Claire Monet
Screeching Weasel · Anthem For A New Tomorrow [1993]
Claire Monet I heard someone say
It's been so long since the last time I heard her name
I learned a lot from her
Yeah she was singular
The one day she got married
That's the last we saw of her
I can't remember her face at all
And I don't know why but Claire Monet I miss you
Claire Monet went away
I don't know how she could give up that lovely name
She was so slick and I fell sick
When I think about her playing house and raising kids
I'd rather think of her the way she was
Maybe that's why Claire Monet I miss you
The funny part of it all
Is I didn't know her at all
Claire Monet had lots to say
And I just can't imagine her all old and gray
She didn't need a man
Maybe it was her plan
But if she couldn't go on being Claire Monet who can?
I get the feeling she just withered away
Maybe that's why Claire Monet I miss you
It's been so long since the last time I heard her name
I learned a lot from her
Yeah she was singular
The one day she got married
That's the last we saw of her
I can't remember her face at all
And I don't know why but Claire Monet I miss you
Claire Monet went away
I don't know how she could give up that lovely name
She was so slick and I fell sick
When I think about her playing house and raising kids
I'd rather think of her the way she was
Maybe that's why Claire Monet I miss you
The funny part of it all
Is I didn't know her at all
Claire Monet had lots to say
And I just can't imagine her all old and gray
She didn't need a man
Maybe it was her plan
But if she couldn't go on being Claire Monet who can?
I get the feeling she just withered away
Maybe that's why Claire Monet I miss you
Claire Monet
Released on Screeching Weasel's 1993 album Anthem For A New Tomorrow, 'Claire Monet' stands as a quintessential example of the band's signature post-punk sound. The track features the group's characteristic blend of driving rhythms, distorted guitars, and vocal harmonies that define their catalog from the early 1990s. As a key component of their discography during this era, the recording captures the raw energy and melodic sensibility that made Screeching Weasel a prominent force in the alternative rock scene. It remains a staple for fans of the genre, reflecting the band's ability to craft memorable songs that balance aggression with catchy hooks.