Recess
Melanie Martinez Lyrics
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In my grandma's lap, I'm drowning in her perfume
Too naive to even care
'Bout the words she whispered while she brushed out my hair
People gonna say
If you need a break, someone'll take your place
People gonna try
(Just remember)
Don't let them fuck you, honey, no, oh
Don't let them try (ooh)
Don't let them hurt you, baby
Just say, "Recess, I'm tired"
Sittin' in my room, looking at all I've done
Everything I wanted has come to fruition
I should be happy but I can't get out my bed
Stressin' 'bout the voices screamin' inside my head
People gonna say
If you need a break, someone'll take your place
People gonna try
To tell you that you're fine with dollars in their eyes
(Just remember)
Don't let them fuck you, honey, no, oh
Don't let them try (ooh)
Don't let them hurt you, baby
Just say "recess," I'm tired
Where is my time?
Gone in my mind
Gone, I can't find
Euphoria
When I get upset
I think in my head
"I do as she says"
People gonna say
If you need a break, someone'll take your place
People gonna try
To tell you that you're fine with dollars in their eyes
(Just remember)
Don't let them fuck you, honey, no, oh
Don't let them try (ooh)
Don't let them hurt you, baby
Just say "recess," I'm tired
The song "Recess" by Melanie Martinez is essentially about feeling trapped and stressed, and wanting to escape from it all. The song is broken up into two distinct parts, each focusing on a different type of stress. The first part of the song talks about the stress of being young and not understanding the world around you. The singer talks about being too naive to care about what her grandmother was saying, but now realizing how the words affected her.
The second part of the song focuses on the stress of adulthood and the pressure to succeed. The singer has achieved everything she has ever wanted, but she still can't find happiness. Throughout the song, the singer is reminded that people will always try to take advantage of her or tell her what to do, but she ultimately decides to take a break and say "recess." The song urges listeners to take care of themselves and not let others take advantage of them.
Overall, "Recess" is a powerful anthem about self-care and protecting oneself from the stress of the world. Though the song is short, it packs a punch with its relatable lyrics and catchy melody.
Line by Line Meaning
I was too young to see the truth
I was naive and lacked self-awareness
In my grandma's lap, I'm drowning in her perfume
In my naive state, I was comforted by my grandma's scent
Too naive to even care
I was ignorant and didn't know any better
'Bout the words she whispered while she brushed out my hair
My grandma said things to me while she groomed me
People gonna say
Others will give their opinions
If you need a break, someone'll take your place
If you can't handle things, someone else will step in
People gonna try
Others will attempt to influence you
To tell you that you're fine with dollars in their eyes
They'll try to convince you that money is the solution
(Just remember)
Just keep in mind
Don't let them fuck you, honey, no, oh
Don't let anyone take advantage of you
Don't let them try (ooh)
Don't let them attempt to influence you
Don't let them hurt you, baby
Don't let anyone cause you harm
Just say, "Recess, I'm tired"
Just say you need a break
Sittin' in my room, looking at all I've done
Reflecting on my accomplishments
Everything I wanted has come to fruition
All my dreams have come true
I should be happy but I can't get out my bed
Despite my success, I'm still struggling emotionally
Stressin' 'bout the voices screamin' inside my head
I'm anxious and overwhelmed
Where is my time?
I'm questioning where my time has gone
Gone in my mind
I feel like I've mentally lost time
Gone, I can't find
I can't locate the lost time
Euphoria
I feel happy and content
When I get upset
When something bothers me
I think in my head
I have inner thoughts
"I do as she says"
I follow someone's orders
(Just remember)
Just keep in mind
Don't let them fuck you, honey, no, oh
Don't let anyone take advantage of you
Don't let them try (ooh)
Don't let them attempt to influence you
Don't let them hurt you, baby
Don't let anyone cause you harm
Just say "recess," I'm tired
Just say you need a break
Lyrics Ā© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Melanie Adele Martinez, Michael Leary
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-dt1ks8pf7z
hey! you found the lyrics guy!
I was too young to see the truth
In my grandma's lap, I'm drowning in her perfume
Too naive to even care
'Bout the words she whispered while she brushed out my hair
People gonna say
If you need a break, someone'll take your place
People gonna try
To tell you that you're fine with dollars in their eyes
(Just remember)
Don't let them fuck you, honey, no, oh
Don't let them try (ooh)
Don't let them hurt you, baby
Just say, "Recess, I'm tired"
Sittin' in my room, looking at all I've done
Everything I wanted has come to fruition
I should be happy but I can't get out my bed
Stressin' 'bout the voices screamin' inside my head
People gonna say
If you need a break, someone'll take your place
People gonna try
To tell you that you're fine with dollars in their eyes
(Just remember)
Don't let them fuck you, honey, no, oh
Don't let them try (ooh)
Don't let them hurt you, baby
Just say "recess, " I'm tired
Where is my time?
Gone in my mind
Gone, I can't find
Euphoria
When I get upset
I think in my head
"I do as she says"
People gonna say
If you need a break, someone'll take your place
People gonna try
To tell you that you're fine with dollars in their eyes
(Just remember)
Don't let them fuck you, honey, no, oh
Don't let them try (ooh)
Don't let them hurt you, baby
Just say "recess, " I'm tired
@colorfulsoul7554
This whole song makes me think about how I saw one specific moment in different parts of my life.
At the moment I was just a kid, I had gum tangled in my curls, I was crying, not understanding why things were good for my classmates and so bad for me (undiagnosed ADHD and Autism) wondering what did I ever do to deserve being hit and laughed at. My mom was taking the gum out with ice and a curly hair brush. Telling me to not let them mess with me, to not give them attention and just prove them that Iām better than their weird childish obsession with making me suffer.
At 13 I realized that it wasnāt my fault, they were making fun of things I couldnāt change, I remembered that moment in a deja vu, I was sitting in the bathroom while my mom would help me take off all the leaves that got stuck in my hair when they threw me in a pile of leaves and dirt. Sheād tell me to not let those stupid behaviors hurt me, because if Iām hurt, they win. If I cry, Iām giving them exactly what they wanted all along. If I hide, I make them more powerful than me. And thatās not what we want, right?
At 16, now, I understand what that āweā means. A generational trauma caused by bullying and undiagnosed ADHD. My mom was bullied her whole life. And so did my grandma. And her mom. And the story just repeated itself for ages.
I, shamefully, did the same thing to my younger cousins before I understood how this behavior can be toxic and harmful, making us force ourselves to be āstronger than our bulliesā by not showing emotions and ignoring them and trying to convince ourselves that if we ask for help, they āwinā. Telling them that they should prove themselves better than their bullies, all while doing the stupid tradition of taking stuff out of their hairs.
I hope Iām being able to reverse that and break the chain of generational traumatized ADHDs
@adrien...555
This Is Probably The Most Calm Song In K-12, To Be Honest.
@jorgi591
Es cierto um dia mientras lavava los platos (hoy) me dio no se como ansiedad o no se y casualmente estaba escuchando musica y cuando me paso eso de la ansiedad o no se comenso a sonar recess y me calme casi de inmediato
@tryingtogetovertheborder6647
And one of the best but all of them are the best tbh
@ceed8674
Are u sure cuz orange juice is the only song without cuss words in it
@kanylem1752
X'ole Nelson ikr
@heluv_kim8352
You should try fire drill sweet pea LOL
@yesbutactuallyno1521
āI should be happy, but I can't get out of my bedā I can relate all too much
@KelceHurtsSwift
Depression is a mf šš
@KelceHurtsSwift
@Geno Sans thats how it be sadly
@macncheembz1052
Yes, but actually no same....