The Phoebe Bridgers / Mitski / Clairo sphere — melancholy indie rock with introspective, often devastating lyrics, beloved by a very specific demographic.
"Crying in the car to sad girl indie — classic Sunday."
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sad girl indie means The Phoebe Bridgers / Mitski / Clairo sphere — melancholy indie rock with introspective, often devastating lyrics, beloved by a very specific demographic.. It's mostly used in casual online conversation. It's casual and generally safe with friends and online. It's standard online vocabulary; nothing inherently concerning about hearing it.
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