The song is the closing chapter of the story because Cry Baby embraces the chaos inside of her, refusing to hide it regardless of what the world thinks, representing her character development throughout the album.
Mad Hatter
Melanie Martinez Lyrics
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Skinny dip in rabbit holes for fun
Popping, popping balloons with guns
Getting high off helium
We paint white roses red
Each shade from a different person's head
This dream, dream is a killer
Getting drunk with a blue caterpillar
I'm peeling the skin off my face
'Cause I really hate being safe
The normals, they make me afraid
The crazies, they make me feel sane
I'm nuts, baby, I'm mad
The craziest friend that you've ever had
You think I'm psycho, you think I'm gone
Tell the psychiatrist something is wrong
Over the bend, entirely bonkers
You like me best when I'm off my rocker
Tell you a secret, I'm not alarmed
So what if I'm crazy? The best people are
All the best people are crazy
All the best people are
Where is my prescription?
Doctor, doctor, please listen
My brain is scattered
You can be Alice, I'll be the Mad Hatter
I'm peeling the skin off my face
'Cause I really hate being safe
The normals, they make me afraid
The crazies, they make me feel sane
I'm nuts, baby, I'm mad
The craziest friend that you've ever had
You think I'm psycho, you think I'm gone
Tell the psychiatrist something is wrong
Over the bend, entirely bonkers
You like me best when I'm off my rocker
Tell you a secret, I'm not alarmed
So what if I'm crazy? The best people are
You think I'm crazy, you think I'm gone
So what if I'm crazy? All the best people are
And I think you're crazy too, I know you're gone
That's probably the reason that we get along
I'm nuts, baby, I'm mad
The craziest friend that you've ever had
You think I'm psycho, you think I'm gone
Tell the psychiatrist something is wrong
Over the bend, entirely bonkers
You like me best when I'm off my rocker
Tell you a secret, I'm not alarmed
So what if I'm crazy? The best people are
All the best people are crazy
All the best people are
All the best people are crazy
All the best people are
Melanie Martinez's Mad Hatter is a song that explores the concept of madness and being different. The opening lines paint a picture of the singer’s friends engaging in unconventional and sometimes dangerous behavior, such as skinny-dipping in rabbit holes and popping balloons with guns. They find joy in the silliest and most absurd things, perhaps to escape their mundane lives. The chorus "I'm nuts, baby, I'm mad, the craziest friend that you've ever had" celebrates being different and encourages the listener to embrace their quirks without shame. Martinez emphasizes that conforming to societal norms is boring and being true to oneself, even if it means being labeled as "crazy," is much more fulfilling.
In the second verse, Martinez reveals that she isn't afraid to take risks and goes against the norm but struggles when surrounded by "normal" people. She finds comfort in being around people who display characteristics of eccentricity, like herself. The final verse features Martinez's plea to a doctor to give her prescription for her erratic behavior, making reference to the Mad Hatter character in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Through this reference, Martinez alludes to Alice's descent into a world of madness as a way of escaping her mundane reality. Martinez concludes the song by reiterating that being crazy is okay, and the best people are not afraid to be who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
My friends don't walk, they run
My friends are wild and impulsive, always in a hurry to experience new things
Skinny dip in rabbit holes for fun
My friends enjoy doing strange, unconventional things just for the thrill of it
Popping, popping balloons with guns
My friends find joy in destroying things, even harmless objects
Getting high off helium
My friends indulge in substances that alter their perception of reality
We paint white roses red
We pretend to be someone we're not, creating a false facade to please others
Each shade from a different person's head
We're influenced by those around us, adopting different personalities and behaviors to fit in
This dream, dream is a killer
This idealized life we're chasing can be dangerous and destructive
Getting drunk with a blue caterpillar
I'm seeking solace in hallucinations and delusions, a sign of my mental instability
I'm peeling the skin off my face
I'm shedding my old identity and embracing the chaos that comes with being unpredictable
'Cause I really hate being safe
I despise conformity and mediocrity, craving adventure and excitement instead
The normals, they make me afraid
Those who fit societal norms intimidate and alienate me
The crazies, they make me feel sane
Those who are considered mentally unstable are the only ones I feel I can relate to and connect with
I'm nuts, baby, I'm mad
I'm aware of my instability and embrace it, refusing to hide or apologize for who I am
The craziest friend that you've ever had
I'm fully aware that my behavior is abnormal, but I take pride in it
Tell the psychiatrist something is wrong
Those who try to label my behavior as a problem are missing the point, as my uniqueness is what sets me apart from others
Over the bend, entirely bonkers
I've crossed a threshold into uncharted territory, freely expressing myself without worrying about societal constraints or expectations
You like me best when I'm off my rocker
I'm at my most enjoyable when I'm totally unhinged and unapologetic, my true self shining through
Tell you a secret, I'm not alarmed
I'm fully aware of the risks and consequences of my actions, and I'm at peace with them
So what if I'm crazy? The best people are
I refuse to be ashamed of my mental instability, as some of the most creative and interesting people in history have struggled with the same issues
Where is my prescription?
