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.
Mercury in Retrograde
Coco & Clair Clair Lyrics
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Just yesterday, I was your girl
Something has changed
You're not the same
It′s Mercury in retrograde
Mercury and retrograde
Mercury and Gatorade
You'll call me, then you won′t
Say you like danger, then you don′t
Forgive me, then you wanna act all cut-throat
I'm never lying or deceiving, but this retrograde got me thinking:
"What would happen to us, if I stopped sending memes?"
"Are you my ride or die, or my future enemy?"
Call me when this retrograde leaves
{Chorus: Clair Clair}
It′s Mercury in retrograde
We're not the same
It′s Mercury in retrograde, retrograde
It's Mercury in retrograde
We′re not the same
It's Mercury in retrograde, retrograde
I wanna be the Ashanti to your Ja Rule
But Mercury in retrograde, got me feeling like a fool
The group chat is silent
And I'm feeling kinda violent
Look at sideways, and now I′m a tyrant
I didn′t steal someone's man like Alicia
But karma′s at my door like, "Nice to meet ya!"
Why does the planet, have me in my feelings
Mercury is releasing
All of my demons
{Pre-chorus: Clair Clair}
I call you, you won't answer
Just yesterday, I was your girl
Something has changed
You′re not the same
It's Mercury in retrograde
[Chorus: Clair Clair}
It′s Mercury in retrograde
We're not the same
It's Mercury in retrograde, retrograde
It′s Mercury in retrograde
We′re not the same
It's Mercury in retrograde, retrograde
The song "Mercury in Retrograde" by Coco & Clair Clair explores the idea that sometimes relationships change and people behave in ways that are unexpected. The opening lyrics describe the frustration of trying to get in touch with someone who has become distant and unresponsive. The verse also mentions that yesterday, things were different, indicating that something has shifted between the two people. The explanation for this sudden coldness is attributed to the astrological phenomenon of Mercury in retrograde, which is said to disrupt communication and relationships.
As the song progresses, the chorus repeats the idea of Mercury in retrograde as the cause of the problems in the relationship. The lyrics mention the feeling of being "not the same" and the repeated use of "retrograde" emphasizes the powerlessness one feels against this cosmic force. The verse that follows then takes a humorous turn, with the line "Mercury and Gatorade," offering a catchy and intriguing contrast between the two words. The lyrics then contrast the singer's own sincerity with the unpredictability of the other person's behavior. The singer is forced to question the authenticity and longevity of their relationship and wonders what would happen if they stopped sending memes, revealing a hint of playfulness.
The song, overall, captures the chaos and uncertainty that can arise when things don't go as planned in a relationship. It offers a lighthearted take on the situation and highlights the quirky, playful aspects of human connection, even amidst confusion and frustration.
Line by Line Meaning
I call you, you won't answer
I tried to contact you but you haven't responded
Just yesterday, I was your girl
Recently, we were involved in a romantic relationship
Something has changed
There has been a shift or difference in the way we interact
You're not the same
You are acting differently than before
It's Mercury in retrograde
Astrological forces are affecting our relationship and causing disruption
How come when you come around it's never the same
Our interactions are inconsistent and unpredictable
You'll call me, then you won't
You will initiate contact and then suddenly stop
Say you like danger, then you don't
You express interest in risky behavior but then pull back
Forgive me, then you wanna act all cut-throat
You offer forgiveness but then become hostile and aggressive
I'm never lying or deceiving, but this retrograde got me thinking:
I do not engage in dishonesty, but the astrological forces are making me question the stability of our relationship
"What would happen to us, if I stopped sending memes?"
I am questioning the impact of small gestures on the success of our relationship
"Are you my ride or die, or my future enemy?"
I am unsure if you will be a loyal companion or become an adversary in the future
Call me when this retrograde leaves
Please contact me once the astrological forces affecting us have passed
We're not the same
Our relationship has changed or deteriorated
I wanna be the Ashanti to your Ja Rule
I aspire to have a musical collaboration like Ashanti and Ja Rule
But Mercury in retrograde, got me feeling like a fool
The astrological forces have made me feel foolish or embarrassed
The group chat is silent
There is no communication happening within our friend group
And I'm feeling kinda violent
I am feeling agitated or aggressive
Look at sideways, and now I′m a tyrant
I have become authoritarian or domineering because of the perceived disrespect
I didn't steal someone's man like Alicia
I did not become romantically involved with someone who was already in a relationship, like Alicia Keys
But karma's at my door like, "Nice to meet ya!"
I am experiencing negative consequences for my actions
Why does the planet, have me in my feelings
The astrological forces are influencing my emotions or thoughts
Mercury is releasing
The power of the astrological forces is causing a release or expression of emotions
Writer(s): Clair Clair, Coco
Contributed by Stella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.