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"Bags" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Clairo. Fader Label released it as the first single from her debut studio album Immunity on May 24, 2019. The song features drums from Danielle Haim, and was produced by Rostam Batmanglij and Clairo, who also wrote the song. It gained over 20 million streams in 2019, and was nominated for "Song of the Year" at the 2019 Boston Music Awards. The song was ranked at No. 5 on the list of Hottest Records of the Year by BBC Radio 1 alongside songs like "bad guy" by Billie Eilish, "Juice" by Lizzo and "Earfquake" by Tyler, the Creator.  


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2019
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Every second counts
I don't wanna talk to you anymore, and
All these little games
You can call me by the name I gave you
Yesterday, yeah
Every minute counts
I don't wanna watch TV anymore, yeah
Can you figure me out?
Just doin' to waste more time on the couch

Can you see me? I'm waiting for the right time
I can't read you but, if you want, the pleasure's all mine
Can you see me using everything to hold back?
I guess this could be worse
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags

Pour your glass of wine
Bet you'll tell me I should be just fine, yeah
Cases under the bed
Spill it open, let it rush to my head
I don't wanna be forward
I don't wanna cut corners
Savor this with everything I have inside of me
I'm not the type to run
I know that we're having fun
But what's the rush? Kissing, then my cheeks are so flushed

Tell you how I felt
Sugar coated melting in your mouth
Pardon my emotions
I should probably keep it all to myself
Know you'd make fun of me
Know you'd make fun of me
Know you'd make fun of me
Know you'd make fun of me

Can you see me? I'm waiting for the right time
I can't read you but, if you want, the pleasure's all mine
Can you see me using everything to hold back?
I guess this could be worse
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags
Walking out the door with your bags

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Clairo

Claire Cottrill (born August 18, 1998), also known by her stage name Clairo, is an American recording artist from Carlisle, Massachusetts who wrote "Pretty Girl" (2017), a lo-fi-produced song that attracted over 22 million views on YouTube. She credited her sudden popularity to the website's algorithm system. The song's success attracted criticism from those who called her self-described "DIY" ethos disingenuous and a disguise of nepotism.After the popularity of "Pretty Girl", Clairo signed a record contract with the help of her father Geoff Cottrill, a marketing executive who worked for numerous companies related to advertising and artist promotion. In 2018, she released her debut record Diary 001 on Fader Label, a company related to Fader magazine. more »

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Written by: Claire Cottrill, Nick Breton, Rostam Batmanglij

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Bags" was released on May 24, 2019.
Album Debut
It was the lead single of Clairo's debut album "Immunity."
Writing and Production
The song was co-written by Clairo and Rostam Batmanglij, former member of Vampire Weekend.
Music Style
"Bags" is an indie pop song with elements of bedroom pop.
Lyrical Content
The song lyrics revolve around the concept of unrequited love and fear of confrontation.
Critical Reception
Many critics have praised its poignant songwriting and understated production.
Music Video
The music video for "Bags," released in June 2019, has Clairo performing the song in various parts of a house.
Popular Success
As of October 2021, the music video for "Bags" on YouTube has amassed over 24 million views.
LGBTQ Representation
Clairo, who identifies as bisexual, explained that the song was heavily influenced by her experiences of developing feelings for a woman for the first time.
Awards & Nominations
Pitchfork ranked "Bags" at number 11 on its list of the 200 Best Songs of the 2010s.
Clairo's Age
When "Bags" was released, Clairo (real name Claire Cottrill) was only 20 years old.

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