DEAR GOD

Tate McRae

Lyrics

[Intro] (Yeah)

[Verse 1] Lay there Back of my mind, he stay there Pops up time to time like, "Hey there" Haven't seen you in two years, but, baby, we still breathe the same air New love and it's almost workin' And I never used to be this person But here I am Hands on my chest and my knees on the carpet Hopin' you'll stop it (Ah)

[Chorus] Dear God Take his kiss right out of my brain Take the pleasure out of my pain Take the way he used to say, "I love you" Dear God Get his imprint out of my bed Take "amazing" out of our sex Take away the way I still might want to

[Post-Chorus] Facts All the memories, babe, I play 'em all, play 'em all, play 'em all, play 'em all back To erase his name, I'd give it all, give it all, give everything that I have All my no-good thoughts, I pray about, pray about, pray about, pray about that Take away the way I still might want to

[Verse 2] Hottest Thing I've ever touched, just bein' honest Really tryna be good, I promise That's why I'm here With my hands on my chest and my knees on the carpet Hopin' you'll stop it (Ah)

[Chorus] Dear God Take his kiss right out of my brain Take the pleasure out of my pain Take the way he used to say, "I love you" Dear God Get his imprint out of my bed Take "amazing" out of our sex Take away the way I still might want to (No)

[Post-Chorus] Facts All the memories, babe, I play 'em all, play 'em all, play 'em all, play 'em all back To erase his name, I'd give it all, give it all, give everything that I have All my no-good thoughts, I pray about, pray about, pray about, pray about that Take away the way I still might want to

[Bridge] Dear God, uh, uh, uh-uh Dear God, uh, uh

[Outro] Dear God, I hope you're listenin' (I play 'em all, play 'em all, play 'em all, play 'em all back) I pray it ain't him I'm missin' Dear God, I hope you're listenin' (I play 'em all, play 'em all, play 'em all, play 'em all back) I pray it ain't him I'm missin' Dear God, I hope you're listenin' Dear God, dear God, dear God I'd give it all, give it all, give everything that I have Dear God, dear God, dear God (I pray about, pray about, pray about)

Q&A: The Meaning

What is the meaning of "Dear God"?

"Dear God" is a vulnerable prayer where Tate McRae asks for divine intervention to help her forget a past lover. Even though she has "new love" that's working, the memory of her ex (his kiss, his imprint) haunts her, forcing her to beg God to erase the lingering desire.

Who is "Dear God" by Tate McRae about?

While Tate hasn't named a specific person, the song addresses an ex-partner she hasn't seen in "two years" but who still occupies the "back of her mind." It explores the struggle of lingering feelings despite trying to move on.

What album is "Dear God" on?

This ballad is a featured track on the deluxe edition of her album, SO CLOSE TO WHAT??? (Deluxe).

What does "Take 'amazing' out of our sex" mean?

In this desperate line, Tate asks to forget the physical compatibility she had with her ex. She wants the memory of their intimacy to be less than "amazing" so she can stop craving it and fully commit to her new relationship.

Is "Dear God" a religious song?

Not in the traditional sense. It uses prayer as a framing device to express desperation and helplessness in love, rather than being a worship song. It's about needing a higher power to fix a broken heart when human effort fails.

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About The Track

"Dear God" is a raw, acoustic-driven ballad that showcases Tate McRae's vulnerability. Stripping away the high-energy pop production, she delivers a confession about the ghost of a past relationship haunting her present happiness. The song navigates the guilt of being with someone new while still secretly bargaining with God to remove the memories of an ex-lover.

Meaning & Themes

The Prayer Metaphor

Addressing the song to "Dear God" signifies that Tate has run out of earthly options. She has tried logic, time (two years), and new love, but none have worked. The prayer is a plea for a spiritual lobotomy—to have the memories surgically removed by a higher power.

Physical Desperation

The lyrics are intensely physical ("Hands on my chest," "knees on the carpet"). This body language reflects panic and anxiety. She isn't just sad; she is physically overwhelmed by the urge to reach out to her ex, needing divine intervention to "stop it."

Moving On vs. Hanging On

The central conflict is between her "new love" that is "almost workin'" and the "imprint" of the old one. She admits she "never used to be this person"—someone who is unfaithful in their thoughts—highlighting the confusion and guilt she feels.

Guitar & Piano Chords

Key: Am (Recommended) [Verse 1] Am Lay there Dm Am Back of my mind, he stay there Dm Am Pops up time to time like, "Hey there" F Haven't seen you in two years C Am But, baby, we still breathe the same air Dm Am New love and it's almost workin' Em Am And I never used to be this person, but here I am N.C. Hands on my chest and my knees in the carpet N.C. Hopin' you'll stop it (Ah) [Chorus] Am Dear God Dm7 Am Take his kiss right out of my brain Dm7 Am Take the pleasure out of my pain Dm7 E7 Am Take the way he used to say, "I love you" Am Dear God Dm7 Am Get his imprint out of my back Dm7 Am Take "amazing" out of our sex Dm7 E7 Take away the way I still might want to [Post-Chorus] Am Facts Am Dm7 All the memories, babe, I play 'em all, play 'em all Am Play 'em all, play 'em all back Dm7 To erase his name, I'd give it all, give it all Am Give everything that I have Dm7 All my no-good thoughts, I pray about, pray about Am Pray about, pray about that Dm7 E7 N.C. Take away the way I still might want to [Verse 2] Am Hottest Dm7 Am Thing I've ever touched, just bein' honest Dm7 Am Really tryna be good, I promise Am That's why I'm here Dm7 E7 With my hands on my chest and my knees on the carpet N.C. Hopin' you'll stop it (Ah) [Chorus] Am Dear God Dm7 Am Take his kiss right out of my brain Dm7 Am Take the pleasure out of my pain Dm7 E7 Am Take the way he used to say, "I love you" Am Dear God Dm7 Am Get his imprint out of my back Dm7 Am Take "amazing" out of our sex Dm7 E7 Take away the way I still might want to (No) [Post-Chorus] Am Facts Am Dm7 All the memories, babe, I play 'em all, play 'em all Am Play 'em all, play 'em all back Dm7 To erase his name, I'd give it all, give it all Am Give everything that I have Dm7 All my no-good thoughts, I pray about, pray about Am Pray about, pray about that Dm7 E7 N.C. Take away the way I still might want to [Bridge] Am Dm7 Dear God, uh, uh, uh-uh Am Dm7 Dear God, uh, uh [Outro] E7 Dear God, I hope you're listenin' F Am (I play 'em all, play 'em all, play 'em all, play 'em all back) F I pray it ain't him I'm missin' Em Dear God, I hope you're listenin' F Am (I play 'em all, play 'em all, play 'em all, play 'em all back) F I pray it ain't him I'm missin' Am Dear God, I hope you're listenin' F E7 Am Dear God, dear God, dear God C F I'd give it all, give it all, give everything that I have E7 Am Dear God, dear God, dear God (I pray about, pray about, pray about)