The Bakery (song) facts for kids

"The Bakery" is a cool song by American singer Melanie Martinez. It was the only single released from her EP, which is like a mini-album, called After School. The song also came with its own music video.

What's the Story Behind "The Bakery"?

Melanie Martinez shared some exciting news on July 25, 2020. She told a Brazilian TV channel that a person named Blake Slatkin helped produce "The Bakery." Producing a song means helping to create its sound and recording it.

Later, on September 22, 2020, Melanie gave fans a sneak peek of the song. She posted a short clip, called a snippet, on TikTok. She also announced that the full song would come out on September 25.

On the release day, September 25, 2020, Melanie posted another snippet. This time, it was from the music video on her Instagram. She let everyone know that the video and the rest of her After School EP would be available at midnight EST. A special photo from the music video was also shared on her Instagram story.

What Is "The Bakery" About?

The song "The Bakery" tells a story about Melanie Martinez's past. It's about a time when she worked at a bakery. She wasn't super excited about the job. However, she needed to earn money. She wanted to use that money to help pay for her art and music projects. So, the song is about working hard to follow your dreams.

How Did "The Bakery" Do on Music Charts?

"The Bakery" appeared on a music chart in 2020. Music charts show how popular songs are.

The song reached number 23 on the Alternative Streaming Songs chart. This chart is put together by Billboard.

When Was "The Bakery" Released?

"The Bakery" was first released in the United States.

It was released as a digital download. This means people could buy and download the song online. The record company that released it was Atlantic.

See also

In Spanish: The Bakery para niños