It's ok I'm ok

Tate McRae

Lyrics

[Intro] Mm Yeah, uh
[Verse] See you so excited (Mm) You got him locked down (Mmh, yeah) You're movin' like I did (Mm) Before I found out He ain't just a pretty-faced talker Good with his money, close to his mother You're seein' one-sided (Sided) You got him right now
[Pre-Chorus] And she be like, "He's so perfect" I be like, "Oh, what version?" "Ain't nobody got me this nervous" Oh, baby, I been there (Hey) And right in that same position (Hey) So, baby, don't get this twisted (Hey) No, nothin' could make me miss it Take him, he's yours
[Chorus] It's okay, I'm okay, had him in the first place It's okay, I'm okay (I'm okay, yeah, yeah) It's okay, I'm okay, I don't really gotta say It's okay (Okay)
[Post-Chorus] You can have him anyway (Way) Anyway (Way) You can have him anyway (Way) Anyway (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
[Verse] Was such a romantic (Romantic) You got me like, "Fuck that" Some months and some long flights Now I can't go near that
[Pre-Chorus] And she be like, "He's so perfect" I be like, "Oh, what version?" "Ain't nobody got me this nervous" (Nervous) Oh, baby, I've been there (Hey) And right in that same position (Hey) So, baby, don't get this twisted (Hey) No, nothin' could make me miss it Take him, he's yours
[Chorus] It's okay, I'm okay, had him in the first place It's okay, I'm okay (I'm okay) It's okay, I'm okay, I don't really gotta say It's okay (Okay)
[Post-Chorus] You can have him anyway (Way) Anyway (Way) You can have him anyway (Way) Anyway (Way, way, way)
[Chorus] It's okay, I'm okay, had him in the first place It's okay, I'm okay (I'm okay, I'm okay) It's okay, I'm okay, I don't really gotta say (It's okay) It's okay
[Post-Chorus] You can have him anyway (Anyway) Anyway (Anyway) You can have him anyway (Anyway) Anyway (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
[Outro] I don't want him anyway, girl, take him I don't want him anyway, girl, take him I don't want him anyway, girl, take him (It's okay, take him) I don't want him (Yeah, I don't), I don't want him (Yeah, I don't) I don't want him (Anyway) anyway, girl, take him (Want him anyway) I don't want him (Anyway) anyway, girl, take him (Anyway) I don't, it's okay, it's okay, take him (Anyway) I don't want him (Yeah, I don't), I don't want him

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About The Track

"It's ok I'm ok" is a standout track from Tate McRae's album SO CLOSE TO WHAT??? (Deluxe). The song is an unapologetic anthem of indifference and empowerment. Moving away from heartbreak ballads, Tate embraces a sassy, confident tone. She dissects a past relationship with clarity, realizing that "losing" him was actually a win. The production is upbeat and rhythmic, matching the lyrical theme of walking away with your head held high.

Meaning & Themes

Letting Go Without Regret

The recurring line "You can have him anyway" is the ultimate sign of moving on. It signifies that Tate no longer sees value in the relationship and is essentially gifting her ex to someone else without a fight.

The Illusion of Perfection

Tate contrasts the new girl's perception ("He's so perfect") with her own experience ("Oh, what version?"). This theme explores how people mask their flaws in new relationships, warning that the "honeymoon phase" isn't reality.

Self-Assurance

"It's okay, I'm okay" isn't a plea for help—it's a statement of fact. Tate affirms her well-being, emphasizing that she doesn't need to prove anything to anyone. She "had him in the first place" and chose to let go.