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 didn’t exist yet. Sometimes, she’d help her musician father, Ragnar, with melodies and lyrics for songs he’d 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 Beatles’ Help!, Frank Ocean, and the Jack Johnson songs the family would listen to around the house) as it is by the singer-songwriter’s 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 songwriter’s remarkable emotional maturity and strong, singular grasp on her sound. Narratively, tracks like “Tough Guy” and “Seriouslaaay” follow Claire’s stories from start to finish while Ragnar’s clean, crisp production buoys his daughter’s crystal-clear vocals. “He totally captures my vision and if I don’t like something, I’m not afraid to say it,” Claire says of her dad. “Because we’re able to communicate so well, the process happens so quickly.”
The “star of the show,” Claire says of her catalogue, is “Backyard Boy,” 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. “I was getting DMs from people telling me that ‘Backyard Boy’ was doing really well on TikTok,” she remembers. “Then, 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, “Oh, this is a thing!”
Signing to slowplay/Republic Records in 2020, Claire realized the work and dedication she’d been putting into music for half her life was coming to fruition. In August, she shot the “Backyard Boy” music video but kept things close to the family, as she’s done for years (it’s directed by her uncle, the first AD is her cousin, and close family friends star alongside her onscreen). “I think people are connecting to that song because it’s about a feeling you long for, especially during this time,” she says. “Everyone wants to have this experience but it’s something we can’t have right now because of COVID. But ‘Backyard Boy’ makes you feel like you can.”
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 (“that’s the one I absolutely enjoy the most,” she says), which have helped her turn her lyrics into fully imagined soundscapes. “I consider myself a writer first and foremost,” she’s quick to note. “I’m 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.”
i'm too pretty for this
Claire Rosinkranz Lyrics
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He always says he wants me back
But I'm not blind to all his bull
Hmm
I've heard it all that you forgot
But you're just scared that you'll get caught
And I'm too good for you to lose
Why do your promises never stick
And why are your words always full of shit
And why don't you try just a little bit
When you say you want me so bad
I'm too pretty for this
Da-da-da-da-da-da
I'm too pretty for this
Da-da-da-da-da-da
Oh I'm too pretty for this
God I'm too pretty for this
Da-da-da-da-da-da
He looks good and he seams nice
Until I got to see the price
And that's a lot for me to pay
Ya
I've heard it all that I'm the one
But it's not you who had to run
But still expected me to stay
Why do your promises never stick
And why are your words always full of shit
And why don't you try just a little bit
When you say you want me so bad
I'm too pretty for this
Da-da-da-da-da-da
I'm too pretty for this
Da-da-da-da-da-da
I'm too pretty for this
God I'm too pretty for this
Da-da-da-da-da-da
I don't wanna pull your weight
Want me back but it's too late
Never falling for a boy like you
I'm not dumb to all your bate
You and I were never fate
Pack your bags and take them to the blue
Cause I'm too pretty for this
Da-da-da-da-da-da
I'm too pretty for this
Da-da-da-da-da-da
I'm too pretty for this
God I'm too pretty for this
Da-da-da-da-da-da
I'm too pretty for this
In "I'm Too Pretty for This," Claire Rosinkranz addresses an ex who keeps trying to come back into her life despite his previous lies and broken promises. She sings about his attempts to win her back with empty words, but how she is not blind to the truth and won't fall for it again. Claire makes it clear that she won't settle for someone who doesn't live up to his words, and she is aware of her own worth, stating that she is too pretty for this treatment.
Line by Line Meaning
He says this and he says that
He keeps feeding me empty promises and lies
He always says he wants me back
He keeps trying to win me back with his words
But I'm not blind to all his bull
I'm not fooled by his lies and deceit
Hmm
I'm contemplating the situation
I've heard it all that you forgot
I'm not falling for his same old tricks anymore
But you're just scared that you'll get caught
You're only pretending to forget in fear of being exposed
And I'm too good for you to lose
I'm worth more than what he deserves
Why do your promises never stick
Why can't you ever keep your word?
And why are your words always full of shit
Why are you constantly lying to me?
And why don't you try just a little bit
Why don't you make a genuine effort for once?
When you say you want me so bad
When you claim to desire me deeply
I'm too pretty for this
I'm too good for this toxicity
Da-da-da-da-da-da
Musical interlude
He looks good and he seams nice
He appears attractive and pleasant
Until I got to see the price
Until I realized the cost of being with him
And that's a lot for me to pay
And that's a heavy burden for me to bear
Ya
Yeah
I've heard it all that I'm the one
I've had enough of being played with
But it's not you who had to run
But it's not you who had to leave and move on
But still expected me to stay
Yet you still expect me to stick around
I don't wanna pull your weight
I'm not willing to carry your burden
Want me back but it's too late
You want me back but it's already over
Never falling for a boy like you
I won't make the mistake of falling for someone like you again
I'm not dumb to all your bate
I'm not oblivious to your manipulative ways
You and I were never fate
You and I were never meant to be together
Pack your bags and take them to the blue
Leave me and go away
God I'm too pretty for this
I deserve better than this
Da-da-da-da-da-da
Musical interlude
I'm too pretty for this
I refuse to tolerate this kind of treatment
Da-da-da-da-da-da
Musical interlude
I'm too pretty for this
I'm worth more than how you treat me
God I'm too pretty for this
I don't deserve to be treated this way
Da-da-da-da-da-da
Musical interlude
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Claire Rosinkranz, Ragnar Rosinkranz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ankita Srivastava
He says this and he says that
He always says he wants me back
But I'm not blind to all his bull (mhm)
I've heard it all that you forgot
But you're just scared that you'll get caught
And I'm too good for you to lose
Why do your promises never stick?
And why are your words always full of shit?
And why don't you try just a little bit
When you say you want me so bad?
Oh, I'm too pretty for this (da-da-da-da-da-da)
I'm too pretty for this (da-da-da-da-da-da)
Oh, I'm too pretty for this (ha-haa)
God, I'm too pretty for this (da-da-da-da-da-da)
He looks good and he seems nice
Until I gotta see the price
And that's a lot for me to pay, yeah
I've heard it all that I'm the one
But it's not you who had to run
But still expected me to stay
Why do your promises never stick?
And why are your words always full of shit?
And why don't you try just a little bit
When you say you want me so bad?
Oh, I'm too pretty for this (da-da-da-da-da-da)
I'm too pretty for this (da-da-da-da-da-da)
I'm too pretty for this (ha-haa)
God, I'm too pretty for this (da-da-da-da-da-da)
I don't wanna pull your weight
Want me back but it's too late
Never falling for a boy like you
I'm not dumb to all your bait
You and I were never fate
Pack your bags and take 'em to the blue
'Cause I'm too pretty for this (da-da-da-da-da-da)
I'm too pretty for this (da-da-da-da-da-da)
I'm too pretty for this (ha-haa)
God, I'm too pretty for this (da-da-da-da-da-da)
I'm too pretty for this
Niten gohain
Her songs never disappoint me. She is strongly underrated.
Nils Geraghty
Yes
Joyce Kim
CANT AGREE MORE
nobitaname
It should be a soundtrack for coming-of-age movie. Hands down.
prod5ve
Claire Rosinkranz is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for her one day.
Abril Pérez
arti javon y gimsdmucho
Rapakko
@Silja Ravnholt why is that a problem? They can be inspired by multiple people, right?
Silja Ravnholt
The fact that you comment this exact thing on other artists songs as well
Rapakko
@Scott doesn't mean she couldn't collab with someone
frary_editx
the flowers, the lyrics, the transitions, the energy, THE AESTHETIC❤️❤️❤️