Tit for Tat (Tate McRae song)

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"Tit for Tat"
Tate McRae - Tit for Tat.png
Single by Tate McRae
WrittenSeptember 11, 2025
ReleasedSeptember 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
RecordedSeptember 18, 2025
Studio American Airlines Center (Dallas)
Genre Pop
Length2:55
Label RCA
Songwriters
Producers
  • Ryan Tedder
  • Grant Boutin
Tate McRae singles chronology
"Just Keep Watching"
(2025)		"Tit for Tat"
(2025)
Lyric video
"Tit for Tat" on YouTube

"Tit for Tat" is a song by Canadian singer Tate McRae. It was released on September 26, 2025, by RCA Records as a stand-alone single. Although neither party has officially confirmed it, the song is reported to be a response to former boyfriend the Kid Laroi's "A Cold Play", following their breakup in July 2025. [1] [2]

Contents

Background and promotion

In July 2025, McRae ended her one-year relationship with Australian singer and rapper the Kid Laroi. On September 5, 2025, Laroi released the post-breakup single "A Cold Play", expressing his wish to repair his partner. [3] Just three weeks later, McRae issued her response track titled "Tit for Tat". [4] McRae wrote "Tit for Tat" during her Miss Possessive Tour stop in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 11, 2025, and recorded it seven days later on September 18 at her Dallas, Texas stop. [5] The song was subtly teased via a glitching tour screen that briefly displayed the title in its abbreviated form "T4T". [6] She officially announced the track on September 24, marking her first single following the breakup with Laroi. [7]

Composition

Described as a "simmering rhythmic pop track", it has been characterized as "an indignant kiss-off to an ex". [8] The title derives from the British expression "tit for tat", which refers to retaliation, framing the song as McRae's response to Laroi's "A Cold Play". In the lyrics, she warns Laroi that if he continues releasing songs about her, she will share her own perspective. The track also alludes to Laroi moving on with a new partner, while reflecting that he was not the person she believed he would be. [5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Tit for Tat"
Chart (2025)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [9] 6
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [10] 6
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [11] 3
Colombia Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [12] 17
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100) [13] 34
Denmark (Tracklisten) [14] 32
Estonia Airplay (TopHit) [15] 40
Germany (GfK) [16] 20
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [17] 6
Greece International (IFPI) [18] 3
Guatemala Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [19] 8
Iceland (Tónlistinn) [20] 21
Ireland (IRMA) [21] 7
Latvia Streaming (LaIPA) [22] 19
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20) [23] 4
Lithuania (AGATA) [24] 45
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit) [25] 7
Luxembourg ( Billboard ) [26] 16
Malta Airplay (Radiomonitor) [27] 18
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [28] 26
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [29] 5
Norway (IFPI Norge) [30] 16
Panama Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [31] 12
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100) [32] 53
Portugal (AFP) [33] 16
Romania Airplay (TopHit) [34] 52
Singapore (RIAS) [35] 11
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100) [36] 38
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [37] 11
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [38] 10
UK Singles (OCC) [39] 6
US Billboard Hot 100 [40] 3
US Pop Airplay ( Billboard ) [41] 22
Venezuela Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino) [42] 6

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Tit for Tat"
RegionDateFormatLabel(s)Ref.
United StatesOctober 14, 2025 Contemporary hit radio RCA [43]

