"Absorb" is an unreleased song by Melanie Martinez. It was recorded in the sessions for her fourth extended play, After School EP, however, it was later scrapped.
The full song was leaked on November 9, 2021.
Theme[]
This song is about a relationship that has hit a rough patch and both parties are trying to work through their issues and communicate better. The lyrics express a willingness to listen and understand each other and to let go of pride and ego in order to move forward. The chorus emphasizes the idea of being open and receptive to each other's thoughts and emotions and allowing love to be the guiding force in repairing the relationship.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Here's the deal, I knew it wasn't your fault
But you placed the blame on me, that was uncalled for
I have plenty empathy to try and lend you
You seem to stop trying, oh
Karma took us here, we're in a pickle
But as long as we're sincere and never fickle
You've got all the perspective
I'm trying to listen to get out of this cycle, oh
[Pre-chorus]
Ain't too proud to try?
I'll hear you out, I'll make it sprout, grow
All the stupid shit and all the doubts all matter now, so
[Chorus]
Show me a piece of your mind
I’m a sponge and it's water time
I'll project a piece of my heart
Absorb all the love, absorb all the love
[Verse 2]
Feeling all the doom and all the thunder
'Cause the storms, they do consume, they cause a blunder
Even though we can't undo what's been established
You can learn from all the clouds
Maybe I've been too isolated
I can say the same for you, but we can make it
If we throw away our pride for just a second
It's okay to not be right
[Pre-chorus]
Ain't too proud to try?
I'll hear you out, I'll make it sprout, grow
All the stupid shit and all the doubts all matter now, so
[Chorus]
Show me a piece of your mind
I’m a sponge and it's water time
I'll project a piece of my heart
Absorb all the love, absorb all the love
[Chorus]
Show me a piece of your mind
I’m a sponge and it's water time
I'll project a piece of my heart
Absorb all the love, absorb all the love
[Verse 1]
Here's the deal, I knew it wasn't your fault
But you placed the blame on me, that was uncalled for
I have plenty empathy to try and lend you
You seem to stop trying, oh
Karma took us here, we're in a pickle
But as long as we're sincere and never fickle
You've got all the perspective
I'm trying to listen to get out of this cycle, oh
[Pre-chorus]
Ain't too proud to try?
I'll hear you out, I'll make it sprout, grow
All the stupid shit and all the doubts all matter now, so
[Chorus]
Show me a piece of your mind
I’m a sponge and it's water time
I'll project a piece of my heart
Absorb all the love, absorb all the love
[Verse 2]
Feeling all the doom and all the thunder
'Cause the storms, they do consume, they cause a blunder
Even though we can't undo what's been established
You can learn from all the clouds
Maybe I've been too isolated
I can say the same for you, but we can make it
If we throw away our pride for just a second
It's okay to not be right
[Pre-chorus]
Ain't too proud to try?
I'll hear you out, I'll make it sprout, grow
All the stupid shit and all the doubts all matter now, so
[Chorus]
Show me a piece of your mind
I’m a sponge and it's water time
I'll project a piece of my heart
Absorb all the love, absorb all the love
[Chorus]
Show me a piece of your mind
I’m a sponge and it's water time
I'll project a piece of my heart
Absorb all the love, absorb all the love
Official versions[]
| Version | Associated project | Leak date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Absorb.Rough Mix.022820.mp3" (final) | After School EP | November 9, 2021 | Unknown | February 28, 2020 | 2:34 |
| Instrumental | After School EP | Unleaked | Unknown | 2020 | Unknown |
Trivia[]
- This song was most likely produced by Omer Fedi or Blake Slatkin due to close recording dates with "WOMB"'s demo and "The Bakery". The original file name of this song is also similar to the original file name of "WOMB"'s demo.
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|---|---|
| Featured tracks | Notebook • Test Me • Brain & Heart • Numbers • Glued • Field Trip • The Bakery |
| Scrapped tracks | Absorb • Clockwork • Copy Cat (ft. Tierra Whack) • Erase Her • Fire Drill • Function • History • Lost & Found • Paper Cut • Spin The Bottle • Trophy • Under The Desk |
| Related tracks | Chrysalis • Maze • The Tunnel |
| Characters | Abuelita • Bunnies |
| Producers | Blake Slatkin • Melanie Martinez (exec.) • Michael Keenan |
| Extra | K-12 • CAN'T WAIT TILL I'M OUT OF K-12 • All Hallow's Eve • Merchandise |