Melanie Martinez – Wheels on the Bus
Melanie Martinez – Wheels on the Bus (2019)
Directed by: Melanie Martinez
Wheels on the Bus is the opening track of Melanie Martinez’s second studio album, *K-12*, released on September 6, 2019. Co-written by Martinez, Emily Warren, and Michael Keenan, who also produced the track, the song offers a dark, satirical twist on the classic children’s nursery rhyme. It delves into themes of adolescent rebellion and social observation, portraying the character Cry Baby’s perspective on the chaotic behavior of her peers during a school bus ride. The accompanying music video, directed by Martinez herself, was initially part of the *K-12* film and later released separately on October 10, 2019. The visual narrative complements the song’s themes, showcasing a pastel-hued, surreal depiction of the bus journey, highlighting the underlying tensions and societal critiques embedded in the lyrics.