References

  1. ↑ "Tate McRae's 'Tit For Tat' lyrics spark speculation over The Kid Laroi split". The Express Tribune . September 26, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ Brown, Amanda (September 27, 2025). "Tate McRae's 'Tit for Tat' Sparks Fan Speculation About The Kid Laroi". Her Campus . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ Rubenstein, Megan (September 27, 2025). "Tate McRae's "Tit for Tat": The Kid Laroi Breakup Fan Theories". E! . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  4. ↑ Zemler, Emily (September 26, 2025). "Hear Tate McRae Take Control on Single 'Tit for Tat'". Rolling Stone . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Prance, Sam (September 26, 2025). "Tate McRae 'Tit For Tat' lyrics meaning explained". Capital . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  6. ↑ Rossignol, Derrick (September 26, 2025). "Tate McRae Moves On From An Ex On Her Surprise New Single 'Tit For Tat'". Uproxx . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Tate McRae's "Tit for Tat" Inspires Fan Theories About The Kid Laroi". Teen Vogue . September 26, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  8. ↑ Lipshutz, Jason (September 26, 2025). "Friday Music Guide: Doja Cat, Young Thug & Tate McRae". Billboard . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Tate McRae – Tit for Tat". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Tate McRae – Tit for Tat" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Tate McRae Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Top 20 Colombia – Anglo – Del 6 al 12 de Octubre, 2025" [Top 20 Colombia – English – From 6 to 12 October, 2025] (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. October 13, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 40. týden 2025 in the date selector. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Hitlisten.NU – Tate McRae – Tit for Tat" (in Danish). Tracklisten. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  15. ↑ Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart. TopHit. October 24, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Tate McRae – Tit for Tat" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Tate McRae Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Official IFPI Charts − Digital Singles Chart (International) − Εβδομάδα: 40/2025" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on October 8, 2025. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Top 20 Guatemala – Anglo – Del 13 al 19 de Octubre, 2025" [Top 20 Guatemala – English – From 13 to 19 October, 2025] (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. October 20, 2025. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Streymi, spilun og sala viku 40. Birt 4. október 2025 – Næst uppfært 11. október 2025" (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on October 3, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Latvijas mūzikas topā veiksmes stāstu raksta duets "Yūt" ar singlu "Acis"" [The duo "Yūt" writes a success story in the Latvian music charts with their single "Acis"] (in Latvian). TV Net  [ lv ]. October 7, 2025. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  23. ↑ "OLT20 – Combined Chart – Week of Sunday October 26th, 2025". The Official Lebanese Top 20. October 27, 2025. Retrieved October 27, 2025– via Facebook.
  24. ↑ "2025 40-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. October 3, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Oct 16, 2025". TopHit. October 17, 2025. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Tate McRae Chart History (Luxembourg Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Malta – Radio Airplay Chart: Settimana 43.2025 – dal 17/10/2025 al 23/10/2025" [Malta – Radio Airplay Chart: Week 43.2025 – from 17/10/2025 to 23/10/2025]. Radiomonitor (in Italian). October 24, 2025. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Tate McRae – Tit for Tat" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  29. ↑ "Tate McRae – Tit for Tat". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Singel 2025 uke 40". IFPI Norge . Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  31. ↑ "Top 20 Panamá – Anglo – Del 20 al 26 de Octubre, 2025" [Top 20 Panama – English – From 20 to 26 October, 2025] (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. October 27, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  32. ↑ "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 26.09.2025–02.10.2025.) (in Polish). OLiS . Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  33. ↑ "Top 200 Singles Semana 40 de 2025" (PDF) (in European Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. p. 8. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  34. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Romania Weekly Chart: Oct 23, 2025". TopHit. October 24, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  35. ↑ "The Official Singapore Charts Week 40 (26 Sep - 2 Oct 2025)". RIAS. Archived from the original on October 7, 2025. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  36. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 40. týden 2025 in the date selector. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  37. ↑ "Tate McRae – Tit for Tat". Singles Top 100. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  38. ↑ "Tate McRae – Tit for Tat". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  39. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  40. ↑ "Tate McRae Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  41. ↑ "Tate McRae Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  42. ↑ "Top 20 Venezuela – Anglo – Del 20 al 26 de Octubre, 2025" [Top 20 Venezuela – English – From 20 to 26 October, 2025] (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. October 27, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  43. ↑ U.S. Radio Updater [@USRadioUpdater] (October 13, 2025). ".@tatemcrae's "TIT FOR TAT" and @davidguetta, @teddyswims & @tonesandimusic's "Gone Gone Gone" will officially impact US Pop Radio tomorrow, October 14th (via @HITSDD)" (Tweet). Retrieved October 18, 2025– via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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