Tate McRae, 2 hands | Song Review 🎵

With the release of “2 hands,” the second single from her third studio album, So Close To What, Canadian Gen-Z pop artist Tate McRae continues her impressive rise in pop music.

“Iwant your two hands / Don’t ever let me go / I want your two hands / Two hands on me.” Noted, Tate McRae.  The Gen-Z Canadian pop artist continues to churn out singles.  Following “It’s ok I’m ok”, McRae unveils “2 hands”. “2 hands,” which crosses the three-minute mark in duration, serves as the second single from her third studio album, So Close To What (arrives February 21, 2025). McRae, Amy Allen, Peter Rycroft (Lostboy), and Ryan Tedder penned “2 Hands.” Tedder and Lostboy produced.

Tate is ‘true to self’ on “2 hands.” She delivers respectable vocals showcasing her distinct sound.  Like many contemporary artists, McRae lets those bombs fly – s-bombs and an f-bomb or two.  “You don’t gotta shit-talk your last girl / Sayin’ she don’t compare to me,” she sings rhythmically during the first verse, continuing, “Baby, I ain’t saying you don’t know me well, it’s / Just not the shit I need.” In the second verse, she informs him, “You ain’t gonna win with the jewelry / Don’t need the cute fuckin’ names.” Beyond the rhythmic melodies and profane verse lyrics, the chorus is the section to beat. It is catchy, memorable, and ‘handsy’:

“I just want your two hands on me

At all times baby

If you let go (I want your two hands)

Better put ‘em right back fast

Want your two hands on me

Like my life need savin’

Let ‘em all know (I want your two hands)

Can you do it like that? Yeah.”

Ooh-wee, sexy! Beyond the fun lyrics and spirited performance by Tate McRae, the musical accompaniment shines.  The groove is electrifying with the rhythmic drum programming, while the pads are warm.  With the enjoyable “2 hands”, Tate McRae continues her impressive rise in pop music.

Tate McRae // So Close To What // RCA // 2.21.25

Tate McRae, 2 hands [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]