this video took me to another dimension ❤‍🔥and this song will be on repeat all weekend thank u

Really love the fact that she's not scared to explore other aesthetic and type of music. Growing up with Melanie and her art is such a great flex. ✿｡•̀✧*☆◕

I absolutely ADORE the symbolism, from the butterflywings, the characters that look like they’re supposed to be in k-12, and them going to her grave and burying her, everyone knows she’s changing. At first they mourned her and then they helped her and watched her transform into a beautiful butterfly/fairy. Absolutely gorgeous.

This video is now 2 years old

It’s so fun to have seen Melanie over the years. I discovered her through dollhouse in 7th grade when i was 13. Now I’m 21 in my 3rd year of university. To have seen her grow is an honor.

I literally grew up with this woman, i found cry baby when i was 10, and i definetly relate to it completely with my shtty childhood, disfuntional family, bullying and more. I heard K-12 when i was 14, and it helped me through high school drama and now i'm getting portals at almost 18, where i'm getting into a totally different and unkown period of my life, after depression. Give me a bigger conection to an artist.

The excitement I hold for this. This women raised me, she got me through a really shitty childhood and now I’m almost 18. Words cannot describe how much I love her and her art more than anything :’) I love you Mel

This is the most iconic song I've ever heard. Thank you, melanie ❤

4:28 This scene is just amazing. When she breaks free, I actually felt her relief. And her wings look so ethereally breathtaking, so beautiful 💛 her facial expression is spot on even with the suit/custome on.

Crybaby last words "Please don't ever worry" "I know it's morbid" "But we all die one day"

grew up with “crybaby”, moved on to “k-12” when i was in my preteens and now “portals” through my teens. this is so beautiful and i honestly love melanie with my whole heart.💗

Melanie, I have been rebirthed with you. From 2023, July 21st, I moved from the Philippines to Canada, and ever since, my life has changed. I'm not the person I was before. I'm not as popular, confident, and I don't fit in, but you bring me comfort. Also, I'd like to mention you have saved my life from.. undone attempts. I love you so much!

I'm sorry, but I absolutely love her mind because the way she evokes the imagery of tarot cards at 4:17 is perfection. With the 9 of swords card representing Crybaby (9 of swords being the card of pain, sorrow, crying) and by impaling the corpse with the swords the 10 of swords imagery is invoked (10 of swords is like "The worst is over") and shows that this new form is truly going to be nothing like what we've heard from her before and I simply cannot wait. Edit: Holly hell thanks for the likes and comments 😂❤

If you pay attention @4:16 you’ll notice she’s put 9 swords in crybaby. This could be seen as a reference to the 9 of swords tarot card which represents fear, anxiety, and things that keep you up at night. 9 of swords reversed represents overcoming darkness and once again seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I love it when artists incorporate hidden Easter eggs in their music videos. Good album all together.

This is an ARTIST. I love how Meanie isn’t afraid to try new things and express her weird and wonderful brain. I am in constant awe of her creativity. A true artist

imagine watching her videos while high, still love her music

Omg I can't believe we actually got to see Crybaby's human form one last time! It's hard to let her go as we used her to cope for so many years, but she's one of us; and we always support when someone in our community finds themselves. I can see her breaking free of her old form or her old body where all the terrible things happened in Crybaby and K-12 (And After School) and leaving those memories behind as she escapes into her true form. I think every time Crybaby has died in the past, she's gotten rebirthed in the same body; but this is different. For one reason or another, she has finally been set free. (Probably has something to do with the end of K-12 and Lillith.) I'm super hyped to see the rest of PORTALS and where this journey takes Crybaby.

MELANIEEEEEE The production, the details, the music, harmonies, and your voice I CANNOT You did absolutely AMAZING with this, we're all so proud

Omg this is literally everything! The music, the vocals, the dancing, the costumes just EVERYTHING! I get that people don’t like this new era because it’s different from what we had but they aren’t even giving it a chance. This is literally art!

Crazy how it’s been 2 years since the album was released can’t wait for the future 🩷💚🎀 your such a icon Melanie

Growing up with Melanie is a huge flex. This is an ARTIST. I love how Melanie isn’t afraid to try new things and express her weird and wonderful brain. I am in constant awe of her creativity. A true artist.

