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"Fire Drill", also registered as "Credits Song/Fire Drill",[1] is a song by Melanie Martinez that was released as a stand-alone single on June 26, 2020. It was intended to be on Melanie's fourth extended play (EP), After School EP, however, it was later scrapped. This song also plays during the end credits of Melanie's film, K-12.
Background[]
On August 18, 2019, the registration on all repertoires was noticed by fans, speculating it would be the end credits song on the film. A snippet of the song was circulating a few days before the movie release on September 6, 2019.
On January 8, 2020, Melanie held a Q&A on her Instagram story regarding the After School EP. In this Q&A, she stated that "Fire Drill" would be one of seven tracks on the EP.[2] In an interview released on February 6, 2020, Melanie revealed that the song was intended to be released as a single by the end of February.[3]
During an interview with Travis Mills for Beats 1, Melanie confirmed that the song was still planned to be released as a single before the release of the After School EP;[4] it was later released on June 26, 2020.
On August 29, 2021, a watermarked snippet of a video related to K-12 was leaked. In it, Zion Moreno, the actress who played Fleur, can be seen dancing with fire surrounding her as her name appears on screen while "Fire Drill" plays in the background. The purpose of this video has not been clarified yet.
Track list[]
Digital track listing - Fire Drill
- 🅴 indicates the song is explicit, but also has a clean version.
- * = indicates the song is a re-release.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fire Drill 🅴" | Melanie Martinez • Michael Keenan | Keenan | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Play Date 🅴*" | Martinez • Jennifer Decilveo | Keenan • Decilveo | 2:59 |
Total length: |
7:14 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fire Drill 🅴" | Melanie Martinez • Michael Keenan | Keenan | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Play Date 🅴*" | Martinez • Jennifer Decilveo | Keenan • Decilveo | 2:59 |
Total length: |
7:14 | |||
Theme[]
The song addresses themes of fake friends, childhood bullies, and attention-seekers. While "Fire Drill" draws some inspiration from Melanie's personal experiences at school, it is also speculated that Timothy Heller, who accused Melanie of rape in December 2017, might have influenced certain lyrics. Phrases like "We're on the same side" and "Bullying / screwing around / with people they don't even really know" in the song seem to reflect the way people online accuse her and make assumptions about her.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
I've never fit into any category, always deemed an outcast
Since I was in Sunday School and all the cool kids said I was weird
It's exactly the same, they say:
"Why do you dress that way?
Why do you act that way?
Why aren't you just like me?"
So is that what you really wanna say to me?
You're playin' games with me
Telling me if I'm unkind, still you abandon me
Calling me words I'm not
Painting a picture that's false
You must not know my heart, but I know it isn't your fault
You live in a world and you clutch
You don't get out very much
Livin' in a fake world full of facades and chaotic behaviour
You pull the lever for fun
Yell "Fire!" then you just run
[Chorus]
Fire drill
What would happen if a nuke just hit?
Would you say bye to your family? Would you post about it?
Fire drill
If it all went up in flames one day
Would you give your mom a hug before your house burned away?
It kills
I wish the best for you and
You think I ignore you too, but
Really I'm tryna live my own life
And be present more, and so should you
It's alright to
[Verse 2]
Cryin' inside
'Cause nothin' I say ever comes out right
We're on the same side
If I'm honest with you, you just run and hide
I'm bad at public speaking
But I'm speaking now, so hear me out (Shut up)
I personally believe that everyone is fully capable
Of more than what they're doing
All of the bullying
All of the screwing around with people
They don't even really know, oh (Blah blah blah)
Eatin' a hate soufflé and an angry, bitter sorbet
All 'cause you were bored one day
Losing your wits and your grace
[Chorus]
Fire drill
What would happen if a nuke just hit?
Would you say bye to your family? Would you post about it?
Fire drill
If it all went up in flames one day
Would you give your mom a hug before your house burned away?
It kills
I wish the best for you and
You think I ignore you too, but
Really I'm tryna live my own life
And be present more, and so should you
It's alright to
[Bridge]
I am not the government
I am not the fucked up men
I am not a part of anything that is hateful
Love is seeping out my pores
I don't hold anger anymore
Even for people who hurt and betray me (Okay)
I am not the government
I am not the fucked up men (Gross)
I am not a part of anything that is hateful
Love is seeping out my pores
I don't hold anger anymore
Even for people who hurt and betray me
[Chorus]
Fire drill
What would happen if a nuke just hit?
