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Tar by JADE

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JADE

Tar

2025

Written by David Hamelin, JADE, johan lenox, Jordan Stephens, Skyler Stonestreet

Produced by

Lyrics

Tar

[Verse 1]

Bad thoughts sticking to me like tar

Sometimes I forget that I'm a superstar

Sticking pins in my voodoo doll

A teddy bear with the head fallin' off

And I'm waiting for bad shit to happen

My imposter syndrome is laughing

[Pre-Chorus]

At least I look good, my lipstick don't smudge

Even when I hit the turbulence

[Chorus]

And it's been a while since I ugly cried

Smooth sailing, I've been cruising through the sky

I know the signs, familiar designs

Oh, when I'm crashing, I know how to force a smile

[Post-Chorus]

Smile

Smile

Smile

Smile, yeah

[Verse 2]

Time flies when nothing works

Old paint stained on another shirt

I could wash it off, but I love the dirt

Always look my best when I think the worst

About this track

"Tar" is a song by JADE, released in 2025. The song was written by David Hamelin, JADE, johan lenox, Jordan Stephens, Skyler Stonestreet. It was produced by Dave Hamelin, johan lenox.

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  • Dave Hamelin— 373 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • Dale Becker— 2,568 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • Alex Ghenea— 371 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • johan lenox— 497 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • Dave Hamelin— 373 credits as songwriter & producer →

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Dave Hamelin
, johan lenox

And every time something good happens

My positivity is cracking

[Pre-Chorus]

At least I look good, my lipstick don't smudge

Even when I hit the turbulence

[Chorus]

And it's been a while since I ugly cried

Smooth sailing, I've been cruising through the sky

I know the signs, familiar designs

Oh, when it crashes, I know how to force a smile

[Post-Chorus]

Smile

Smile

Smile, oh

[Bridge]

Is happiness such a crime?

I just wanna feel alive

Is it wrong I wanna feel alright?

Will you help me feel alright? Mm

[Outro]

Bad thoughts sticking to me like tar

Sometimes I forget that I'm a—

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