Sum1 Else

Clairo's song 'Sum1 Else' delves into the complexities of feeling alone and unappreciated in a relationship. The repetitive question, 'How you want it baby? In the front, in the back,' suggests a sense of confusion and a desire to please, yet it also hints at a lack of direction and clarity in the relationship. The lyrics reflect a struggle with communication, as seen in the lines, 'Whenever I called you, I couldn't say,' and 'Call up your phone, I just get the tone.' This indicates a disconnect and a feeling of being ignored or unimportant to the other person.

The chorus, 'I don't wanna be someone else's, someone else's someone else,' is a powerful declaration of self-worth. Clairo expresses a desire to be valued for who she is, rather than being a secondary or replaceable figure in someone else's life. This sentiment is further emphasized by the lines, 'Feeling a lot, feeling alone, got to remember that I don’t need no-one else, just me and myself.' Here, Clairo acknowledges her own strength and the importance of self-reliance, even as she grapples with feelings of loneliness and rejection.

The song also touches on the theme of moving on and reclaiming one's independence. The lines, 'You seem to be going out a lot lately, and you don’t have time for me, baby,' followed by, 'I'll be going out a lot more lately, and I won’t have time for you, baby,' suggest a shift in perspective. Clairo decides to focus on herself and her own happiness, rather than waiting for someone who doesn't prioritize her. This resolution is both empowering and bittersweet, capturing the emotional journey of letting go and finding self-worth.