feelings stay hidden, “some things you know I’ll never show,” adding depth to her strength.
[Pre-Chorus]
Here, Tate gets vulnerable. She describes feeling emotionally raw “my heart was like an open sore” and how she sought out healing during her hectic tour life (“saw like twenty healers”). But the real turning point is realizing she had all she needed inside herself all along. That moment is the “cherry on top,” the little victory of self-empowerment.
[Chorus]
The chorus is the anthem: Tate shouting out that she’s “nobody’s girl,” loving it, and fully embracing that independence. She’s proud, it’s exactly what she wanted. And then there’s the subtle jab—asking if it messes up the other person, the one who “had it, and lost it.” It’s both a celebration of her growth and a bit of quiet triumph over someone who underestimated her.
[Verse 2]
This verse explores the struggle of identity in the spotlight. Tate wonders how many times she’s had to “shape-shift,” or become someone else to fit expectations, especially when “art turns to need serious help,” which is a raw nod to mental health challenges intertwined with creativity. She talks about the pressures of her job (“when the job calls, gotta get it done”) but also the determination to put herself first, “gotta put myself second to none.” She ends with a bittersweet note, acknowledging being 22 can be both sad and fun—a mix of youth and responsibility.
[Bridge]
The bridge is where the song becomes deeply introspective and hopeful. Tate finds peace in the silence “nobody’s in my head tonight” where no one is judging her. She pleads for understanding—“baby, please, won’t you see my side?” The spiritual imagery of “angels sing” and the idea that “real love doesn’t clip your wings” speaks to a revelation about love being freeing, not confining. She admits loving “love and affection and fancy things” but puts herself first, “I think I like me more.” Every tear she sheds is seen as part of a human experience balanced by new beginnings symbolized by “the universe opens a new door.”
[Final Chorus]
The last chorus ties everything together: Tate fully owns being “nobody’s girl,” proudly stating it’s exactly what she needed. She questions the genuineness of a past declaration of love, underscoring that she’s moved on and isn’t going back. It’s a powerful statement of self-worth and freedom, closing the song with confidence and closure.
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