Renée Rapp returns with a burst of attitude on her new single “Leave Me Alone.” The upbeat pop track — Rapp’s first new music since 2023 — is a feisty anthem that shows the singer-actress isn’t afraid to speak her mind. It arrives as the lead single from her upcoming second album Bite Me (due Aug. 1) and comes complete with a wild music video (think rowdy night out turned surreal pillow fight). Rapp even gave the song its live debut at this week’s American Music Awards, bringing its high-energy, no-apologies vibe to the big stage.
In the lyrics, Rapp pointedly tells off anyone trying to control her. “Leave me alone, b*h, I wanna have fun,”** she shouts in the chorus, making the song’s message crystal clear. One spicy verse even references her former show The Sex Lives of College Girls – “I took my sex life with me, now the show ain’t f—ing” – a wink to the fact that Rapp left the series in 2023 before it was later canceled. It’s a bold, cheeky moment that has fans buzzing.
Rapp hasn’t directly explained the song’s inspo yet, but she’s clearly reveling in her freedom. On TikTok, she hyped up the release by declaring, “Say it with me: we are so back!” This new era, according to Rapp, is all about reclaiming her narrative and being unapologetically herself – and “Leave Me Alone” certainly fits the bill. With its punchy Y2K-pop meets pop-rock sound and confident attitude, the track lets Rapp blow off some steam and have a little fun at the same time. It’s an empowering shout-along jam for anyone needing to cut loose and tell the world to back off, delivered with Renée Rapp’s signature bite.
