Milk and Cookies
Melanie Martinez Lyrics
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Three, four, baby, won't you lock the door?
Five, six, I'm done with it
Seven, eight, it's getting late, so close your eyes, sleep the days
Hush, little baby, drink your spoiled milk
I'm fucking crazy, need my prescription filled
Do you like my cookies They're made just for you
Ashes, ashes, time to go down
Ooh, honey do you want me now?
Can't take it anymore, need to put you to bed
Sing you a lullaby where you die at the end
Nine, ten, never want to see you again
Eleven, twelve, I pull off black so well
Shit behind the curtain that I'm sick of sugarcoatin'
Next time you're alone, think fast when you grab the phone
Ashes, ashes, time to go down
Ooh, honey do you want me now?
Can't take it anymore, need to put you to bed
Sing you a lullaby where you die at the end
Ashes, ashes, time to go down
Ooh, honey do you want me now?
Can't take it anymore, need to put you to bed
Sing you a lullaby where you die at the end
The lyrics of Milk and Cookies by Melanie Martinez could be interpreted as a dark lullaby that showcases the twisted mind of its singer. The song begins with a reference to Melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle in humans. This could be an indication that the song is about lulling someone to sleep or drugging them to make them easier to control. The next few lines suggest that the singer is urging someone to lock the door and close their eyes, perhaps to further facilitate their plan.
The chorus reveals the insanity of the singer and the twisted nature of their intentions. The singer refers to themselves as "fucking crazy," indicating that they are perhaps unhinged and unpredictable. They then ask if the other person likes their cookies, which are made just for them. However, these cookies have poison in them, indicating that the singer has sinister intentions. In the next verse, the singer mentions ashes, which could be interpreted as cremation remains, adding to the macabre nature of the song. The singer continues to sing a lullaby in which the person they are singing to dies at the end.
Overall, the lyrics of Milk and Cookies suggest a darker and more twisted intention from the singer than what is typically found in lullabies.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, Melatonin is coming for you
Sleep is coming for you
Three, four, baby, won't you lock the door?
Lock the door to sleep tight
Five, six, I'm done with it
I'm done playing games
Seven, eight, it's getting late, so close your eyes, sleep the days
It's late, go to sleep and let the days pass
Hush, little baby, drink your spoiled milk
Be quiet and drink the poison I'm giving you
I'm fucking crazy, need my prescription filled
I'm crazy and need my medication
Do you like my cookies? They're made just for you
Do you like my special treats? They're for you
A little bit of sugar, but lots of poison, too
They might seem sweet, but they have a deadly side
Ashes, ashes, time to go down
It's time to go to sleep forever
Ooh, honey do you want me now?
Are you attracted to me now?
Can't take it anymore, need to put you to bed
I can't handle this anymore, I need you to go to sleep
Sing you a lullaby where you die at the end
I'll sing you a song where you don't wake up
Nine, ten, never want to see you again
I never want to see you again
Eleven, twelve, I pull off black so well
I look good in black
Shit behind the curtain that I'm sick of sugarcoatin'
I'm tired of hiding things
Next time you're alone, think fast when you grab the phone
Be careful who you talk to when you're alone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY DUSSOLLIET, MELANIE MARTINEZ, RICK MARKOWITZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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on The Sirens
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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?
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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)
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