Her overnight success might not come as a surprise to all, as Rosinkranz has been writing songs since she was 8. Filling notebooks and iPads with lyrics, turns of phrase, and poems, the homeschooled artist would spend hours writing lyrics to songs that didnβt exist yet. Sometimes, sheβd help her musician father, Ragnar, with melodies and lyrics for songs heβd been tasked to compose for TV shows and ad jingles.
Claire describes her style as alternative blues-pop, equally as inspired by early influences (like The Beatlesβ Help!, Frank Ocean, and the Jack Johnson songs the family would listen to around the house) as it is by the singer-songwriterβs contemporaries, like Benee, Bruno Major, and Still Woozy.
Claire traffics in lo-fi songs with intricate yet totally relatable lyrics about friendship, crushes, family, and feelings. They plumb the depths of the human condition in very short bursts, exposing the songwriterβs remarkable emotional maturity and strong, singular grasp on her sound. Narratively, tracks like βTough Guyβ and βSeriouslaaayβ follow Claireβs stories from start to finish while Ragnarβs clean, crisp production buoys his daughterβs crystal-clear vocals. βHe totally captures my vision and if I donβt like something, Iβm not afraid to say it,β Claire says of her dad. βBecause weβre able to communicate so well, the process happens so quickly.β
The βstar of the show,β Claire says of her catalogue, is βBackyard Boy,β the final song she wrote for the EP and one that grew legs of its own shortly after release, achieving massive viral success all on its own. βI was getting DMs from people telling me that βBackyard Boyβ was doing really well on TikTok,β she remembers. βThen, friends started texting me. Then more people were texting me. So I opened TikTok and I had 300,000 videos under the song and realized, βOh, this is a thing!β
Signing to slowplay/Republic Records in 2020, Claire realized the work and dedication sheβd been putting into music for half her life was coming to fruition. In August, she shot the βBackyard Boyβ music video but kept things close to the family, as sheβs done for years (itβs directed by her uncle, the first AD is her cousin, and close family friends star alongside her onscreen). βI think people are connecting to that song because itβs about a feeling you long for, especially during this time,β she says. βEveryone wants to have this experience but itβs something we canβt have right now because of COVID. But βBackyard Boyβ makes you feel like you can.β
Claire has spent a few years drilling down on her craft by refining her songwriting and learning to play instruments like the ukulele, the piano, and the jazz electric guitar (βthatβs the one I absolutely enjoy the most,β she says), which have helped her turn her lyrics into fully imagined soundscapes. βI consider myself a writer first and foremost,β sheβs quick to note. βIβm super fortunate to be able to sing all my songs, and I want to sing them, but writing is my favorite part of the entire process.β
Pretty Little Things
Claire Rosinkranz Lyrics
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Close my eyes, think 'bout your face
Thinking 'bout the sunny picnics on those perfect summer days
I remember when you told me you wanted to take me on a date
But baby we were not realistic
Nothing left for me to chase
Open up our hearts, but sometimes life will close that door
Sometimes when you got a crush the feeling often leaves you sore
All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore
It wasn't bad or complicated
It just wasn't meant to be
Kinda sucks, but that's the way it goes, I think we both agree
When we first talked on the phone, I didn't think that there could be
Anything that made us more than two kids talking through a screen
Open up our hearts, but sometimes life will close the door
All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore
Sometimes when you got a crush the feeling often leaves you sore
All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore
I chose this, I chose this, and God is the only one who really knows it
But if I had a second chance, would I say no to that romance?
And I don't think I would, but I based my decision on whether I should
And though, maybe it was right
Kinda wish that I have kept the guy
Open up our hearts, but sometimes life will close that door
All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore
Sometimes when you got a crush the feeling often leaves you sore
All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore
The lyrics to Claire Rosinkranz's song "Pretty Little Things" speaks about the experience of falling in love and the pain that comes with it. The song starts by describing the feeling of lying in bed and thinking about the person you love. The person remembers the good times they shared but eventually came to accept that they couldn't be together. They acknowledge that sometimes life can close the door and force us to learn to ignore the pretty little things in life that we once enjoyed.
The chorus repeats the phrase "All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore" emphasizing that we have to let go of the things we love and accept that some doors close for a reason. The second verse acknowledges that it wasn't a complex relationship but rather an experience that wasn't meant to be. The person is comforted by the fact that they both agreed on that.