I need to numb the pain of existing in a world that doesn't understand or accept me
Doctor, doctor, please listen
I'm hoping someone can help me find solace and stability in a world that seems determined to destroy me
My brain is scattered
My mind is in disarray, and I'm struggling to function normally as a result
You can be Alice, I'll be the Mad Hatter
Let's embrace our inner madness and create our own wonderland, unencumbered by societal norms and expectations
You think I'm crazy, you think I'm gone
You're not sure what to make of me, but I refuse to let that bother me
And I think you're crazy too, I know you're gone
I recognize that those who can't see the beauty in insanity are the ones who are truly lost
That's probably the reason that we get along
Our mutual embrace of madness is what brings us together and forms our bond
All the best people are crazy
I take pride in my mental instability and see it as a sign of my uniqueness and creativity
All the best people are
Conformity and normalcy are overrated, and I'm proud to be different
All the best people are crazy
I believe that mental instability is not a flaw, but a sign of a deep and powerful mind
All the best people are
I refuse to believe that normalcy is the only path to happiness and success in life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Melanie Martinez, Jeremy Dussolliet, Bryan Fryzel, Aaron Kleinstub
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Aurakitty
on The Sirens
Actually the song is called “milk of the sirens”
Aurakitty
on The Sirens
Drink from the leche of sirens
Summon the sailors in town
Strangle the fear of deciding
Which one's deserving to drown
Engraved in our memory, the harm that was done
Our mothers, the witches they banished and burned
All of our sisters were killed and abused
By sword-swinging men who would always accuse
The worst of a woman who fights for our right
To be where we belong at the front of the line
Tired of silence and being polite
Your legs turn to shimmering scales in the night
Drink from the leche of sirens
Summon the sailors in town
Strangle the fear of deciding
Which ones deserving to drown
Don't feel bad when these fuckers all drown
Let them drown
Let them drown
Let them drown
Tenderness worn on the skin like a dress
Nurture these men, pull them out of their mess
They steal the resources, destroy all the land
Belittle the power of the feminine hand
The milk from the rivers of every moon
Cradle you tight like you're back in the womb
Bury their souls in a cove by the light
Celestial dip all that ego and pride
Drink from the leche of sirens
Summon the sailors in town
Strangle the fear of deciding
Which ones deserving to drown
Let them drown
Let them drown
Let them drown
Nothing wrong with a little havoc
It's fun when shit hits the fan
So guillotine their heads by shouting
Cut 'em off, leave waters red
Nothing wrong with a little havoc
It's fun when shit hits the fan
So guillotine their heads by shouting
Cut 'em off, leave water's red
Nothing wrong with a little havoc (drink from the leche of sirens)
It's fun when shit hits the fan
So guillotine their heads by shouting (summon the sailors in town)
Cut 'em off, leave water's red
Nothing wrong with a little havoc (strangle the fear of deciding)
It's fun when shit hits the fan
So guillotine their heads by shouting (which ones deserving to drown)
Cut 'em off, leave water's red
(Don't feel bad when these fuckers all drown)
Alex
on Pluto
Does't she usually this specific sound when she's in trouble/danger?
LYRICS FOR YOU
on Dollhouse
LYRICS FOR YOU :)
Hey girl, open the walls, play with your dolls
We'll be a perfect family
When you walk away, it's when we really play
You don't hear me when I say,
Mom, please wake up
Dad's with a slut, and your son is smoking cannabis
No one never listens, this wallpaper glistens
Don't let them see what goes down in the kitchen
Places, places, get in your places
Throw on your dress and put on your doll faces
Everyone thinks that we're perfect
Please don't let them look through the curtains
Picture, picture, smile for the picture
Pose with your brother, won't you be a good sister?
Everyone thinks that we're perfect
Please don't let them look through the curtains
D-O-L-L-H-O-U-S-E
I see things that nobody else sees
(D-O-L-L-H-O-U-S-E
I see things that nobody else sees)
Hey girl, look at my mom, she's got it going on
Ha, you're blinded by her jewelry
When you turn your back she pulls out a flask
And forgets his infidelity
Uh-oh, she's coming to the attic, plastic
Go back to being plastic
No one never listens, this wallpaper glistens
One day they'll see what goes down in the kitchen
Places, places, get in your places
Throw on your dress and put on your doll faces
Everyone thinks that we're perfect
Please don't let them look through the curtains
Picture, picture, smile for the picture
Pose with your brother, won't you be a good sister?
Everyone thinks that we're perfect
Please don't let them look through the curtains
D-O-L-L-H-O-U-S-E
I see things that nobody else sees
(D-O-L-L-H-O-U-S-E
I see things that nobody else sees)
Hey girl (hey girl, hey girl, hey girl, hey girl)
Hey girl, open your walls, play with your dolls
We'll be a perfect family
Places, places, get in your places
Throw on your dress and put on your doll faces
Everyone thinks that we're perfect
Please don't let them look through the curtains
Picture, picture, smile for the picture
Pose with your brother, won't you be a good sister?
Everyone thinks that we're perfect
Please don't let them look through the curtains
D-O-L-L-H-O-U-S-E
I see things that nobody else sees
(D-O-L-L-H-O-U-S-E
I see things that nobody else sees)
marleya
on Nurse's Office
she is so beautiful