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TOO YOUNG TO BE SAD
Pop · 2021 · 6 tracks · 17m

TOO YOUNG TO BE SAD

Tate McRae

Breathy vocals meet heavy sub-bass and trap-inspired beats. A masterclass in Gen Z heartbreak, balancing digital polish with raw, late-night emotional honesty.

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The perfect soundtrack for when you're done crying and ready to be a little petty.

A sharp, cold-to-the-touch collection of anthems for the emotionally exhausted.

TOO YOUNG TO BE SAD · vs · Tate McRae
Love Lost+1.4σ

The writing leans notably further into love lost than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 6 Tracks · 17m
01
bad ones
3:03
02
rubberband
2:27
03
slower
3:07
04
r u ok
3:06
05
you broke me first
2:48
06
wish i loved you in the 90s
2:56
Moments Worth Waiting For
The sharp, percussive snap of the rubber band sound effect punctuating the rhythmic tension of track 2
The skeletal, bass-heavy drop in 'you broke me first' that leaves her vocal isolated and biting
The nostalgic shift to acoustic-driven textures on the final track, contrasting the EP's digital sheen
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