Melanie Martinez

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Pacify Her

Melanie Martinez

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Tired, blue boy walks my way
Holding a girl's hand
That basic bitch leaves finally
Now I can take her man

[Pre-Chorus]
Someone told me, "Stay away from things that aren't yours"
But was he yours if he wanted me so bad?

[Chorus]
Pacify her
She's getting on my nerves
You don't love her
Stop lying with those words
Pacify her
She's getting on my nerves
You don't love her
Stop lying with those words

[Post-Chorus]
(Words, words)

[Verse 2]
I can't stand her whining
Where's her binky now?
And lovin' her seems tiring
So, boy, just love me, down, down, down
[Pre-Chorus]
Someone told me, "Stay away from things that aren't yours"
But was he yours if he wanted me so bad?

[Chorus]
Pacify her
She's getting on my nerves
You don't love her
Stop lying with those words
Pacify her
She's getting on my nerves
You don't love her
Stop lying with those words

[Post-Chorus]
(Words, words)

[Bridge]
Pacify her
She's getting on my nerves
You don't love her
Stop lying with those words

[Chorus]
Pacify her
She's getting on my nerves
You don't love her
Stop lying with those words
Pacify her
She's getting on my nerves
You don't love her
Stop lying with those words
[Post-Chorus]
(Words, words)

Pacify Her is a song by the American singer Melanie Martinez. The song was released on August 14, 2015, by Atlantic Records and is part of her debut studio album, Cry Baby. The song follows the story of Cry Baby and her desire to be with a boy who is already in a relationship with another girl. Cry Baby uses the play on words "pacify her" to refer to getting rid of the boy's current girlfriend, and she insists that he should do so since she knows that the boy has feelings for her and not his current lover.

The song follows "Tag, You're It," another song on Cry Baby, which discusses the issue of sexual assault. Pacify Her is narrated from the perspective of Cry Baby, a character that Melanie Martinez created and used in her album. Cry Baby is a character that has experienced sexual assault and has chosen to embrace her "craziness" rather than be a victim. Melanie Martinez stated that Cry Baby's experience transforms her into a different person, and that transformation carries on through the song Pacify Her.

About Pacify Her

Pacify Her opens up with a slow and melodic tune that sets the stage for the song's theme. The song begins with Cry Baby expressing her insecurities - she feels numb to love and doesn't think it exists. She is obsessed with the idea of getting the boy she desires, even though she doesn't really love him herself. Cry Baby uses the play on words "pacify her" to refer to getting the boy's girlfriend out of the way, and she insists that he should do so since she knows that the boy has feelings for her and not his current lover.

The central theme of the song is home-wrecking - Cry Baby is set on trying to free a boy from the grip of his girlfriend. Cry Baby is aware of the boy's feelings towards her, and she insists that he should get rid of his girlfriend once and for all since they are both aware that he doesn't love her. This view has led to the label of Cry Baby as a homewrecker.

Through Pacify Her, Melanie Martinez addresses the theme of obsession and how it can lead to unhealthy relationships. The lyrics of the song drive this point home as Cry Baby's desperation to be with the boy leads her to obsess over him and plot against his girlfriend. Cry Baby's desire for the boy is so strong that she'll even be his "fool" to keep him attention, she says "I'm not the right kind of lady, I'll admit it, I'm a fool for you".

The lyrics of the chorus complete the narrative of the song and how Cry Baby becomes the home-wrecker. Cry Baby pacifies the boy's girlfriend without consideration for her feelings. She celebrates her victory and is eager to take the boy for herself.

The music video for Pacify Her premiered on November 15, 2016, and was directed by Melanie Martinez. The video features Cry Baby in her bedroom, plotting how to steal the boy from his girlfriend. Later, she invites him over to her house, and the video ends with the two of them getting into bed together.

In her album, Cry Baby, Melanie Martinez uses her song Pacify Her to explore the theme of unhealthy obsession and how it can lead to destructive relationships. The slow and melodic tune complements the song's central theme and sets the stage for Cry Baby's desperate desire to be with the boy. The play on words "pacify her" becomes relevant in Cry Baby's plan to get rid of the boy's current girlfriend to have him to herself. The song is a powerful commentary on how obsession can lead to unhealthy relationships, and Cry Baby becomes a homewrecker to achieve her goal.

Pacify Her is a powerful song that stands out as one of the highlights of Melanie Martinez's debut album, Cry Baby. The lyrics of the song are well researched and detailed, and they drive home the song's central message of unhealthy obsession and destructive relationships. The video, directed by Melanie Martinez, complements the song excellently, and it showcases her creativity as an artist. Pacify Her is an excellent addition to Melanie Martinez's collection and is a must-listen for anyone interested in exploring themes of obsession and unhealthy relationships in music.