On Instagram Live months before the song was released, Ellise played a snippet of “Bubblegum Brain” and said:
“… this song is about being depressed as fck. But, it’s a really happy song. But, if you listen to the lyrics… it’s about being fcking depressed.”
[Verse 1]
Everything's on fire
Panic in the streets and I’m still
Walkin' on a wire
Hundred feet up in the sky
It's hard to turn my mind off
Tried a thousand ways to die and
I’m still trapped inside it
Guess I'm not the best at hiding
[Pre-Chorus]
I know, I know you gotta face your fears
It gets so hard when everyone is staring
I know, I know my head still isn't clear
It's difficult, there's music in it, blaring
[Chorus]
Bubblegum brain
My bubblegum brain, it goes insane
Bubblegum brain
My bubblegum brain, it numbs my pain
Bubblegum brain
My bubblegum brain, it goes insane
Bubblegum brain
My bubblegum brain, it numbs my pain
[Verse 2]
Started a commotion
By myself, my heart is pounding
I've tried every potion
Mix and match 'em, feels astounding
What can I say when I can't breathe?
It’s no one’s fault I held my breath again
Left me in the ocean
I can't swim and now I’m drowning
[Pre-Chorus]
I know, I know I gotta face my fears
I built a bridge and jumpin' looks so scary
I know, I know my head still isn't clear
It's difficult, there’s music in it, blaring
[Chorus]
Bubblegum brain
My bubblegum brain, it goes insane
Bubblegum brain
My bubblegum brain, it numbs my pain
Bubblegum brain
My bubblegum brain, it goes insane
Bubblegum brain
My bubblegum brain, it numbs my pain
[Bridge]
Cry a river so deep
Can't get back on my feet
The blame is all on me
I see it
[Chorus]
Bubblegum brain
My bubblegum brain, it goes insane
Bubblegum brain
My bubblegum brain, it numbs my pain
Bubblegum Brain was written by Ellise.
Bubblegum Brain was produced by Micah Gordon.
Ellise released Bubblegum Brain on Fri Feb 05 2021.