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
i h8 that i still feel bad for u
Claire Rosinkranz Lyrics
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You made up all of my trauma
You tell me I'm just pretending
I swear to God, it's all ending
Tell me I'm overreacting
Do you even know what is happening?
I don't deserve what you gave me
Oh, I hate that I still feel bad for you
(For you, for you)
Oh, I hate that I still feel bad for
Not really sure what I'm missing
I wish that you would just listen
I'm tryna put up with your lies
I only listen to your cries
Tell me I'm overreacting
Do you even know what is happening?
I don't deserve what you gave me
Now come and look what you made me
Oh, I hate that I still feel bad for you
(For you, for you)
Oh, I hate that I still feel bad for you
(For you, for you)
I hate that I still feel bad for you
Sure I love you so, sure I love you so
But I gotta let you go, gotta let you go, oh-oh
Sure I love you so, sure I love you so
But I gotta let you go, gotta let you go, oh-oh
Sure I love you so, sure I love you so
But I gotta let you go, gotta let you go, oh-oh
Sure I love you so, sure I love you so
But I gotta let you go, gotta let you go
I hate that I still feel bad for you
(For you, for you)
Oh, I hate that I still feel bad for you
(For you, for you)
Yeah, I hate that I still feel bad for you
I hate that I still feel bad for you
(For you, for you)
I hate that I still feel bad for you
The lyrics to Claire Rosinkranz's song "i h8 that i still feel bad for u" depict a complicated and conflicting emotional state. The singer is addressing someone who has caused them pain and trauma, yet they still find themselves feeling empathy and pity for this person. The opening lines, "You're sinking into your drama, You made up all of my trauma," suggest that the individual being addressed tends to exaggerate or create unnecessary drama in their life, which has had a negative impact on the singer.
The singer accuses the person of accusing them of pretending and overreacting to the situation, questioning whether they truly understand the gravity of the circumstances. Feeling undeserving of the pain inflicted upon them, the singer expresses frustration and a desire to distance themselves from the negative influence of this person.
The chorus, "Oh, I hate that I still feel bad for you," highlights the internal conflict the singer experiences. Despite the harm caused, they are unable to completely let go of their compassion towards this person. It reflects the complex nature of emotions, where even in situations of pain and betrayal, empathy and forgiveness can still emerge.
Overall, the song delves into the struggle of navigating conflicting emotions and highlights the difficulty of letting go of someone who has caused pain, even when it is necessary for self-preservation.
Line by Line Meaning
You're sinking into your drama
You're completely consumed by your own self-created problems
You made up all of my trauma
You fabricated all the pain I've experienced
You tell me I'm just pretending
You dismiss my genuine feelings as fake
I swear to God, it's all ending
I promise you, this toxic cycle is coming to an end
Tell me I'm overreacting
Convince me that my valid emotions are exaggerated
Do you even know what is happening?
Are you even aware of the damage you're causing?
I don't deserve what you gave me
I'm undeserving of the pain and mistreatment you subjected me to
Now come and look what you made me
Now witness the person you turned me into
Not really sure what I'm missing
I'm uncertain about what I'm lacking in this relationship
I wish that you would just listen
I long for you to genuinely hear and understand me
I'm tryna put up with your lies
I'm attempting to tolerate your constant deception
I only listen to your cries
I pay attention only to your pleas for sympathy
Sure I love you so, sure I love you so
Yes, I do have strong affection for you
But I gotta let you go, gotta let you go, oh-oh
Nevertheless, I must release myself from this toxic relationship
I hate that I still feel bad for you
It frustrates me that I continue to feel pity for you
Yeah, I hate that I still feel bad for you
Yes, I despise the fact that I still have sympathy towards you
I hate that I still feel bad for you
I detest the lingering compassion I hold for you
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Claire Rosinkranz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@treefungus
This song fits every single 2000's Teen Drama
@rissalopez421
ikr
@CVL0186
Couldn't have put it better
@so8368
IK !! with emily and lorelai gilmore >>>>
@fthisimout3332
@@so8368 Though when it seems like they feel bad for one another it only lasts for a few seconds.
@Nitengohain
Claire is a definition of spreading fact on her song.
@mahek1853
I can't stop smiling after just finding that you posted another song!! and the song is so amazingly awesome!β¨
@Idk-oe9tc
ikr
@rissalopez421
same :)
@jesussavedme4975
When I saw the teaser for this song on ig I was so happy that it was about toxic relationships with a parent or guardian I almost screamed. You captured exactly how I feel towards my narcissistic parents so perfectly well. Iβm so in love with this song I canβt explain it. Yes I hate that I still feel bad for youuuuuuuu!!!!!!!