From the recording BLEACH
BLEACH is a cutting alt-pop piano ballad that highlights Claire's intimate vocal performance. Her lyrics paint a messy and brutal picture of the pain of scrubbing yourself clean of the damage of a painful relationship. The production is understated while integrating moments of massive emotional release. Her backing vocals are haunt the track throughout. Claire is largely inspired by the confessional lyricism and diverse sonic textures of artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Lizzy McAlpine.
Lyrics
Late night, there were pink lights
You saw green stars in my blue eyes
Lonely when the sun comes
Slow rush of blood and I feel a sigh
It was just once, it was just twice, till the next time
Good things come to those who wait
Feigning interest, shrinking distance
Good things come to those who brace
For the impact of a knife stab
Take your clothes back, they were never mine to hold
It's a mess dear, that you left here
Windowsill covered in ash and expectations
You'll get by
Keep your hands dry while I bleed
Scrub with bleach after you leave
Same old conversations with the same friends
Nothing happens
Checking your location
At the same house where you promised
It was just once, can't happen twice, no more next times
Good things come to those who wait
Feigning interest, shrinking distance
Good things come to those who brace
For the impact of a knife stab
Take your clothes back, they were never mine to hold
It's a mess dear, that you left here
Windowsill covered in ash and expectations
You'll get by
Keep your hands dry while I bleed
Scrub with bleach after you leave
Brace for impact, even score
Always leave 'em wanting more