I still can’t believe K-12 was a year ago-

POV: it’s really late on a school night and your favorite music artist just spoiled you with a lot of music

I love the “ am I just a numberÆÄÊĄGH “ part 😍😍

I love how she sounds less and less human as the song goes on... it really portrays the message she's trying to convey and it makes my brain tingle

Do you ever just think about how creative this woman is

You can really tell she played with her style and voice and it’s something I didn’t know I needed until now

*She's REally Pouring Out Her Heart on this ONE. She's talking about how the industry doesn't care about her Creativity, they only care about her making a record hit. and she is exhausted, and just feels like just a number that can just be cut off and replaced so easily. They play A LOT of GAMES in the industry. As the TEMPO INCREASES it's like how the music hits the charts, sometimes you'll rise and sometimes you'll numbers will DROP- as the tempo slows is like when you are no longer popular and your dead and useless to them and they just throw you away.*

Unpopular opinion: This is one of the best songs of mel.

**Basically everyone sleeping ** Melanie: **drops a whole EP**

The way that she takes her time with her creativity and actually puts a story behind her music instead of just pushing out music to make money is so beautiful.

Hot take: After School has some of her absolute best works on it and is criminally underrated. This is the best damn song they’ve ever made no joke.

"Take me to venus" "They're looking for me on venus"

Isn’t it fitting that the after school EP came out on Friday when the school week ends?

It’s cool how she can turn “ Am I just a numbeHEARARRRREWARSRE “ into beautiful lyrics

Here's something I noticed- in this song she says "Take me to Venus" and in one of her songs from PORTALS she says "Somewhere on Venus they're searching for me"

Can we all agree Melanie has never made a bad song

Her vocal technique is very different in these new songs. It's quite refreshing actually. It's harder, darker, more mature. I really like the edge that her voice has.

“You push us past our limits just to watch decimals grow.” Wow, that spoke volumes. Love that Mel’s very vocal on that!

I’ll never grow out of my Melanie Martinez phase

3 years of After School 🐣💕

NOT HER DROPPING THE WHOLE EP IN 10 MINS- OMG-

gurl the tempo changes & THAT BRIDGE !!!!

lyrics for me

I come back to this song every so often because this is something I can’t put into words. The way the school system has treated me is completely unfair to my emotions or personal wants. I could not force myself to go to school because of how bad it made me feel for falling behind, how horrible being in a classroom full of ignorant people was, how the curriculum itself was constructed so you couldn’t be creative if you tried. Am I just a number to them? Do I need to be numb to the system’s abuse in order to understand? Leave it to Melanie to voice mine and so many other’s pain so clearly through song

“You push us past our limits” I felt so bad when she said that because she’s working so hard right now

Who else is ready for another movie by Melanie

R.I.P Cry Baby 2015-2023

This hits different after you breakdown over a test

people say melanie hasn’t changed her music style, but bro this song sounds completely different

"Oh,I need a reason why I'm looked like a joke" i felt that so bad.

Unpopular opinion: this is the best song from after school album

My favorite song from the after school ep album

She doesn’t have any bad songs. I might not like some songs as much as others but i still know all the lyrics & sang them straight to her at her concert.

I appreciate the change in the end, it fits better, it literally just sounded like she did this in one take, no adlibs or hidden harmonies just echo, and the beat increases randomly and she looses the rhythm a little making her sound kinda crazy

