Tate McRae, It’s ok I’m ok | Song Review 🎵

Although Gen-Z pop star Tate McRae doesn’t change the game on “It’s ok I’m ok,” it’s an enjoyable, inoffensive pop single (save for an f-bomb).

“He ain’t just a pretty-faced talker /… You’re seein’ one-sided / You got him right now.” Oh, snap, Tate McRae! The Gen-Z warns her ex’s new girlfriend to beware on her single, “It’s ok I’m ok”. In the pre-chorus, she makes it clear she doesn’t miss him because he’s no good! Her exact words: “Take him, he’s yours.” McRae, Ilya, Ryan Tedder, and Savan Kotecha penned “It’s ok I’m ok.” Ilya produced it.

“It’s ok I’m ok” is relatively brief, running just past the two-and-a-half-minute mark.  With its quick pace and simple message, that’s enough time for Tate McRae to convey her points.  In the second verse, she drops an f-bomb (“Was such a romantic (Romantic) / You got me like, ‘Fuck that’”). Oh, snap! In the chorus, which is uncomplicated save for its rhythm, she asserts, “It’s okay, I’m okay, had him in the first place / it’s okay, I’m okay…” You get the picture.  The songwriting isn’t game-changing but works sufficiently. Beyond the lyrics, the accompaniment thrives off a sweet percussive groove – the beat bangs.  Also, the minimalist vibes are successful, specifically tasty keyboard and synths.  The melodies are rhythmic, with the pre-chorus featuring an interesting jump between octaves.  McRae is feisty and playful with her vocal performance, which suits the theme of the song. “It’s ok I’m ok” is enjoyable.  It’s not the second coming, but, pleasant and inoffensive – save for that f-bomb, of course!

Tate McRae // “It’s ok I’m ok” // RCA // 9.12.24

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