Tate McRae releases the deluxe edition of her third album 'So Close to What???'
She's also released a new song
Last updated 21st Nov 2025
Now that Tate McRae has finished her 'Miss Possessive World Tour', the singer has released a deluxe edition of her third album 'So Close to What'. The deluxe edition, named 'So Close to What???' was released on 21st November, along with her new song 'Nobody's Girl'.
Let's find out more about the original album, released on 21st February, and how the deluxe edition will be different, including new songs.
Tate's latest album is the follow-up to her 2023 album 'Think Later', and her debut record 'I Used to Think I Could Fly' released on 2022.
What is Tate McRae's third album called?
The album is called 'So Close to What', the deluxe version is called 'So Close to What???'.
How did Tate announce her album?
In late 2024, along with announcing her world tour, Tate revealed the name of her third album. She told her fans: 'guys…………. SO CLOSE TO WHAT the album out february 21st😭😭😭😭😭 omg ヽ(♡‿♡)ノ
'Pre-order and pre-save at the link in bio<<<<3333 Making this album has been the most beautiful and exciting journey & i cannot wait to finally share it with you !!!!!!!!!!'
Her post also included the album's artwork, which shows the singer sitting on the floor with her right leg outstretched, wearing a silver stiletto.
When was 'So Close to What' released?
The original album was released on Friday 21st February 2025, the deluxe version was released on 21st November 2025.
What songs has she already released?
Tate released three songs from her album before it dropped, 'It's OK I'm OK', '2 Hands' and 'Sports Car'. They have all done well in the UK charts, reaching the Top 20, with '2 Hands' and 'Sports Car' reaching Number 8.
Then in the months between the original album and the deluxe version's release, Tate released 'Revolving Door' and 'Tit for Tat' (which will be included on 'So Close to What???'). On the day of the deluxe album's release, Tate released 'Nobody's Girl'.
What songs are on Tate's album 'So Close to What'?
Before the album's release, Tate shared the song names on social media, written on a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
See the full tracklist below.
- 'Miss Possessive'
- '2 Hands'
- 'Revolving Door'
- 'Blood on My Hands'
- 'Dear God'
- 'Purple Lace Bra'
- 'Sports Car'
- 'Signs'
- 'I Know Love'
- 'Like I Do'
- 'It's OK I'm OK'
- 'No I'm Not in Love'
- 'Means I Care'
- 'Greenlight'
- 'Nostalgia'
However, the singer's online shop is selling some versions of the album with just 13 songs, those versions of the album don't include 'Blood on My Hands' and 'I Know Love'.
Deluxe edition tracklist
Ahead of the release of the deluxe edition 'So Close to What???', Tate released the tracklist which features 21 songs, see the full list below.
- 'Trying On Shoes'
- 'Anything But Love'
- 'Nobody’s Girl'
- 'Horseshoe'
- 'Tit For Tat'
- 'Miss Possessive'
- 'Revolving Door'
- 'Bloodonmyhands (Feat. Flo Milli)'
- 'Dear God'
- 'Purple Lace Bra'
- 'Sports Car'
- 'Signs'
- 'I Know Love (Feat. The Kid Laroi)'
- 'Like I Do'
- 'It’s Ok I’m Ok'
- 'No I’m Not In Love'
- 'Means I Care'
- 'Greenlight'
- '2 Hands'
- 'Siren Sounds (Bonus)'
- 'Nostalgia'
Where did it come in the UK charts?
The original album went to Number 2 in the UK and stayed in the Top 10 for 10 weeks. It was certified Gold, selling more than 100,000 units.
Who did she work with on it?
Tate co-wrote all of the songs on her album, she also worked with Ryan Tedder, Julia Michaels, Amy Allen, Blake Slatkin, Lostboy, Emile Haynie, Ilya, Rob Bisel and several more musicians and producers on her album.
She collaborated with Flo Milli and The Kid Laroi on two of her tracks.
What is the meaning behind the album title?
Speaking on a podcast, Therapuss with Jake Shane, Tate opened up about the title of the album, she said: "I'm not great at titling things, the problem with titles is like, it's hard to capture a whole body of work in like three words, or one word, and I think, I just felt like at some point in the album I always have to have some sort of epiphany about life.
"I need some sort of like reason for why I'm doing anything, otherwise I feel like I'm driving towards nothing, and then I came up with 'So Close to What', which is exactly how I was feeling. Like I was driving towards nothing. I was like this strive for perfection and strive for the next thing, the strive for just like finding like who you are, is like a never ending loop."
Did Tate take her album on tour?
Yes, Tate went on her 'Miss Possessive World Tour' in 2025, including some dates in the UK. Her tour featured many songs from her album including the songs 'Miss Possessive', 'Sports Car', '2 Hands', 'Revolving Door' and 'Dear God'.
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