Would you say bye to your family? Would you post about it?
Fire drill
If it all went up in flames one day
Would you give your mom a hug before your house burned away?
It kills
I wish the best for you and
You think I ignore you too, but
Really I'm tryna live my own life
And be present more, and so should you
It's alright to
[Outro]
I'm getting out of here
[Verse 1]
I've never fit into any category, always deemed an outcast
Since I was in Sunday School and all the cool kids said I was weird
It's exactly the same, they say:
"Why do you dress that way?
Why do you act that way?
Why aren't you just like me?"
So is that what you really wanna say to me?
You're playin' games with me
Telling me if I'm unkind, still you abandon me
Calling me words I'm not
Painting a picture that's false
You must not know my heart, but I know it isn't your fault
You live in a world and you clutch
You don't get out very much
Livin' in a fake world full of facades and chaotic behaviour
You pull the lever for fun
Yell "Fire!" then you just run
[Chorus]
Fire drill
What would happen if a nuke just hit?
Would you say bye to your family? Would you post about it?
Fire drill
If it all went up in flames one day
Would you give your mom a hug before your house burned away?
It kills
I wish the best for you and
You think I ignore you too, but
Really I'm tryna live my own life
And be present more, and so should you
It's alright to
[Verse 2]
Cryin' inside
'Cause nothin' I say ever comes out right
We're on the same side
If I'm honest with you, you just run and hide
I'm bad at public speaking
But I'm speaking now, so hear me out (Shut up)
I personally believe that everyone is fully capable
Of more than what they're doing
All of the bullying
All of the screwing around with people
They don't even really know, oh (Blah blah blah)
Eatin' a hate soufflé and an angry, bitter sorbet
All 'cause you were bored one day
Losing your wits and your grace
[Chorus]
Fire drill
What would happen if a nuke just hit?
Would you say bye to your family? Would you post about it?
Fire drill
If it all went up in flames one day
Would you give your mom a hug before your house burned away?
It kills
I wish the best for you and
You think I ignore you too, but
Really I'm tryna live my own life
And be present more, and so should you
It's alright to
[Bridge]
I am not the government
I am not the fucked up men
I am not a part of anything that is hateful
Love is seeping out my pores
I don't hold anger anymore
Even for people who hurt and betray me (Okay)
I am not the government
I am not the fucked up men (Gross)
I am not a part of anything that is hateful
Love is seeping out my pores
I don't hold anger anymore
Even for people who hurt and betray me
[Chorus]
Fire drill
What would happen if a nuke just hit?
Would you say bye to your family? Would you post about it?
Fire drill
If it all went up in flames one day
Would you give your mom a hug before your house burned away?
It kills
I wish the best for you and
You think I ignore you too, but
Really I'm tryna live my own life
And be present more, and so should you
It's alright to
[Outro]
I'm getting out of here
Official versions[]
| Version | Released on | Release date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | Final | Single | June 26, 2020 | Michael Keenan | 2018 | 4:15 |
| Instrumental | Unreleased | July 22, 2020 (leaked) | Michael Keenan | 2018 | 4:15 |
Live performance[]
"Fire Drill" was performed at:
Tours[]
Festivals[]
- All Things Go Fall Classic (debut performance)
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- It has been said that the leaked snippet was an alternate version of the film's end credits, featuring the cast wearing the school uniforms dancing along to the song. It has also been said that it was a special video given to the movie's crew, rather than part of the film itself.[leaked]
- The song interpolates the children's song "Do Your Ears Hang Low?".
- The song received favorable reviews from critics.[citation needed]
- During the K-12 Tour, Melanie expanded the song to give thanks to the dancers and let in special guests, repeating the chorus one last time
- This song, "Copy Cat" and "PIGGYBACK" are the only songs that've never had a physical release.
References[]
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v • e  | |
|---|---|
| Featured tracks | Notebook • Test Me • Brain & Heart • Numbers • Glued • Field Trip • The Bakery |
| Scrapped tracks | Absorb • Chrysalis • Clockwork • Copy Cat (ft. Tierra Whack) • Erase Her • Fire Drill • Function • History • Lost & Found • Maze • Paper Cut • Spin The Bottle • The Tunnel • Trophy • Under The Desk |
| 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 |
