"Notebook" is a song by Melanie Martinez that is featured as the first track on her fourth extended play (EP), After School EP. It is also the fourteenth track on the deluxe edition of Melanie's second album K-12.
The pre-release mix of the song leaked the day before it was released.
Theme[]
In an Instagram post, Melanie revealed the theme of this song:[1]
Notebook is a very emotionally raw breakup song about setting boundaries after being taken for granted. (Queen of Swords energy)
Melanie Martinez
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
Write this down, baby
[Verse 1]
I'm not physically fulfilled
You've never held it down all night
And you're selfish 'cause you always
Think your ass is always right
And you never see the lesson
When it's right in front your eyes
Are you writing this shit down?
'Cause baby boy I think it's time
[Pre-chorus 1]
Time you learned a thing or two
'Bout how to keep a girl like me with you
Time you learned how to switch it up
I'm tired of riding till you just give up
'Cause I didn't sign up for this
Actin' like your time's more valuable
When I sacrificed blood for you
I sacrificed blood
[Chorus]
Write this shit in your notebook, baby
Since you never wrotе love letters to mе, to me
Don't forget all the things I've taught you
You'll need it for someone who isn't me, ain't me
[Verse 2]
What's the point in your I love you's
When they don't hold any weight?
You touch your computer much more
Than you have ever touched me
Every night you come back home
Then you just go back to sleep
Laying next to just a friend
Who occasionally fucks me
[Pre-chorus 2]
Time you know just how I feel
Since you threw me away forever
Time you start growing up
Age is nothing if you're not evolved
Yeah, I didn't have time for this
But I still gave you my all
I sacrificed blood for you
I sacrificed blood
[Chorus]
Write this shit in your notebook, baby
Since you never wrote love letters to me, to me
Don't forget all the things I've taught you
You'll need it for someone who isn't me, ain't me
[Intro]
Write this down, baby
[Verse 1]
I'm not physically fulfilled
You've never held it down all night
And you're selfish 'cause you always
Think your ass is always right
And you never see the lesson
When it's right in front your eyes
Are you writing this shit down?
'Cause baby boy I think it's time
[Pre-chorus 1]
Time you learned a thing or two
'Bout how to keep a girl like me with you
Time you learned how to switch it up
I'm tired of riding till you just give up
'Cause I didn't sign up for this
Actin' like your time's more valuable
When I sacrificed blood for you
I sacrificed blood
[Chorus]
Write this shit in your notebook, baby
Since you never wrotе love letters to mе, to me
Don't forget all the things I've taught you
You'll need it for someone who isn't me, ain't me
[Verse 2]
What's the point in your I love you's
When they don't hold any weight?
You touch your computer much more
Than you have ever touched me
Every night you come back home
Then you just go back to sleep
Laying next to just a friend
Who occasionally fucks me
[Pre-chorus 2]
Time you know just how I feel
Since you threw me away forever
Time you start growing up
Age is nothing if you're not evolved
Yeah, I didn't have time for this
But I still gave you my all
I sacrificed blood for you
I sacrificed blood
[Chorus]
Write this shit in your notebook, baby
Since you never wrote love letters to me, to me
Don't forget all the things I've taught you
You'll need it for someone who isn't me, ain't me
Official versions[]
| Version | Released on | Release date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | Final | After School EP • K-12 (After School - Deluxe Edition) | September 25, 2020 | Michael Keenan | 2017-2020 | 2:30 |
| Instrumental | Unreleased | December 9, 2020 (leaked) | Michael Keenan | 2017-2020 | 2:30 | |
| Demos | ||||||
| "01 Notebook.mp3" (pre-release mix) | Unreleased | September 24, 2020 (leaked) | Michael Keenan | 2017-2020 | 2:34 | |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- In a Zoom chat with fans, Melanie said that she had written the song "years ago". [citation needed]
- She later revealed that it had been written on June 26, 2017.[2]
- This makes Notebook the earliest written song on the EP.
- She later revealed that it had been written on June 26, 2017.[2]
- This song, along with "Erase Her" and "Trophy", are the earliest recorded songs for After School EP.
- It is also the shortest song on the EP.[3]
- This was the only song from After School that was not performed at the CAN'T WAIT TILL I'M OUT OF K-12 virtual concert.
- "Notebook" and "PIGGYBACK" are the only songs that have been officially released by Melanie that have not been performed live.
- Among the deluxe edition of K-12, this is the shortest song overall.
- The promotional photos for "Notebook" is supposed to represent the song on the extended play, as the outfits and hairstyles match the ones featured on Spotify's canvas.
- From all the photoshoots released, this is the only song that received two photos.
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 |
