Claire Rosinkranz has a knack for turning those quiet, spiraling moments of overthinking into songs that feel like a warm hug from a friend who gets it. In “Lucy,” she sketches a portrait of someone caught in their own head—holding everything loosely to avoid the ache of caring too much, words bubbling up but never quite escaping. It’s that familiar tug-of-war between wanting connection and fearing the fallout, delivered with Claire’s breezy honesty that makes the anxiety almost danceable. As one of the standout singles leading into her new era, “Lucy” captures the push-pull of emotions we’ve all felt but rarely say out loud.
| Lead Vocals | Claire Rosinkranz |
| Songwriter | Claire Rosinkranz, Ragnar Rósinkranz, Oliver Frid & Chelsea Balan |
| Music Producer | Ragnar Rósinkranz, Oliver Frid & Austin Corona |
| Mastering/Mixing Engineer | Oliver Frid |
| Label | Purple Monkey Recordz |
| Release Date | March 28, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Purple Monkey Recordz |
Lyrics of Lucy by Claire Rosinkranz
[Verse 1]
Lucy
She Likes Holding Things Loosely
‘Cause She Knows She Cares Too Much
She’d Rather Stay Out Of Touch
Instead Of Choosing In Fear Of Losing, Losing
[Pre-Chorus]
Bubbling Up Inside Of Her Gut
The Words Are On The Way, But They Get Stuck
All In Between Her Teeth And On Her Tongue
I, I, I
She’s Playing Dumb And
Oh, I Wonder What It’s Gonna Take
She’s Running All Around, She’s Gonna Break
Like Water In The Sky, It’s On Her Face
I, I, I
[Chorus]
Wake Up
Lucy, Wake Up
‘Cause You Can’t Do This Anymore
You’re Just Falling On The Floor
So Make Up Your Mind
Before You Rob All Of Your Breath
Scare Yourself To Death
Ah
[Post-Chorus]
Bubbling Up Inside Of Her Gut
The Words Are On The Way, But They Get Stuck
All In Between Her Teeth And On Her Tongue
I, I, I
She’s Playing Dumb And
Oh, I Wonder What It’s Gonna Take
She’s Running All Around, She’s Gonna Break
Like Water In The Sky, It’s On Her Face
I, I, I
[Verse 2]
Lucy
She Likes Holding Things Loosely, Loosely, Loosely, Loosely, Loose
And She’s So Damn Sensitive
Gets A Feeling In Her Ribs
She’s Kind Of A Circus Under The Surface
Making Herself Nervous, Oh
[Pre-Chorus]
Bubbling Up Inside Of Her Gut
The Words Are On The Way, But They Get Stuck
All In Between Her Teeth And On Her Tongue
I, I, I
She’s Playing Dumb And
Oh, I Wonder What It’s Gonna Take
She’s Running All Around, She’s Gonna Break
Like Water In The Sky, It’s On Her Face
I, I, I
[Chorus]
Lucy, Won’t You Wake Up?
Won’t You Wake Up?
Lucy, Won’t You Wake Up, Up?
Wow, Lucy, Won’t You Wake Up?
Won’t You Wake Up?
Lucy, Won’t You Wake Up, Up?
Lucy, Won’t You Wake Up?
Won’t You Wake Up? (Up, Up, Up, Up)
Lucy, Won’t You Wake Up, Up?
Wow, Lucy, Won’t You Wake Up?
Won’t You Wake Up? (Up, Up, Up, Up)
Lucy, Won’t You Wake Up, Up?
[Outro]
Lucy, Won’t You Wake Up For Me?
Lucy, Won’t You Wake Up, Darling Babe, Wake Up, Wake Up?
About “Lucy by Claire Rosinkranz”
Claire Rosinkranz shakes you awake with “Lucy,” a bubbly indie-pop gem where playful melodies mask deeper nerves—urgent, relatable, and impossible not to hum along to.
Musically, “Lucy” leans into Claire’s signature bedroom-pop charm, with bright acoustic strums and light percussion creating an upbeat backdrop that contrasts the lyrical tension. Produced alongside her dad Ragnar Rosinkranz, Oliver Frid, and Austin Corona, it bubbles with youthful energy—pre-chorus builds that mimic stuck thoughts, a soaring chorus pleading for decisiveness. The mood? Sunny on the surface, stormy underneath, exploring themes of sensitivity, self-sabotage, and the exhaustion of playing dumb to protect your heart. It’s indie pop at its most introspective, turning personal circus into shared catharsis.
“Lucy” is a key piece of My Lover, Claire Rosinkranz’s upcoming sophomore album set to drop February 13, 2026—just in time for Valentine’s reflections. The project dives into the messy beauty of love and self-discovery, blending her quirky storytelling with more polished production as she steps deeper into adulthood. Originally released as a single last year, “Lucy” helped build the anticipation, joining tracks like “Kiss” and “Chronic” in teasing an album that’s equal parts vulnerable and vibrant. Pre-save it on Spotify now; this one’s poised to soundtrack a lot of late-night overthinks turned breakthroughs.
At 22, Claire’s evolving from the viral “Backyard Boy” breakout into an artist unafraid to layer whimsy with real weight. Post her 2023 debut Just Because, she’s honing a sound that’s still effortlessly fun but increasingly nuanced—experimenting with emotional depth while keeping that infectious spark. “Lucy” marks that growth perfectly: a song that feels like eavesdropping on a therapy session, yet bounces like a summer drive. In her rising discography, it stands out for how universally it hits—reminding us why Claire connects so deeply with Gen Z hearts navigating the chaos of feeling everything at once.
What elevates it is the raw plea in the chorus—”Wake up, Lucy”—a call to stop scaring yourself into stasis, wrapped in hooks that stick like glitter. As My Lover approaches, the buzz keeps building, with fans dissecting every lyric for those relatable gems.
Claire’s rollout for this album feels personal and exciting, pulling from life experiences into songs that heal as much as they entertain. “Lucy” is the gentle nudge we all need sometimes.
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