The Principal - Melanie Martinez

The Principal

Melanie Martinez

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Song Introduction

"The Principal" is a track by American singer Melanie Martinez from her 2019 concept album and film "K-12." The song delves into themes of authority and rebellion, portraying the struggles of students within a strict, dystopian school system. With its haunting melodies and evocative lyrics, "The Principal" highlights Martinez's signature storytelling style, blending pop and alternative sounds to explore complex emotions and societal issues. The song complements the overarching narrative of "K-12," offering a deeper insight into the challenges faced by the protagonist as she navigates a controlled and oppressive educational environment.

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Lyric

Sneaky, greedy, money seeking

Always peeping, fucking creeping

Got it on the down low

So you think you're always squeaky

What if I had told your mother

Her son was a cruel motherfucker? Oh

It's not just me, it's everybody

Who thinks that you're fucking ugly

When you come and hurt us

Just so you can get your money

Forced to follow the leader

Who's being possessed by demons

I've tried to make you listen

But you won't, it's your way, right?

Killing kids all day and night

Prescription pills and online fights

Shooting at the angels while claiming you're the good guy

All you want is cash and hype

Fuck our dreams and that's not right

The principle, oh-oh, oh

Oh, where's the principle?

Oh, where's the principle?

Oh, where's the principle? Oh-oh, oh

Oh, where's the principle?

Oh, where's the principle?

Complicated, overrated

You're fixated and elated

By the separation

In this place that you've created

Fuck all of your rules and guidelines

You shouldn't even be on the sidelines

Can't you see that we're all hurting?

If you're not teaching, we're not learning

Excuse me, how much are you earning?

I've tried to make you listen

But you won't, it's your way, right?

Killing kids all day and night

Prescription pills and online fights

Shooting at the angels while claiming you're the good guy

All you want is cash and hype

Fuck our dreams and that's not right

The principle, oh-oh, oh

Oh, where's the principle?

Oh, where's the principle?

Oh, where's the principle? Oh-oh, oh

Oh, where's the principle?

Oh, where's the principle?

You don't know the pain that you are causing

Yeah, your actions hurt, so do your words

The more you try to fuck us over

We will be there yelling at your front door

I've tried to make you listen

But you won't, it's your way, right?

- It's already the end -