Mrs. Potato Head

Melanie Martinez

About Mrs. Potato Head

"Mrs. Potato Head" is a song by American recording artist Melanie Martinez off of her debut album, Cry Baby (2015). Lyrically, the song deals with plastic surgery, its consequences, and the struggle for beauty in the modern world, especially for women. It was written by Melanie Martinez, Jeremy Dussolliet, and Tim Sommers, and was produced by Kinetics & One Love. "Mrs. Potato Head" was hailed as a highlight of Cry Baby (Melanie Martinez), with critics praising Martinez's songwriting and vocal delivery, Kinetics & One Love's production, and the song's overall theme. On December 1, 2016, a music video of the song was released, depicting the fictional protagonist of the song's parent album, Cry Baby, watching the decay of a woman pressured to undergo plastic surgery, through a television screen. The song charted and peaked at number five on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. 


Year:
2015
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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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Melanie Martinez

Melanie Adele Martinez (born April 28, 1995) is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, she subsequently rose to prominence in 2012 after appearing on the American television vocal talent show The Voice. Rising to fame after releasing hits such as: Dollhouse, Playdate, Crybaby, etc. Her most recent album dates to 2019 with the tittle of K-12, and her next release should be expected in 2022. more »

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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.
Album
The song is from Melanie Martinez's debut album, "Cry Baby" that was released in 2015.
Music Video
The video of "Mrs. Potato Head" was released on December 1, 2016, on Melanie Martinez's YouTube channel and has over 100 million views.
Conceptual Theme
The 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.
Controversial Impact
Though 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.
Style and Genre
Like 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.
Album Success
Melanie's album "Cry Baby", featuring "Mrs. Potato Head", was certified Platinum in the U.S., meaning it sold more than a million copies.
Artistic Vision
"Mrs. Potato Head" is a representation of Melanie's distinctive style, combining mature lyrical content with nostalgic childhood themes.
Lyrical Deconstruction
The 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.
Future Work
The 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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