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Tar

Release date: 5th December 2025

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"Tar" is a track by JADE, released 5th December 2025. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 17 articles about JADE.

About the Artist

JADE

JADE

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

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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Tar

2025
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    Credits

    Production & Engineering

    Writer
    David Hamelin, JADE, johan lenox, Jordan Stephens, Skyler Stonestreet
    Producer
    Dave Hamelin, johan lenox
    Guitar
    Dave Hamelin
    Assistant Mastering Engineer
    Adam Burt, Nate Mingo
    Mastering Engineer
    Dale Becker
    Mixing Engineer
    Alex Ghenea
    Piano
    johan lenox
    Synthesizer
    Dave Hamelin, johan lenox
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