Claire Rosinkranz has always turned the messiest parts of life into songs that feel like late-night confessions, but “Chronic” cuts deeper than most. Written from the haze of her ongoing battle with a mystery illness—symptoms that have left her trapped in her own body, from fainting spells to endless fatigue—she captures that strange comfort in surrender, the twisted ease of just staying sick. It’s raw, quiet, and unflinching, a window into the exhaustion that no amount of positivity can fix. For anyone who’s felt stuck behind their own walls, “Chronic” hits like recognition.
| Lead Vocals | Claire Rosinkranz |
| Songwriter | Claire Rosinkranz |
| Music Producer | Oliver Frid & Ragnar Rósinkranz |
| Mixing/Mastering Engineer | Oliver Frid |
| Label | Purple Monkey Recordz |
| Release Date | January 9, 2026 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Purple Monkey Recordz |
Lyrics of Chronic by Claire Rosinkranz
[Verse 1]
Look In The Windows
They Don’t See Nothing At All
Sometimes, They’re Open
But They’re Usually Closed
[Chorus]
Everyone’s Knocking
I Look Through The Hole
I Wish I Could Open The Door
But I’m Tired And Cold
Feels Like Mm, Mm, Mm, Mm
[Verse 2]
Maybe I’m Dying
So Comfortable Crying
I Don’t Know The Difference Between
Lying And Smiling
[Chorus]
My Bones Are Like Water
My Head’s Getting Hotter, Hotter
And I Can’t Remember
My Blood’s Running Thinner Like
Mm, Mm, Mm, Mm
[Outro]
I Don’t Remember, How Could I Ever Forget?
I Wanna Feel Better, But Something About Being Sick Is
Easy, Twisted, Comfortable
No, I Don’t Remember, I Don’t Remember, No
I Don’t Remember, How Could I Ever Forget?
I Wanna Feel Better, But Something About Being Sick Is
Easy, Twisted, Comfortable
But I Don’t Remember, I Don’t Remember, No
About “Chronic by Claire Rosinkranz”
Claire Rosinkranz bottles the ache of chronic illness in “Chronic,” a hushed indie-pop gem where vulnerability floats over sparse guitars—intimate, haunting, and quietly devastating.
The track leans into bedroom-pop minimalism, produced by Oliver Frid and her brother Ragnar Rosinkranz, with soft acoustics and layered hums that mirror the fog of memory loss and physical drain in the lyrics. The mood is heavy yet oddly soothing—like sinking into something you know isn’t good for you but feels familiar. Lines about bones turning to water and not remembering how to feel better paint illness not as a fight but as a strange companion, twisted and comfortable in its persistence.
“Chronic” is a pivotal cut on My Lover, Claire Rosinkranz’s sophomore album arriving February 13, 2026—just days away now. The project dives into love in all its forms: romantic, self, fractured, and complicated, blending the bubbly charm of her early hits with the heavier introspection she’s earned through real struggle. Announced last fall alongside singles like “Kiss” and “Dancer,” the 13-track collection feels like Claire fully stepping into her voice—personal, playful when it wants to be, but unafraid to sit in the dark.
Dropped in January 2026 with a striking music video that visualizes her trapped state, “Chronic” quickly became the emotional centerpiece fans latched onto. The single’s release sparked conversations about invisible illness, with Claire openly sharing how health battles shaped the song. Pre-save the album on Spotify if you haven’t—the countdown is real, and this era already feels like her most honest yet.
At 22, Claire’s no longer just the “Backyard Boy” breakout—she’s an artist owning her complexities. After years of viral fame and touring through sickness, My Lover and tracks like “Chronic” mark real growth: trading pure whimsy for depth without losing her spark. In a discography that started light and carefree, this stands out as proof she’s ready to carry heavier stories, turning pain into something strangely beautiful.
What resonates most is the honesty—no forced triumph, just the weird reality of living with something chronic. As the album nears, “Chronic” feels like the heartbeat of what’s coming: music that remembers the hard parts.
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