With equal parts charm and attitude, Cate’s ‘Touch Grass’ is a sparkling, sassy anthem that once again secures her crown as the people’s country-pop princess. 

The track brilliantly transforms the messy thrill of being down bad for a boy into something sharp, cheeky and utterly irresistible. 

Her lyrics paint a playful picture with wit and bite. Lines like “he lands a joke after a couple miss / a lot of good and bad comin’ from those lips” and “I don’t keep him around for the books he reads” capture that intoxicating blend of frustration and attraction. Furthering the playful tone, the line “finished first, but he’s late to supper” proves that Cate has mastered her knack for balancing humour and exasperation in equal measure. She’s created a storytelling style that's fresh, relatable and in tune with the moment.

Instead of drowning in heartbreak, Cate channels bold flair and unapologetic attitude. Her vocals are both effortless and pointed, laced with playful harmonies that shimmer in the background. Anchored by a steady bassline, the track moves with both grace and grit, striking a perfect blend of vulnerability and strength. A banjo walks you through the track with sunlit brightness, accompanied by an acoustic guitar and crisp drums to keep the energy rolling seamlessly throughout.

A confident opening to Cate’s new era, the track captures the push-and-pull of longing for someone to get their act together despite knowing it’s a losing game; yet still revelling in the thrill of it all. The song transforms desire into something charming, fresh and dynamic – cementing Cate’s place as one of country-pop’s most exciting, compelling and charismatic new voices on the scene today.