I wish there was a music video for this song so bad 😭😭

after school is so underrated like it slaysss

lyrics guy here [Verse 1] Count up your portion, count up your checks Either you're fam or you’re comin' at my neck When you gonna freeze with the cool dramatics? I'm not inspired by your foolish practice Why do you bullshit? Side up your fence I’m just a chicken givin' you the egg Soon, you're gonna see that your platform's wasted Don't speak too soon on your doubts you're making A big deal out of a little thing Why should I try to conform to formulated pasts When clearly all my instincts led to something more magical? [Chorus] Am I just a number 'cause it seems like that's your goal? You push us past our limits just to watch decimals grow Oh, I need a reason why I’m looked at like a joke Until I prove you wrong like I’ve done time and time before And I don't like your teachings and your criticisms lack The potential to pageantry, my solid golden path To this, I hope my future is a mile, clairvoyant There’s no controlling the imagination on a send [Verse 2] Take me to Venus, let me explode I'm ready to pop like a volcano Jump over me like you're playing hot lava Emotions on one hundred thousand, who's gonna Drink me like soda? People, of course Use all your words to distract from the source Aware of the growth, the paper happens Leave me alone in my own concoction Breakin’ all my fingertips to carve out many roads Pushin' out the petals from the thought of what I know [Chorus] Am I just a number 'cause it seems like that's your goal? You push us past our limits just to watch decimals grow Oh, I need a reason why I'm looked at like a joke Until I prove you wrong like I've done time and time before And all my intuition says is expansion comes first But watch us buy material and talkin' 'bout in here My heart space and my cranium must belong to my dear Don't push me to the edge until I'm useless and can't feel [Bridge] They replaced their search for knowledge With the reach of many material gains They lack the tenderness of the sensitive Empathetic but he's cryin' from the pain It's too late to grow their frame In their mind, seems like it's already made No use in arguin' with someone who doesn't Wanna cry or retice worthy of creation Am I just a number? Am I just a number? Am I just a number? Am I just a number? [Chorus] Am I just a number 'cause it seems like that's your goal? You push us past our limits just to watch our numbers grow Oh, I need a reason why I'm looked at like a joke Until I prove you wrong like I've done time and time before And all my intuition says is expansion comes first But watch us buy material and talkin' 'bout in here My heart space and my cranium must be love to my dear Don't push me to the edge until I'm useless and can't feel

It's the talent for me 💅

This is the most complex music from her. A lot of uncommon chords. 4/4 and 3/4 rhythm combined. It's totally unique, I love it!

My favorite song ever

Melanie: breathes Me: yes.

i dont got school tomorrow SO IMA LEARN ALL THESE SONGS

She literally can’t make a song bad

After School 10M milestone: The Bakery: ✅️ Test Me: ✅️ Brain & Heart: ✅️ Numbers: ✅️ Field Trip: Notebook: Glued:

I love how she sounds like she's mad but calm at the same time at somebody while singing the song, it makes it sound amazing for no reason

Why do people hate her so much? Shes so inspirational and I couldn't imagine if there wasn't ever a music creator that is so confident. She is so strong and teaches a lot by her songs. I couldn't imagine how hard it was for her to create a whole album in this global pandemic.

“Empathetic bodies crying ", for me it means that nice and kind people have to indure the most pain in this world

"Am I just a numberℎ𝑎A𝑎ℎᴀᴀH" is so perfect

Fun fact: All of Melanie's songs are soo freakin good.

Crybabies: * hating school * Also crybabies: * loving melanie her songs about school *

Best song in After School, you can’t change my mind. The lyrics, the vocals, the beat, ITS ALL SO PERFECT💗

AM I JUST A NUMBER CUZ IT SEEMS THATS YOUR GOAL PUSH US PAST OUR LIMITS JUST TO WATCH OUR NUMBERS GROW

she is dropping stuff left and right and i love it, tHESE ARE BANGERS

Show & Tell: Who are you? Numbers: I'm you but deeper and more sad.

*numbers* one of the best songs written along with many others!

After school ep is so underrated

"She's the only one who sees me for who I really am instead of how many I reach" -Piggyback

That part where she repeat *"Am i just a number?"* sounds like she is crying..

Happy bday after school :)

Hands down her most underated song 🏫✏️💗

I like it when she goes “Am I just a numberℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎ℎᴀᴀʜ“ It hits hard 😔✌️

She more of a gothic princess, instead of black she like bright colors.

this is my favorite song from the after school EP album, its so good!

