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.”
stuck on us
Claire Rosinkranz Lyrics
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Driving way too fast, got your foot on the floor
Oh my god
Oh my god
Got your music up and my hand's in yours
Take the long way home 'cause you know I won't bore
Of your love
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
That I'm stuck on us
God, I hate this stuff (I hate this stuff, I hate this stuff)
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
That I'm stuck on us
God, I hate your love (I hate your love, I hate your love)
God, I hate your love
Sitting in the front, got my hand on the wheel
And I'm falling for the little things that you make me feel
Oh my god (oh my god)
Oh my god (my god)
Middle of the night 'bout three-oh-two
Catch your eyes in the corner of my rearview
Fall in love (fall in love)
Fall in love
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
That I'm stuck on us
God, I hate this stuff (I hate this stuff, I hate this stuff)
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
That I'm stuck on us
God, I hate your love (I hate your love, I hate your love)
God, I hate your love
(I hate this stuff, I hate this stuff)
(I hate your love, I hate your love)
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
That I'm stuck on us
God, I hate this stuff
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
That I'm stuck on us
God, I hate your love
The song "Stuck on Us" by Claire Rosinkranz and Aidan Bissett tells the story of two people deeply in love, driving fast in a car with music blasting. The lyrics express the intense emotions the couple feels towards each other, with the singer admitting to being "stuck on" the relationship despite the challenges it may pose. The use of the phrase "God, I hate this stuff" and "God, I hate your love" indicates a love-hate relationship, where the couple is deeply in love but frustrated with the obstacles they face.
The song portrays a euphoric moment in a relationship where the couple is completely wrapped up in each other's love. The fast-paced driving and loud music highlight the excitement of young love, while the quiet moments in the middle of the night express the deeper emotions experienced in long-term relationships. Despite their love-hate relationship, the couple continues to choose each other and "fall in love."
Overall, "Stuck on Us" is a song about the complex emotions of being in a romantic relationship. While the love between two people can be intense and joyful, it can also be frustrating and challenging. However, despite the difficulties, the couple chooses to hold on to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in the front seat of your car
I am sitting in the passenger seat of your car
Driving way too fast, got your foot on the floor
You are driving very fast and pushing the gas pedal to the maximum
Oh my god
I am surprised or amazed by the situation
Oh my god
I am surprised or amazed by the situation
Got your music up and my hand's in yours
We are holding hands while listening to your favorite music
Take the long way home 'cause you know I won't bore
We are taking a longer route home because you know I won't get tired or bored of spending time with you
Of your love
I am fond of the love that you give me
Of your love
I am fond of the love that you give me
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
Many people are aware
That I'm stuck on us
I am committed to our relationship
God, I hate this stuff (I hate this stuff, I hate this stuff)
I dislike the feeling that comes with being fully invested in our relationship
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
Many people are aware
That I'm stuck on us
I am committed to our relationship
God, I hate your love (I hate your love, I hate your love)
I dislike the way you love me
God, I hate your love
I dislike the way you love me
Sitting in the front, got my hand on the wheel
I am driving the car now while sitting in the front seat
And I'm falling for the little things that you make me feel
I am developing feelings for the small but significant things that you do for me
Oh my god (oh my god)
I am surprised or amazed by the situation
Oh my god (my god)
I am surprised or amazed by the situation
Middle of the night 'bout three-oh-two
It is currently after midnight, around 3:02 AM
Catch your eyes in the corner of my rearview
I see you looking at me through the rearview mirror
Fall in love (fall in love)
I am falling in love with you
Fall in love
I am falling in love with you
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
Many people are aware
That I'm stuck on us
I am committed to our relationship
God, I hate this stuff (I hate this stuff, I hate this stuff)
I dislike the feeling that comes with being fully invested in our relationship
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
Many people are aware
That I'm stuck on us
I am committed to our relationship
God, I hate your love (I hate your love, I hate your love)
I dislike the way you love me
God, I hate your love
I dislike the way you love me
(I hate this stuff, I hate this stuff)
I dislike the feeling that comes with being fully invested in our relationship
(I hate your love, I hate your love)
I dislike the way you love me
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
Many people are aware
That I'm stuck on us
I am committed to our relationship
God, I hate this stuff
I dislike the feeling that comes with being fully invested in our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Friedman, Aidan Bissett, Claire Rosinkranz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Sitting in the front seat of your car
Driving way too fast, got your foot on the floor
Oh, my God
Oh, my God
Got your music up and my hand's in yours
Take the long way home, 'cause you know I want more
Of your love
Of your love
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
That I'm stuck on us
God, I hate this stuff
(I hate this stuff, I hate this stuff)
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
That I'm stuck on us
God, I hate your love (I hate your love)
God, I hate your love (I hate your love)
Sitting in the front, got my hand on the wheel
And I'm falling for the little things that you make me feel
Oh, my God (oh, my God)
Oh, my God (oh, my God)
Middle of the night 'bout 3:02
Catch your eyes in the corner of my rearview
Fall in love (fall in love)
Fall in love...
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
That I'm stuck on us
God, I hate this stuff
(I hate this stuff, I hate this stuff)
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
That I'm stuck on us
God, I hate your love
(I hate your love, I hate your love)
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
That I'm stuck on us
God, I hate this stuff
Everybody knows, everybody knows, everybody knows
That I'm stuck on us
God, I hate your love
@pinterestgirl4
My head: what Claire and Aidan think when they were making this (this is what I think they would Think)
Claires mind: he has no idea I made stuck on us because I'm kinda thinking of our future
Aidans mind: she looks really pretty in the sun
Claire saying out loud: I hope our viewers don't ship us!
Claires mind: Yeah I kinda do hope
Aidan saying out loud: Yeah that would be funny though ngl
Claire saying out loud: Yeah
Aidan saying out loud: Wait isn't it funny we are making a stuck on us even tho we aren't together?
Claire saying out loud: Oh umm... Its just because you're a really good singer!
Aidan saying out loud: Ok thanks your good at singing too!
Awkward silence
Aidans mind: Claires kinda cute wait I think I got feelings...
Both: Lets continue with the song lyrics!
@phanntom_7760
like how claire is kinda switching from acoustic to more rock-ish
@raiyanabizar4896
because of aidan actually
@themedkitguy
yeah it's bcs she feels like a rock star in her room
@earthsun
マジで相変わらずいい声やな
ライブ行きたかったな
@NathaniaDemecillo
All the Claire RosinFANS where ya at?!
@nadialaker7923
Claire will be world wide known and its amazing to see her grow
@yoku1230
I live in Korea. But i love your song. I got to know you with the backyard boy. I want everyone in the world to know your song!
@Damien_Rose
Wow Claire - yet another amazing song - sometimes your songs seem better than more well known artists
@danielcanales146
Eso es realmente cierto...
Yo Amo a Claire con todo mi ❤
@pfoenix1240
I love your voice and your vocal skills. This is what makes my days better and even if it’s raining, the sun keeps on shining ☀️