Mrs. Potato Head
Melanie Martinez
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If you weren't born with it You can buy a couple ornaments Just be sure to read the warning, kids 'Cause pretty soon you'll be bored of it Sexual, hey girl if you wanna feel sexual You can always call up a professional They stick pins in you like a vegetable Kids forever, kids forever Baby soft skin turns into leather Don't be dramatic it's only some plastic No one will love you if you're unattractive Oh Mrs. Potato Head tell me Is it true that pain is beauty? Does a new face come with a warranty? Will a pretty face make it better? Oh Mr. Potato Head tell me How did you afford her surgery? Do you swear you'll stay forever Even if her face don't stay together Even if her face don't stay together If you want a little more confidence Potatoes turn to french fries, yeah it's common sense All you need's a couple more condiments And a hundred thousand dollars for some compliments It's such a waste When little girls grow into their mother's face But little girls are learning how to cut and paste And pucker up their lips until they suffocate Kids forever kids forever Baby soft skin turns into leather Don't be dramatic it's only some plastic No one will love you if you're unattractive Oh Mrs. Potato Head tell me Is it true that pain is beauty? Does a new face come with a warranty? Will a pretty face make it better? Oh Mr. potato head tell me How did you afford her surgery? Do you swear you'll stay forever Even if her face don't stay together Stay forever, stay forever Even if her face don't stay together Stay forever, stay forever Even if her face don't stay together Oh Mrs. Potato Head tell me Is it true that pain is beauty? Does a new face come with a warranty? Will a pretty face make it better? Oh Mr. Potato Head tell me How did you afford her surgery? Do you swear you'll stay forever Even if her face don't stay together Stay forever, stay forever Even if her face don't stay together Stay forever, stay forever Even if her face don't stay together Stay forever, stay forever Even if her face don't stay together Stay forever, stay forever Even if her face don't stay together
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Written by: JEREMY DUSSOLLIET, MELANIE MARTINEZ, TIMOTHY SOMMERS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Composer and Lyrics"Mrs. Potato Head" was written and composed by Melanie Martinez and Jeremy Dussolliet. The song uses metaphors and vivid imagery to deliver its message.
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AlbumThe song is from Melanie Martinez's debut album, "Cry Baby" that was released in 2015.
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Music VideoThe video of "Mrs. Potato Head" was released on December 1, 2016, on Melanie Martinez's YouTube channel and has over 100 million views.
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Conceptual ThemeThe song tackles the concept of beauty standards and the idea that society pressures individuals, especially women, into plastic surgery in order to be perceived as beautiful. The song's title refers to the popular toy Mrs. Potato Head, which has interchangeable parts.
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Controversial ImpactThough the song received a great deal of praise, some critics argue that it could be interpreted as body shaming to those who have had cosmetic surgery.
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Style and GenreLike many of Melanie's songs, "Mrs. Potato Head" falls into the alternative and electropop genres. She often incorporates childhood themes with a mature twist into her music.
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Album SuccessMelanie's album "Cry Baby", featuring "Mrs. Potato Head", was certified Platinum in the U.S., meaning it sold more than a million copies.
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Artistic Vision"Mrs. Potato Head" is a representation of Melanie's distinctive style, combining mature lyrical content with nostalgic childhood themes.
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Lyrical DeconstructionThe song lyrics question societal standards for beauty. "Oh Mrs. Potato Head, tell me, is it true that pain is beauty? Would a new face come with a warranty? Will a pretty face make it better?", it displays the stereotypes created by society.
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Future WorkThe success of the song "Mrs. Potato Head" and Melanie's album "Cry Baby" set the stage for her next album, "K-12" which was released in 2019 along with a movie.
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