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In “Mrs. Potato Head”, Melanie Martinez simply addresseswomen who undergo plastic surgeries. She suggests that they have beenbrainwashed to accept what the media and society define as beauty withoutthinking. She advises them to take caution in the first verse, as these trendschange very often and one may not be able to keep up with them.
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You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for Melanie Martinez's Mrs. Potato Head at Lyrics.org.
Melanie references the 90s toy “Mrs Potatohead” which hasseveral stick-on features to represent women who alter their body parts withplastic surgeries. In doing so, she questions if they feel happy knowing thatsuch actions cannot be reversed. The reason she believes these women changetheir natural look is to feel more confident and fit in the media’s portrayalof beauty. However, the end result is a permanent feeling of uncertainty aboutone’s own looks and whether a significant other will still be with them whentheir altered parts begin to deteriorate.
Melanie Martinez explains the meaning of “Mrs. Potato Head”
Explaining themessage behind the song to VICE, Melanie mentioned thatin “Mrs. Potato Head”, her alter ego, Cry Baby is more confident about her ownself, and forms her opinions on beauty. She explained that the song was notabout her criticizing women who get plastic surgery, but rather questioningthem on why they do it when they are actually more beautiful naturally.
Melanie also revealed toHollywire TVthat the song was created after a visit to L.A where she saw several people with plastic surgeries.
Release Date of “Mrs. Potato Head”
“Mrs. Potato Head” came out as a feature on Melanie’s first album “Cry Baby” on 14 August 2015.
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A snippet of the song had leakeda couple ofweeks beforehand due to an illegal recording a fan had made.
Melanie Martinez herself had teased the song on 1 June 2015.
Writing and Production
This track was produced by One Love, who also served as aco-writer alongside Kinetic and Melanie Martinez.
Martinez also directed thesong’s music video.
Was “Mrs. Potato Head” released as a single?
No. “Cry Baby” was promoted by only the following singles:
- “Pity Party”
- “Soap“
- “Sippy Cup“
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Anonymous says:
May 24, 2021 at 8:05 pm
this song is creepy and i don’t like it because I’m 11 and I’m going to have nightmares now
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Anonymous says:
June 1, 2021 at 7:35 pm
don’t be scared, this song brings awareness of toxic beauty standards there shouldn’t be a reason to be scared, you should be more sad than scared of this song.
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Anonymous says:
May 8, 2023 at 1:21 pm
I just feel sad that women like me and possibly you have to deal with this stuff. This song is also so catchy and I love it.
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Anonymous says:
February 3, 2022 at 1:33 pm
oh jeez, i’m 12. i’m ashamed to be in the same age group as you, how much of a coward can you even get?
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Anonymous says:
February 21, 2022 at 2:58 pm
hey dont judge ppl it’s valid to be scared
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Anonymous says:
April 6, 2022 at 2:22 pm
how can you be scared of this song?? I’m 11 and it’s literally not scary. they need to grow up.
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Anonymous says:
April 12, 2022 at 5:59 pm
“omg im so cool bc im 12 and mature for my age!!! im better cuz this song doesnt scare me :33” literally shut up nobody gaf
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Anonymous says:
July 23, 2022 at 1:20 am
What a bi-ch of a 12 year old you are I’m the same age like if the kid is scared of the song so be it
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Teen says:
December 11, 2022 at 7:29 pm
I’m 18 and this song disturbs me 😅
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Alex says:
June 20, 2022 at 5:38 pm
It’s a good song
I’m 10 and I love it and the music videoReply
Eleven says:
January 7, 2023 at 4:18 am
I’m 11 too. it wasn’t scary but it made me reconsider😍 I like the song. maybe I didn’t find it creepy cause I like weird and creepy things and was born different 🤩😅
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Anonymous says:
July 21, 2023 at 4:20 am
Why are you listening to her music at such a young age? That’s your fault for listening in the first place.
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mr potato head says:
June 23, 2021 at 2:29 am
this is terrifying and very disturbing my and my freind hat it so much and my are they making a song on my wife?
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mrs potato head says:
July 23, 2021 at 1:36 am
some people like this song and the song speaks to them if you don’t like it then don’t talk
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melanie martenez fan says:
July 23, 2021 at 1:34 am
you sound like haters melanie martenez songs speak to people but to you they don’t speak if you have something mean to say then don’t type it
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mrs potato head says:
July 23, 2021 at 1:35 am
if you don’t have anything nice to type then don’t type it some people actually like this song because it speaks to them and this song speaks to me
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Cultural Philistine says:
October 13, 2021 at 11:44 pm
This song is an intriguing commentary on the temporary but very toxic beauty standards women hold, and how society takes advantage of insecurities and enhances them for nobodies benefit. It’s just a cycle of hate.
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Ur mom says:
October 27, 2021 at 12:21 pm
This song shows how toxic standards are, making people feel like they need to change or alter themselves to “fit in”, but also have the consequences behind it all. All I gotta say Is “You don’t need to make other people happy to deserve happiness!
