“Under the Desk” is an unreleased song by Melanie Martinez. It was originally intended for inclusion on After School (2020), but didn’t make it to the final tracklisting for unknown reasons.
A snippet of the song leaked on January 3rd, 2022, followed by the full version surfacing on February 12th....
[Verse]
You're always gonna say it but you're never gonna do it
And if we're being honest
Man, you really put me through it
I'm going to breathe it out next time we scream and shout
And I'm not like your other types
You know I'll put up a fight
Not because I want to
Just because it ain't right to cut me with your words
And think I won't be hurt
[Chorus]
Under the desk
I'm never gonna leave him a mess
If I tell you what I need please address
Don't sweat, don't sweat, don't sweat
Over the top
I know you think I'm being a lot
I'm just tryna find the solution
Don't stress, don't stress, don't stress
[Post-Chorus]
I'm not in the mood to duck your punches
Your mouth moves like running water
Or a fucked up forest fire
You hide it well beneath your smile
Future looks so good when you're like taffy
Soft and lovin', gets you goodies
Keep it balanced, keep it groovy
[Chorus]
Under the desk
I'm never gonna leave him a mess
If I tell you what I need please address
Don't sweat, don't sweat, don't sweat
Over the top
I know you think I'm being a lot
I'm just tryna find the solution
Don't stress, don't stress, don't stress
[Bridge]
Don't dress it up, tell me the raw and real
I can't mind read how you feel
Open your throat
I'm gonna climb in to catch what you said to me
Your tongue is as, as cutting as, as a machete
Under the desk
It's pretty vulnerable, I confess
You're always safe with me
So don't stress, don't stress, don't stress
Over the top
I know you think I'm being a lot
I'm trying to find the solution
No stressin'
[Chorus]
Under the desk
I'm never gonna leave him a mess
If I tell you what I need please address
Don't sweat, don't sweat, don't sweat
Over the top
I know you think I'm being a lot
I'm just tryna find the solution
Don't stress, don't stress, don't stress
[Post-Chorus]
I'm not in the mood to duck your punches
Your mouth moves like running water
Or a fucked up forest fire
You hide it well beneath your smile
Future looks so good when you're like taffy
Soft and lovin', gets you goodies
Keep it balanced, keep it groovy
Under the Desk was written by Melanie Martinez & Blake Slatkin.
Under the Desk was produced by Blake Slatkin.
Melanie Martinez released Under the Desk on Sat Feb 12 2022.