Blood In The Bathroom

"Blood in the Bathroom" (written by B. Marsh) is the second hit single from Shark Puppy’s 2008 album Neibolt. Released to instant critical acclaim, "Blood in the Bathroom" is a personal reflection of the fear of both social and physical change, with Marsh drawing from her own experiences growing up as a woman living in fear of her own body. The song is a staple of Marsh’s feminist songwriting, and is hailed by fans and critics alike for her brilliant display on both lead vocals and drums.

Lyrics
Daddy says I'm his favorite girl Daddy says I'm getting so big Daddy says I need to stop growing up And sometimes I wish I did

I used to listen to the birds on my walk home I used to skip and spin around Now all I hear is that bad wolf's whistle I keep my eyes on the ground

I was his favorite little girl, His special little girl Am I still his little girl now there's...

Blood in the bathroom Blood in the bathroom Blood in the bathroom that won't wash away

And there's blood on the postcard Blood on the postcard Blood on the postcard you sent me that day If I pressed the ink into my chest Do you think it would stain? Because there's blood on my hands and Blood on my skirt and Blood in my hair — Who could love me this way?

The neighbor says I'm such a pretty girl The man on the street says I should smile more Wish that a boy would simply hold my hand Now the boys say that I'm a—

Am I a slut or just a little shit? Could you make up your mind? Spit it out, I see the words on the door Call me another name Call me another bitch Call me another common whore

And now there's blood in the bathroom Blood in the bathroom Blood in the bathroom and all over the floor And there's blood on the mirror Blood on my face and I'm not a little girl anymore

If I scrubbed my skin 'til it was raw Do you think it would stain? Because there’s blood on my hands and Blood on my skirt and Blood in my hair — Who could love me this way?

If I'm trash then I'll be the best trash you've ever seen And if I'm dirty now I guess I don't want to be clean If he sees all this blood on the floor I know he's gonna come for me Hey Daddy, am I still your baby girl? Well, I think, oh, I think that you should see

The blood in the bathroom Blood in the bathroom Blood in the bathroom shooting out of the sink And there's blood in the shower Blood down the drain I'm doubling over with a brand new pain

If it poured from the sky like a waterfall, Would it still feel like rain? If it dripped down my dress and seeped in my shoes Do you think that it would stain?

The blood in the bathroom Blood in the bathroom Blood in the bathroom, gonna wash it away And with this blood on my hands and Blood on my hair, I'll find someone who will love me this way