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megan trainor says:
September 18, 2022 at 11:11 pm
This comment section is just on one comment jesus Christ
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CrybabyFan says:
November 10, 2021 at 8:12 pm
This song has a really beautiful message to it and I feel like Melanie should promote awarness on this kind of stuff more
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Anonymous says:
November 11, 2021 at 3:56 am
I’m doing assessment on this song and I’m so losted
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Anonymous says:
November 16, 2021 at 5:51 pm
u got this, good luck 😉
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Anonymous says:
February 28, 2022 at 10:39 pm
me too
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Anonymous says:
January 11, 2023 at 2:55 am
same omg
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me says:
January 16, 2023 at 9:03 pm
Me too LMAO
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A person says:
December 5, 2021 at 2:25 am
This song has a great meaning to it and the lyrics were worded so well…The music video on the other hand kinda made me feel freaked out and a little depressed.
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Anonymous says:
December 7, 2021 at 1:51 am
This song inspires me and makes me cry knowing that a lot of women and men can’t be their best selves because they are too busy comparing themselves to models and other people they think are prettier or better looking than them. We are beautiful and unique in our own way. You should love yourself and not care about what people think about you.
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Anonymous says:
August 13, 2023 at 7:21 pm
same i actually cried just watching the video. it just has a deep meaning that really stands out to teenagers or older kids
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Sharkgirl990 says:
February 12, 2022 at 3:03 pm
Lyrics: That’s such a powerful message.
Music Video: GET THAT PLASTIC SURGERY BUNNY AWAY FROM ME!!!!Reply
aghna says:
February 15, 2022 at 8:41 pm
what do they mean “even if her face dosent stay together”??? because i was waching gacha life and there faces started falling apart
this is a great song but i that bit freaks me out a bit?Reply
Anonymous says:
March 7, 2022 at 5:54 pm
Basically in the line “even if her face doesnt stay together” she meant that some people that have plastic surgery on their face that the wound might not heal so fast and scars might be left behing and she is meaning it quite litrally like “yeah try it out but your face might just look worse after it” so I think she is talking about that (does this make sense?)
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Anonymous says:
February 22, 2022 at 4:52 am
It is kind of scary, but I believe that it shows how toxic the beauty standards that the media gives us are. It was terrifying, but it was for a good cause.
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theweirdestgirlbro says:
February 28, 2022 at 5:01 am
this is my favorite song i dont wanna do plastic surgery anymor T_T
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*~NuggetInABucket~* says:
May 3, 2022 at 4:51 am
Can I just say how I love that she made a book to go along with this album and a YouTube movie to go along with K-12!
I’ve never heard of any music artist do that until now. I <3 you Melanie!!!Reply
Nobody 😎 says:
June 13, 2022 at 7:00 pm
I’m about to be 12 and I am not scared of this but that does not mean you have to make fun of other ppl if their scared
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Emi says:
July 2, 2022 at 12:43 pm
I feel like this song has another interpretation about how you present to others: feeling like you are unable to keep up a happy facade in order to satisfy those around you and thinking that you are too unattractive because of your incapability to present how others expect you to
e.g “pretty soon you’ll be bored of it”- expecting people to feel tired/annoyed at you for not appearing how they want you to
“baby soft skin turns into leather”- putting up a barrier/blocking true emotions
“no one will love you if you’re unattractive”- fear of people leaving you because they’re bored of you
“do you swear you’ll stay forever, even if her face don’t stay together”- trying to keep other people around you happy by faking happiness but being unable to maintain that facade
“little girls are learning how to cut and paste”-reflects how in society women are expected to smile and appear kind to othersFor me I relate a lot more to the this interpretation so I thought I’d share my ideas on it
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Astupidkid says:
July 17, 2022 at 4:20 pm
This is a very good song I like the way Melanie “hides” the true meaning of the song behind a reference to make it “child friendly” I’m personally an 11 yr old Melanie fan so I’m very interested in the meanings and messages
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Anonymous says:
August 27, 2022 at 7:44 pm
Why are so many little girls listening to this song lol.
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Anonymous says:
August 30, 2022 at 10:35 am
Honestly this song is just really sad.
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Sssniperwolf says:
January 23, 2023 at 12:12 pm
Hey y’all! This song is dope. Luv it.
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Anonymous says:
February 6, 2023 at 10:53 pm
Why are you guys all 10-12- I feel so old rn-
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Swiftie says:
February 11, 2023 at 2:50 pm
This song kinda freaks me out because in the beginning she was so much prettier and cute and she thought she had to undergo all this plastic surgery to be “pretty” like all these cover girls and after that she was so like wrinkly and bloody and skinny but unhealthy and had to watch this girl kiss a guy in a happy relationship in the end meaning that this son* not only makes me really sad, but it kinda creeps me out cuz I hav a terrible fear of blood 😣 🩸
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lilybug says:
April 2, 2023 at 1:48 am
tbh it’s true me being 14 is so insacure that i have tryed changing everything about me but she is right everyone is amazing and tbh everyone should have as much cofendents like her il her so much and i hope she makes many more songs and maybe don’t be so rude to people because you think your better then them and this song should apply to boys to because now day you never know and blood is cool to me but eh and i just lost my grandpa 3/22/23 and he hated plastic that stuff so i never gonna change me for someone elses enjoyment.
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Anonymous says:
April 29, 2023 at 1:58 am
Yea me too. Around 2 years ago, when I was 13, I felt like I was too overweight, obese even. So, I worked out, ate less, and suffered because I wanted to blend in. Once, I even bleached my hair to get the boys. Now I feel ashamed for letting myself succumb to society’s beauty standards…
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