Coco & Clair Clair are a pop duo from Atlanta, Georgia. Pioneers of “demon … Read Full Bio ↴Coco & Clair Clair are a pop duo from Atlanta, Georgia. Pioneers of “demon glam rock,” their unapologetic & unmistakably hip-hop-influenced sound breathes new life into the lo-fi bedroom pop genre. The two met on Twitter in 2012 and soon after started recording songs together alongside Atlanta's Awful Records crew.

April 2017 marked the release of their first project, Posh, a seven-track album which features ’Sims 2,’ a quarantine anthem released three years ahead of its time. “I’m in my bedroom, playing Sims 2, what about you?”

In 2018, Coco & Clair Clair began to build more buzz and play shows across state lines--blessing their fans with a few more iconic singles along the way: ‘Pretty’, ‘Naomi & Kate,’ & ‘Bugs’.

2019 saw the duo performing in Texas, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, & Atlanta. At the girls’ headlining LA debut, Bay Area legend Kreayshawn DJ’d their set--foreshadowing a future collaboration. Later that month, the girls joined Clairo to perform their new song ‘Racecar’ together for the first time in front of a sold-out crowd at Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse.

In April, 2020, Coco & Clair Clair followed up ‘Racecar’ with a new EP, Treat Like Gold, which features Kreayshawn and a remix of ‘Pretty’. On ‘TLG’, their title track with Kreayshawn, The Fader wrote, “It’s a stilted, strange song, but, like most of Coco & Clair Clair’s music, that’s what makes it fun.”

Coco & Clair Clair are your new favorite pop girlies, and we have no choice but to stan.

99 Demons
Coco & Clair Clair Lyrics

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I′ve got 99 demons
But I could use one more
He thinks he has my heart
& He'll show you the door
You wanna play a game?
Go ahead and sign me up
I′ve got 99 demons (I've got 99 demons)

Hey boy!
Is there a problem?
You know, that I am reckless

Cat in the hat, do it with a bat
Bend it like Beckham, acrobat
Say my name, I'm a demon in the rarri
Living in hell, I′m the life of crime

I′ve got 99 demons (demon bitch)
But I could use one more (you a demon bitch)
I've got 99 demons (I′m a demon bitch)
But I could. (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I've got 99 demons (demon bitch)
But I could use one more (you a demon bitch)
I′ve got 99 demons (I'm a demon bitch)
But I could. (yeah, yeah, yeah) (Hey boy!)

I′ll pop, lock, and drop it
Then bring it back up
I'm a business bitch, got all my files
Backed up
I'll waste your time and your dime
As you watch me shine
Then catch a case and escape
I′ll remember that

I′ve got 99 demons
But I could use one more
He thinks he has my heart
& He'll show you the door
You wanna play a game?
Go ahead and sign me up
I′ve got 99 demons (I've got 99 demons)

99 demons, can′t hold me back
Got 99 reasons to. attack

99 demons, can't hold me back
Got 99 reasons to. attack

Overall Meaning

The song "99 Demons" by Coco & Clair Clair is a powerful anthem that speaks about the singer's inner demons and their desire to add one more to their list. The lyrics depict the persona as a rebel who is fearless and reckless. They assert their independence in the lines, "Hey boy! Is there a problem? You know, that I am reckless." The persona is fully aware of their demons, but they aren't afraid of them; instead, they believe that their demons make them stronger.

The song continues with the persona listing their attributes, such as being able to bend it like Beckham, being an acrobat, and living in hell. These attributes put them in a powerful position that they use to their advantage. In the chorus of the song, the persona talks about having 99 demons and wanting one more, as if their demons are a collection that they desire to add to. The persona seems to be daring anyone to play a game with them, saying "go ahead and sign me up."

The song "99 Demons" has a strong message that speaks about empowering oneself in the face of adversity. The lyrics remind us that we can face our fears and turn them into our strengths. The song is also an anthem for anyone who feels like a rebel or an outsider, inspiring them to embrace their unique qualities.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got 99 demons
I am burdened by many inner demons

But I could use one more
I am looking for an additional struggle to overcome

He thinks he has my heart
Someone believes they have control over my emotions

& He'll show you the door
They will remove anyone who stands in their way

You wanna play a game?
Are you ready for a challenge?

Go ahead and sign me up
I am ready to participate

Hey boy!
Addressing someone with confidence

Is there a problem?
Asking if there is an issue

You know that I am reckless
I act impulsively and without consideration

Cat in the hat, do it with a bat
A reference to the Dr. Seuss character, implying a playful yet violent nature

Bend it like Beckham, acrobat
Flexibility and agility