It’s advised by many people to simply “turn the other cheek” when it comes to situations where gossip is involved. Most of the time, the gossip being spread is partly exaggerated. Rumors. Petty conversation is utilized to simply get under our skin, and rouse a reaction out of us. Although it’s heavily urged to ignore the talk, it becomes increasingly difficult when the gossip is not only incessant but untrue. We find ourselves much more aggravated and incredulous when we learn that the messy rumors are filled with ignorance and intentions to desecrate someone. This riles up a reaction response, a need for satisfaction fills us where we suddenly want the person to face the consequences for spewing lies all for attention– wasting their energy on something so trivial. This is where many of us find the inclination to fight back and give the troublesome person their well-deserving and humbling experience. “Petty” by Claudy is a song about a similar situation where our singer, Claudy, labels herself as “Petty”, not at all shying away from that title, like how most would do. Instead, she holds the name with pride, candidly admitting that, yes, she is petty. Particularly to those who wish to spread lies, words filled with ignorance.
The song opens up with an uplifting sound of solo piano keys following a rhythmic tempo that blends into something that sounds almost joyful and playful. As Claudy’s voice settles in, the message of the song becomes a bit more clear. Though it’s about being petty, and actively choosing to fight back with the person who wishes to spread lies, it’s almost as though Claudy is simply dancing around the debacle here– carefree, almost. Akin to the piano keys that open up in a carefree manner, Claudy nearly dances around the lyrics as she repeats “I’m petty, I’m petty”, in a way where she is almost warning the person of just how petty she can truly be– taunting them. This is a certain scenario that a plethora of people can also find themselves in. Whether it's with friends, an ex, or even close loved ones. It’s one situation I have also found myself in many times. Lies being spread, assumptions being made– all to rouse a reaction, some even projecting. However, at the end of the day, the source behind such lies is never left untreated. People of all receive the consequences they deserve. Claudy, here, just so happens to be more than proud to voice her pettiness and argue back, just like many of us have. The nonchalant essence the sound conveys is virulent, prompting listeners to sing along.
Claudy, the person behind the song, is a singer and songwriter based in London, originally from Switzerland. Claudy creates music that is a blend of both indie and pop, her lyrics having meaning and conveying emotion that mostly relates to situations she has encountered, and some that many people can find themselves resonating with as well. “Petty” is her most recent single release, however, Claudy also has more songs available, like one she released in 2023 titled “Anxiety” along with two more in 2022 and 2021 titled “Fight Me” and “Roller Coaster”. Claudy has a passion for singing and making music, sharing her passion with those on her social media, and posting covers of popular songs to share and exhibit her talents with her listeners. On her Instagram, she can be seen teasing her followers with snippets of songs she has in the works, showing off her amazing progress and her hard work behind the creation of music, the level of meticulous time put in to construct her music. As Claudy continues her musical journey, I can’t help but look forward to more of her work! To keep up with Claudy, follow her socials.
Written By Rosalyn Sanchez
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