Tate McRae is back, and she’s zooming straight into our playlists with her brand-new song “Sports Car.” (Warning: listening may cause sudden urges to buy a Ferrari.)
The track, which will make its grand debut on the 21-year-old pop star’s upcoming album So Close To What (dropping February 21—mark your calendars or face FOMO), has a vibe so sleek it practically comes with leather seats and a turbo engine.
“This was such a fun song to write,” Tate told Vogue, clearly living her best life. “I wrote it with Julia Michaels, Ryan Tedder, and Grant, and we wanted to bottle up the adrenaline of love, sex, and all the chaos that comes with it. A sports car felt like the perfect metaphor—because who doesn’t feel like a hotshot when they’re behind the wheel of one? Oh, and the whisper chorus? Total homage to the Ying Yang Twins. We were out here having *fun*.” (Yes, Tate, we can tell.)
But wait, it gets better—Tate’s team pulled out their best “deep and philosophical” voice to break down the music video.
Apparently, the video invites us into Tate’s “dynamic world,” which includes high fashion moments, quirky characters, and what can only be described as a masterclass in people-watching. (Basically, Tate flips the script on all the haters peeping into her business. She said, “I see you. And also? Look at this fabulous outfit.”) Each scene is dripping in style and sass, with every outfit screaming, “I am the moment.”
If you’re thinking, “This sounds iconic,” you’re absolutely right. Fashion isn’t just clothing here; it’s Tate’s runway of identity. Each look tells its own story—kind of like if your wardrobe could gossip about you, but in a really chic way.
So, grab some popcorn, a fancy drink (preferably in a glass you can’t afford), and watch Tate McRae slay in the music video below. Oh, and don’t forget to download the song on iTunes—you need it in your life.