There’s so many beautiful spiritual meanings behind this. Melanie’s body with 10 swords representing the tarot card. Her being a butterfly to represent transformation etc she’s truly a beautiful artist 🤍

2:25 this part is so catchy, I never thought I'd be so obsessed with Mels growls, drawing influences from so many different genres and creating something truly original. She truly evolved but still kept her style

04:11 the change in the song mixing accompanied by the reveal that melanie killed cry baby with the swords is heavenly

“I wont say goodbye, am right by your side.” Gave me chills.

seeing her old character design leaving the community really made me sad and probably made all of you feel the same but she’s exploring a new era of herself and we should support it all step by step ❤

"Please dont ever worry. I know its morbid. But we all die one day." Probably my favourite lyrics on this entire album.

I love how her music is like a story! In the Crybaby album, a baby girl was born and named Crybaby and those song are about her home life and how she was when she was young. Next, in the K-12 album, Crybaby grows older and then goes through school, from kindergarten to 12th. Finally, in Portals, Crybaby's life has passed on and she's now a Nymph, her soul becoming another life. Melanie's music is absolutely incredible, and has deep meanings. She is most definitely my favorite artist!

I love that they're going from babycore to fairy goth, I love the idea that they might explore a ton of really distinct aesthetics and switch their whole vibe every time they leave and come back. I love how it frees her from a single aesthetic box but is also so clearly authentic to her overall vibe so you still see what you loved about the last style in this style. Like it's a totally different genre but it's still surreal and a little creepy in a childhood nostalgia sort of way and it's still pastel and it's still femme. And I love that about her. Can't wait to see what she comes up with next.

Im not sad regarding cry baby's death, she went through many things and finally she's got a rest, definitely I'll miss cry baby, she was a friend, a confident in her whole story for many of us, but remember, she is not actually "dead" she is just in a new form, she is back from the death and came to heal our hearts!

The metaphor of death being the moment the chord connecting Melanie’s dead body with Melanie’s alive soul breaks and being also the metaphor of birth at the same time is too good. It keeps me up at night

2 years of this artwork, I still don't believe it

It's an honor to have seen Crybaby grow! I've been with you since I was 8, today I'm 13, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to have seen Crybaby grow and die, the development of this story goes much further. I love you so much Mel!!!! Now seeing Crybaby's new reincarnation is a unique thing!!

Her dedication to her craft cannot remain unseen. The production on this music video alone is INSANE

I was 14-15 when I first started listening Melanie, I saw her toxic cover on voice thinking she was so pretty and how lovely she sings and started hearing all her songs. I’m 22 now and I’m so proud to be here for this new adventure 💖✨

I remember when it first came out. This song has changed my life forever. Now it’s two years old! I still love this song so much. I remember screaming this at the trilogy tour

Imagine how bland this all would be if we didn't have artists like Melanie who aren't afraid to build a world and create amazing music for us to enjoy. It's been an honor to be able to say I've been on every journey she's wanted to take us on. ❤

I'm so happy Melanie is not afraid to express herself in so many different ways. this song is so amazing! i love how she can just make masterpieces. its such a flex to grow up with her music. she has such deep meaning in her songs and this one it just amazing. i love her so much and I can't wait for her to come out with the whole album. first the crybaby album, dollhouse episodes, K-12, and after school. this is gonna be a perfect masterpiece and it always will be. Melanie i hope you know that we all love you and were so grateful that you keep releasing these beautiful pieces of art. this is a real ARTIST. an AMAZING one at that. Melanie we love you and everything you've ever done.

I'm so proud of her evolution , the fact that she is being herself and she doesn't care if someone don't really like it , being herself and doing what she likes , this mv makes me wanna cry 😭😭😭 IT IS TOO PERFECT FOR ME 😭

4:32 "Please don't ever worry, I know it's morbid, but we all die one day" is my favorite part

Jojo Siwa: no one has made this dramatic of a change yet *Also Melanie turning into a nymph*

I love how this is meaningful on multiple levels. Melanie singing about being "back from the dead" is also about her career : 3 years is enough for the industry to consider you "dead" but yet she is back proving her detractors (also those who claimed k12 was a flop) she is still here, more alive than ever, crazier, funnier than ever. She truly never disappoints 🌸

