In this captivating tune, Melanie Martinez paints a vivid picture of her observations during a bus ride. The song is a commentary on the chaos and lack of supervision experienced by adolescents, particularly in public spaces like school buses. The lyrics reflect the indifference of authority figures, represented by the bus driver who ignores the unruly behavior. Martinez also expresses her own feelings of boredom and frustration with these situations. She uses familiar imagery from the classic children's song "Wheels on the Bus," but subverts it to highlight darker themes of teenage rebellion and apathy. Ultimately, this song is about navigating adolescence and societal neglect while trying to hold onto one's sanity amidst all the chaos.
