Reneé Rapp enters a new era with “Leave Me Alone”

With “Leave Me Alone,” Reneé Rapp steps confidently into a new musical chapter, leaving behind the sweeping emotion of Snow Angel in favor of something bolder, louder, and more playful. Officially dropping on today, May 21st, the single marks the beginning of her BITE ME era: a shift in both sound and attitude that embraces humor, chaos, and full-throttle self-expression.

Built on funky, club-ready production, the track delivers a looser, edgier vibe than we’ve heard from Rapp before. “I’m a real bad girl but a real good kisser / Leave me alone, bitch, I wanna have fun,” she sings with sharp confidence, channeling a kind of early-2010s pop irreverence that feels both nostalgic and refreshed. The lyrics strike a balance between carefree fun and controlled chaos, carried by a catchy melody and a beat that feels designed for late nights and loud speakers.

Rapp’s most recent release before this was the Mean Girls musical film soundtrack, but her last original project was Snow Angel—an emotional pop album that showcased her vocal range and leaned heavily into big, cinematic ballads. If Snow Angel highlighted her depth, “Leave Me Alone” reminds us she’s also got edge—and a sense of humor.

Production-wise, the track plays with echo and layering to great effect. The vocals and instrumentals swirl together, giving the song a slightly disoriented, late-night feel, enhanced by spontaneous background laughter that adds to the sense of spontaneity and fun.

“Leave Me Alone” highlights just how much range Rapp brings to the table—not only as a vocalist, but as a performer who can fully embody different moods and musical spaces. Where her previous work leaned into emotional weight and vocal power, this single thrives on charisma, energy, and a sense of controlled chaos. It proves she’s just as comfortable leading a room through heartbreak as she is soundtracking the afterparty. With its playful attitude and infectious beat, Rapp is making it clear: she’s not here to stay in one lane, and wherever she’s headed next, it’s going to be worth the listen.