"Bombs on Monday Morning" is an unreleased song by Melanie Martinez. It was recorded in the sessions for her debut studio album, Cry Baby.
The second demo was leaked on January 16, 2016. The final version was leaked on February 17, 2021, followed by the first demo on May 10, 2021. The third demo was subsequently leaked on March 1, 2022.
Background
This song was scrapped from Cry Baby presumably due to thematic reasons, as there are stark differences from the song's theme that don't fit in properly with the album's storyline.
Theme
The song's lyrics suggest that the person singing is trying to comfort their lover during an ongoing tragedy that is threatening them and their family. The singer attempts to reassure their lover that everything will be fine, despite their current situation. The actual tragedy the family is experiencing is unknown, although there are various fan theories online.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Pinky promise
I'll still love your garden
Even with no flowers
Even with no flowers
Doctor's orders
Don't be brokenhearted
Time will still be ours
Time will still be ours
[Pre-chorus]
Never thought that something
Something so tragic
Could ever happen to
Our peaceful, little perfect family
I promise
Promise to love you
You and the children
Carousel spinnin'
Our neighborhood will always be this pretty
[Chorus]
Bombs are falling
On Monday morning
Waiting for the news together
An explosion, any moment
You make moments last forever and ever
(You make moments last forever)
[Verse 2]
Eyes like hazel
Twinkle in the starlight
Even when they're crying
Even when they're crying
Constellations
Forming out of scar lines
Even when they're dying
Love will still be trying
[Pre-chorus]
Never thought that something
Something so tragic
Could ever happen to
Our peaceful, little perfect family
I promise
Promise to love you
You and the children
Carousel spinnin'
Our neighborhood will always be this pretty
[Chorus]
Bombs are falling
On Monday morning
Waiting for the news together
An explosion, any moment
You make moments last forever and ever
[Bridge]
Bombs are falling on Monday morning
Bombs are falling, you make moments last forever
[Chorus]
Bombs are falling
On Monday morning
Waiting for the news together
An explosion, any moment
You make moments last forever and ever
[Outro]
Bombs are falling (You make moments last forever and ever)
On Monday morning
Bombs are falling (You make moments last forever and ever)
You make moments last forever
You make moments last forever
[Verse 1]
Pinky promise
I'll still love your garden
Even with no flowers
Even with no flowers
Doctor's orders
Don't be brokenhearted
Time will still be ours
Time will still be ours
[Pre-chorus]
Never thought that something
Something so tragic
Could ever happen to
Our peaceful, little perfect family
I promise
Promise to love you
You and the children
Carousel spinnin'
Our neighborhood will always be this pretty
[Chorus]
Bombs are falling
On Monday morning
Waiting for the news together
An explosion, any moment
You make moments last forever and ever
(You make moments last forever)
[Verse 2]
Eyes like hazel
Twinkle in the starlight
Even when they're crying
Even when they're crying
Constellations
Forming out of scar lines
Even when they're dying
Love will still be trying
[Pre-chorus]
Never thought that something
Something so tragic
Could ever happen to
Our peaceful, little perfect family
I promise
Promise to love you
You and the children
Carousel spinnin'
Our neighborhood will always be this pretty
[Chorus]
Bombs are falling
On Monday morning
Waiting for the news together
An explosion, any moment
You make moments last forever and ever
[Bridge]
Bombs are falling on Monday morning
Bombs are falling, you make moments last forever
[Chorus]
Bombs are falling
On Monday morning
Waiting for the news together
An explosion, any moment
You make moments last forever and ever
[Outro]
Bombs are falling on Monday morning
Bombs are falling
You make moments last forever
You make moments last forever
[Verse 1]
Pinky promise
I'll still love your garden
Even with no flowers
Even with no flowers
Doctor's orders
Don't be brokenhearted
Time will still be ours
Time will still be ours
[Pre-chorus]
Never thought that something
Something so tragic
Could ever happen to
Our peaceful, little perfect family
I promise
Promise to love you
You and the children
Carousel spinnin'
Our neighborhood will always be this pretty
[Chorus]
Bombs are falling
On Monday morning
Waiting for the news together
An explosion, any moment
You make moments last forever and ever
(You make moments last forever)
[Verse 2]
Eyes like hazel
Twinkle in the starlight
Even when they're crying
Even when they're crying
Constellations
Forming out of scar lines
Even when they're dying
Love will still be trying
[Pre-chorus]
Never thought that something
Something so tragic
Could ever happen to
Our peaceful, little perfect family
I promise
Promise to love you
You and the children
Carousel spinnin'
Our neighborhood will always be this pretty
[Chorus]
Bombs are falling
On Monday morning
Waiting for the news together
An explosion, any moment
You make moments last forever and ever
[Bridge]
Bombs are falling on Monday morning
Bombs are falling, you make moments last forever
[Chorus]
Bombs are falling
On Monday morning
Waiting for the news together
An explosion, any moment
You make moments last forever and ever
[Outro]
Bombs are falling (You make moments last forever and ever)
On Monday morning
Bombs are falling (You make moments last forever and ever)
You make moments last forever
You make moments last forever
[Verse 1]
Pinky promise
I'll still love your garden
Even with no flowers
Even with no flowers
Doctor's orders
Don't be brokenhearted
Time will still be ours
Time will still be ours
[Pre-chorus]
Never thought that something
Something so tragic
Could ever happen to
Our peaceful, little perfect family
I promise
Promise to love you
You and the children
Carousel spinnin'
Our neighborhood will always be this pretty
[Chorus]
Bombs are falling
On Monday morning
Waiting for the news together
An explosion, any moment
You make moments last forever and ever
(You make moments last forever)
[Verse 2]
Eyes like hazel
Twinkle in the starlight
Even when they're crying
Even when they're crying
Constellations
Forming out of scar lines
Even when they're dying
Love will still be trying
[Pre-chorus]
Never thought that something
Something so tragic
Could ever happen to
Our peaceful, little perfect family
I promise
Promise to love you
You and the children
Carousel spinnin'
Our neighborhood will always be this pretty
[Chorus]
Bombs are falling
On Monday morning
Waiting for the news together
An explosion, any moment
You make moments last forever and ever
[Bridge]
Bombs are falling on Monday morning
Bombs are falling, you make moments last forever
[Chorus]
Bombs are falling
On Monday morning
Waiting for the news together
An explosion, any moment
You make moments last forever and ever
[Outro]
Bombs are falling on Monday morning
Bombs are falling
You make moments last forever
You make moments last forever
Official versions
| Version | Associated project | Leak date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "bombs on monday morning 01" (demo 1) | Cry Baby | May 10, 2021 | One Love | March 3, 2014 | 4:04 |
| "bombs on monday morning 02" (demo 2) | Cry Baby | January 16, 2016 | One Love | 2014 | 4:04 |
| Demo 2 instrumental | Cry Baby | Undocumented | One Love | 2014 | 4:04 |
| "bombs on monday morning 03" (demo 3) | Cry Baby | March 1, 2022 | One Love | 2014 | 4:04 |
| "bombs on monday morning 04 (new key)" (final) | Cry Baby | February 17, 2021 | One Love | 2014 | 4:04 |
Trivia
- The song uses one of the stems used in "Carousel".
- In 2020, the song had been used as an audio for a trend on TikTok. The trend then resurfaced in 2023.
- The line "Our peaceful, little perfect family" is most likely a reference to "Dollhouse".
- The line "Carousel spinnin'" is a direct reference to "Carousel".