The bridge of the song explores the idea of regret and the chance to revisit decisions. The person contemplates whether they would have made the same decision if they had the chance to go back in time. They admit that they might still have chosen to stay away, but the experience would have been different if they had kept the person they loved. Overall, "Pretty Little Things" is a reflection on the bittersweet nature of love and how sometimes, we have to let go of the things we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my, head lay in my pillow
I am currently lying in bed with my head resting on a pillow.
Close my eyes, think 'bout your face
I am closing my eyes and picturing your face in my mind.
Thinking 'bout the sunny picnics on those perfect summer days
I am remembering the happy moments we spent together during sunny summer days while having picnics.
I remember when you told me you wanted to take me on a date
I recall the time when you expressed your desire of taking me on a date.
But baby we were not realistic
Our plans and desires were not grounded in reality.
Nothing left for me to chase
There is no point left for me to pursue the relationship or my feelings.
Open up our hearts, but sometimes life will close that door
We may open our hearts to others, but there may be times when life intervenes and puts an end to it.
All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore
We must learn to ignore these small things that we may desire but are not meant to be, and move on.
Sometimes when you got a crush the feeling often leaves you sore
When you have a crush on someone, it can leave you feeling hurt and disappointed if things don't work out.
It wasn't bad or complicated
Our relationship wasn't bad or complex.
It just wasn't meant to be
Our relationship was not meant to work out and turn into something more.
Kinda sucks, but that's the way it goes, I think we both agree
It is disappointing that it did not work out, but we both understand and agree that sometimes things just don't work out.
When we first talked on the phone, I didn't think that there could be
During our first phone conversation, I did not think that there was something special between us.
Anything that made us more than two kids talking through a screen
At that time, I saw our relationship as nothing more than two kids speaking to each other through a screen.
I chose this, I chose this, and God is the only one who really knows it
I made the decision to walk away from the relationship, and only God knows if it was the right decision.
But if I had a second chance, would I say no to that romance?
If given another opportunity, would I turn down the chance to be in a romantic relationship with you?
And I don't think I would, but I based my decision on whether I should
I believe I would not reject the chance, but I made my decision based on what was best for both of us.
And though, maybe it was right
Even though my decision may have been the right choice.
Kinda wish that I have kept the guy
Sometimes I regret my decision to walk away, and wish that I had stayed with you.
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Claire Rosinkranz, Ragnar Rosinkranz
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@arunmusic26
Lyrics if you prefer commnets
Oh my head lay in my pillow close my eyes think bout your face
Thinking bout the sunny picnics on those perfect sunny days
I remember when u told me you wanted to take me on a date
but baby we were not realistic nothing left for me to chase
Open up our hearts but sometimes life will close the door
All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore
Sometimes when you got a crush the feeling often leaves you sore
All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore
It wasnβt bad or complicated it just wasnβt meant to be
Kinda sucks but thatβs the way it was I think we both agree
When we first talked on the phone I didnβt think that there could be anything that made us more than two kids talking through a screen
Open up our hearts but sometimes life will close the door
All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore
Sometimes when you got a crush the feeling often leaves you sore
All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore
I chose this I chose this and God is the only one who really knows it but if i had a second chance would I say no to that romance and I donβt think I would but I based my decision on whether I should and though maybe it was right kinda wish that I kept the guy
Open up our hearts but sometimes life will close the door
All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore
Sometimes when you got a crush the feeling often leaves you sore
All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore
(also i write songs inspired by Jeremy Zucker/Lauv. I'd love if you give a shot to my music and subscribe 'cause most probably you won't regret<3have a good day:)
@user-dc6vd5ct5g
Am I the only one absolutely in LOVE with her voice?!?ππ
@bl00d5h0ck
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@diniefadzlina4903
meeeee
@treasureyates6374
Nope;)
@bettyvarte6319
Nope... I am too
@angi4757
Bruh ofc not
@madisonjewel1286
Claireβs voice sounds like a mix between Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish πππ!!!
@raavisengar
Ikr I was thinking the same thing and they both are my fav so that makes Claire my fav
@achair3526
I couldnt agree more
@peytonstalder5926
Her voice is absolutely perfect!!