"Band Aid", also stylized as "Band-Aid", is an unreleased song by Melanie Martinez. It was intended to be featured on her debut studio album, Cry Baby, however, it was later scrapped.
The full song was leaked on March 19th, 2017.
Theme[]
This song is the aftermath of a relationship; a girl is trying to get over her ex by hooking up with other men. While they say they're in love with her, she doesn't actually want a close connection with them. They're just "band-aids on her knees", or rebounds.
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 1]
Just 'cause I bought a Band-Aid
Doesn't mean I'm able to clean the scars that run
Deeper than all my old demons that I keep under still water
Just 'cause you gave me flowers
Doesn't cover up the smell of a dead body
Or raise a dead body of a girl who got shot down before
[Verse 2]
Just 'cause you crack the window
Doesn't mean I'm able to clear the air
That made it hard to breathe before you came around here
Just 'cause you say you love me
Doesn't mean that I'm gonna look you in the eyes
Pretend to be surprised and say I love you back
(Love you back)
[Pre-chorus]
'Cause I'm tripping, tripping on rocks
Cutting on my ankles, when will the blood stop?
Blue, blue knees
Falling for the next man who breathes
[Chorus]
I need a Band-Aid recovery
Don't get too close, 'cause you're really nothing to me
You're just a Band-Aid on my knees
You're just a Band-Aid recovery
I'll rip you off when I please
I'll rip you off when I bleed
[Verse 3]
Just 'cause I'm coming over
Doesn't mean I'll be there when you wake up
'Cause coming over doesn't mean that I'm over him
Just 'cause you are my Band-Aid
Doesn't mean I want you to stick around
'Cause rebounds get washed away the next time it rains (The next time it rains)
[Pre-chorus]
'Cause I'm tripping, tripping on rocks
Cuttin' on my ankles, when will the blood stop?
Blue, blue knees
Falling for the next man who breathes
[Chorus]
I need a Band-Aid recovery
Don't get too close, 'cause you're really nothing to me
You're just a Band-Aid on my knees
You're just a Band-Aid recovery
I'll rip you off when I please
I'll rip you off when I bleed
Official versions[]
| Version | Intended project | Leak date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Band Aid Ruff" (final) | Cry Baby | March 19th, 2017 | Aalias, Frequency | ~July 2014 | 2:22 |
Trivia[]
- This song is most likely unfinished; this is evident from the short duration, the file name saying "RUFF", the improper mixing and lack of a bridge.
- Before the song title was revealed, several fake names were given to the song, such as "Blue Knees" and "Next Time It Rains".
