Melanie Martinez

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Nurse’s Office

Melanie Martinez

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Don't cut me, punch me, just let me go
Into the nurse’s office where I float away
I'm pale as the loose-leaf paper they grow
From hollowing out all my lungs in the snow

[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, I'm coughing
I’m bleeding, Band-Aids won't heal it
'Cause they hate me, so I'm fakin'
All of, of this so they take, take me

[Chorus]
Take me home
Give me that pink slip of permission
This is old
I'm tired of wishing I was ditching
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh

[Verse 2]
Teacher, can I sit right there?
This bitch behind me is cutting my hair
"No, just sit your ass down at the chalkboard, you stare"
I faked up a seizure and left then and there
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, I'm coughing
I'm bleeding, Band-Aids won’t heal it
’Cause they hate me, so I'm fakin’
All of, of this so they take, take me

[Chorus]
Take me home
Give me that pink slip of permission
This is old
I'm tired of wishing I was ditching
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
Take me home
Give me that pink slip of permission
This is old
I'm tired of wishing I was ditching
Home
Old

If you're a fan of the American singer-songwriter, Melanie Martinez, then you're already familiar with her sophomore album, K-12. The extensively versatile album is filled with tracks tackling various issues faced by children in the modern-day educational system. One such track is "Nurse's Office," which is the fifth track from the album.

About Nurse’s Office

The song, "Nurse's Office" is without a doubt one of the most poignant tracks from the album, K-12, and touches upon one of the most widely prevalent problems faced by school-going children - bullying. The rawness and vulnerability of the song instantly strike the right chord with the listener and undoubtedly leaves a lasting impression on their soul.

The song starts with an intro that features a series of sound effects like coughing and ripping of band-aids that sets the tone for the rest of the track. The lyrics narrate a story about a girl who yearns for companionship but is subjected to constant bullying by her peers. She finds solace in the nurse's office, which has become her sanctuary where she can escape from the torments of daily life.

Melanie Martinez's voice is soulful as she sobs, "Cry, cry baby, you won't land in the nurse's office again. Cry, cry baby, take a smile and then you're done." The lyrics of the song reveal the immense difficulty involved in dealing with the pain that comes with constant bullying.

"Nurse's Office" is not just one of the most vulnerable songs of the K-12 album but also one of the most relatable tracks for a lot of people out there who have been through the struggle of being bullied. It is a powerful message that encourages people and tells them that it's okay to ask for help when needed, and there are places and people where they can feel safe.

In an interview, Martinez stated that "Nurse's Office" was her favourite track to produce for K-12. She reveals, "I loved producing the sound of ripping off the band-aids and adding the coughs and stuff in it. That was the fun part."

The song has a haunting melody that adds to the overall vibe of the track. The video that accompanies the song is no less harrowing, and it depicts the story of a student grappling with depression and struggling with abuse in the educational setup. Shot in an eerie, dream-like sequence, the video adds a visual dynamic to the track, making it more poignant and relevant to the modern-day reality.

The song was met with positive reviews upon its release and helped further cement Melanie Martinez's reputation as one of the best storytellers in the music industry. "Nurse's Office" showcases Martinez's astute observation and understanding of the pressing issues that plague modern-day society and cements her reputation as an artist who is not afraid to speak her mind and speak up about the issues plaguing society through her music.

In a Nutshell

"Nurse's Office" is undoubtedly one of the most poignant tracks from Melanie Martinez's sophomore album, K-12. The track speaks to the emotional turmoil that students face in the modern-day educational setup, and bullying is one of the issues. Martinez's soulful voice combined with the haunting melody makes the listener feel the raw emotion of the song. The video is equally powerful, depicting the story of a student's struggle with depression and abuse.

The song has a powerful message that encourages anyone going through the same struggles to ask for help when needed for their mental well-being and touches upon the need to create safe spaces so that no one has to go through this kind of immense suffering alone.