EARTHLINGS STREAM THIS SONG. ROAD TO 10M

she literally never had a bad songs

Here's the lyrics if u wanna sing along :3 [Verse 1] Count up your portion, count up your checks Either you're fam or you’re comin' at my neck When you gonna freeze with the cool dramatics? I'm not inspired by your foolish practice Why do you bullshit? Side up your fence I’m just a chicken givin' you the egg Soon, you're gonna see that your platform's wasted Don't speak too soon on your doubts you're making A big deal out of a little thing Why should I try to conform to formulated pasts When clearly all my instincts led to something more magical? [Chorus] Am I just a number 'cause it seems like that's your goal? You push us past our limits just to watch decimals grow Oh, I need a reason why I’m looked at like a joke Until I prove you wrong like I’ve done time and time before And I don't like your teachings and your criticisms lack The potential to pageantry, my solid golden path To this, I hope my future is a mile, clairvoyant There’s no controlling the imagination on a send [Verse 2] Take me to Venus, let me explode I'm ready to pop like a volcano Jump over me like you're playing hot lava Emotions on one hundred thousand, who's gonna Drink me like soda? People, of course Use all your words to distract from the source Aware of the growth, the paper happens Leave me alone in my own concoction Breakin’ all my fingertips to carve out many roads Pushin' out the petals from the thought of what I know [Chorus] Am I just a number 'cause it seems like that's your goal? You push us past our limits just to watch decimals grow Oh, I need a reason why I'm looked at like a joke Until I prove you wrong like I've done time and time before And all my intuition says is expansion comes first But watch us buy material and talkin' 'bout in here My heart space and my cranium must belong to my dear Don't push me to the edge until I'm useless and can't feel [Bridge] They replaced their search for knowledge With the reach of many material gains They lack the tenderness of the sensitive Empathetic but he's cryin' from the pain It's too late to grow their frame In their mind, seems like it's already made No use in arguin' with someone who doesn't Wanna cry or retice worthy of creation Am I just a number? Am I just a number? Am I just a number? Am I just a number? [Chorus] Am I just a number 'cause it seems like that's your goal? You push us past our limits just to watch our numbers grow Oh, I need a reason why I'm looked at like a joke Until I prove you wrong like I've done time and time before And all my intuition says is expansion comes first But watch us buy material and talkin' 'bout in here My heart space and my cranium must be love to my dear Don't push me to the edge until I'm useless and can't

When she said “pricking all my fingertips to carve out many roads” y’all slept on it

i feel like this song could also work for people struggling with school/math and/or dyscalculia. as someone with dyscalculia in fact, I relate to this song in that way.

For some reason when she says "just to watch decimals grow" it's really satisfying

YOURE POSTING EVERYTHING AT ONCE IM OVERWHELMED AHHHHH

And here i am again 2yrs later....

Happy birthday to Melanie’s best project

THIS SONG DESERVES A MUSIC VIDEO

This woman have NEVER released an bad song. Change my mind.

As a crybaby father never had a bad song💗

I love this song so much and i love how its about being drained by the useless and old school system🩷

Melanie Martinez: breathes me: ✨A R T✨

The people who disliked accidently pressed it because theyr were crying that Melanie's music is so beautiful 🔥

After School EP>>>>>

numbers is one of her most underrated songs its so sad..

“i need a reason why i’m looked at like a joke.” “don’t push me to the edge until i’m useless and can’t feel” 🥺💔 i love you mel ❤️

It’s so crazy how she was working on 2 movies/ EPS at the same time! She started working on K12 for 4 years around 2016-2020. And during that time she was working on K12 part2/ After school for 3 years 2017-2020. I could never work on a movie and work on the part 2 of the movie at the same time.

AM I A NUMBER BECAUSE IT SEEMS LIKE THAT'S YOUR GOAL HITS HARD, THIS SONG IS SO GOOD

fav songs from each album: - k-12: highschool sweethearts - crybaby: sippy cup - after school: numbers

OBSESSED. I don’t even care if I’m supposed to be asleep for school, I’d rather listen to Melanie all night 😏

She can directs,design,write great songs,sings,dances,act, like what can't she do. Edit: Um... Wow, I've been an Crybaby for almost 4 years and I'm proud of Melanie!

I see now how this was her transitional project

"Am I just a numberℎ𝑎𝑎𝑎ℎᴀᴀʜ“ i really felt that

Daddy Mel is a true inspiration to me!

My Spotify Playlist: Ah sh¡t, another song..

That part where shes belting like ‘until i prove you wrong like ive done time and time before’ SUCHSNNDJWOOSKSN

My favorite line is “Don’t push me to the edge until I’m useless and can’t feel.” Since most teachers say they want to push you to your end goal but they lack creative freedom so they end up pushing too far.

MELANIE ALWAYS MAKES BOMB MUSIC AND IM NEVER DISAPPOINTED!!!

I feel sad for everyone, who dont know her. She's so amazing and talented and I'm glad to know her till Cry Baby's Era. Lets all appreciate her angelic voice ♡

Here's 2014 and love you so much

it changed omg

POV: you’re early and ran straight to the comments

The people who disliked probably thought it meant: dis i like

Most Viewed to Least viewed Afterschool EP songs 1. The Bakery 2. Test Me 3. Numbers 4. Brain and Heart 5. Notebook 6. Field Trip 7. Glued

the people need to listen after school EP