I’m so glad I never doubted Melanie. From “The Voice” I knew I would connect to her aesthetic. My loyalty will never die. I LOVE YOU MELANIE 🥹

5:02 so saddd, i wished we saw more of crybaby

2:20 that little whisper of "im back." before that bad@ss beat drop GAVE ME THE GOOSIEST GOOSEBUMPS EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Growing up with Melanie is such a beautiful thing. I first started listening to her album in my transition middle school, then K-12 beginning high school. Now as a Senior about to graduate, this song feels symbolic of all the change that’s happened in what feels like a pivotal time in my life. Thank you Melanie, you are a true artist and we love you. ❤️💕

I cannot believe we got a third concept album… She tells the most amazing stories through lyrics… I’m so inspired… There is nobody like her

OMG I LOVE THIS ERA...

Seeing "RIP Crybaby" after being a huge fan of the original album and being there for k-12 (which was so amazing too) was such a whiplash. I can't right now, but I'm so looking forward to listening to the album in full

I feel like this is exactly where cry baby wanted to be. She wanted to leave the physical world so bad. And now shes in the portal. Melanie really out did herself with this one❤

I found her when I was like 6-7 and I’m still here today at 15 💞

This is iconic af. So proud to be part of history like this! RIP crybaby she will be missed.

Dollhouse-400M Carousel-200M Death-50M Alphabet boy-200M Faerie soiree & tunnel vision-10M Light shower-5M Detention-100M The bakery-100M Copy cat (audio)-50M Pacify her-300M Show and tell-100M Let's go crybabies and earthlings, str3am melanie martinez!!★ HSS-50M

i really love how at 4:36 the new form of crybaby is detaching themselves from the old/dead crybaby. like the fairy version flys up so fast and is embracing the freedom from her past self. it's so symbolic and really shows how mel has grown not only as an artist, but as a human as well 🧚🏼‍♀️🌙💞

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PORTALS!! 💖

I love when we see artists become new versions of themselves, especially if their old self is what they're iconically known for. It's the change and growth that's so special, you can tell Mel is at a better place with herself and they're exactly where they need to be. Sometimes we have to lay to rest the person we once were to become something entirely different and new. Even if we love our old self and many people did as well, it can weight us down, be suffocating, and make us feel trapped like we have to mirror to that image forever. I love this new direction and am so excited for Portals and what's to come!!

This video was only posted 2 days ago and it's already #1 on trending for music...Melanie has really encapsulated us all

HOLY SHIT HOW DID THIS GO FROM A LITTLE GIRL BEING BORN AS A SENSITIVE CHILD TO A BADASS CREATURE WHO LOOKS TOUGH AF... THIS IS AMAZING WTF

Thank you Meline you’re songs help me with whatever I’m going through all the time in 15 mins I have to say bye to my dad for a long time and your songs have been helping and I’m so grateful for your music and inn sobbing rn so thank you💗

I love this creature Melanie has become. It's a little visually awkward, just uncanny valley, but once you get used to it, you realize how truly beautiful this new form is

Litterally gave me the chills. I've been a Melanie fan since the beginning and seeing her say goodbye to the crybaby era is bitter sweet but I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this new version of Mel, shes growing spiritually and mentally, and maturing even more than before. This new style is coming to the surface with a new and improved Mel and its beautiful to watch.

the fact that she recreated herself when she was in her “cry baby” era makes me cry so hard, I’m so proud of her work, she’s growing constantly, exploring new ways to express herself, so so proud!❤️

Can't believe a year already went by😭 Thank you melanie for giving us this masterpiece of a music video🍄

This was out of this world. Whoever said this is not Melanie never understood her or her music. This isn't old or new melanie, this is just her.

Yes as a phoenix she rises from the ashes of the chains of the industry, self made independent artists are rising and the artistic expression of this is at its height. Keep the fire Melanie don't let the haters take it away. We've missed you.

i hate how people are saying they dont like the "new melanie". This has always been her. I've listened to her music since I ws in middle school and shes always been different from other artist. Thats what makes her so special to me; that she can be herself not afraid of the world judging her or giving into the worldly view on beauty standards and normality. Shes even expressed multiple times through her songs, for example "fire drill". She knows shes different but she embraces it. I strive to be like her.

When I saw this it had only been released for 2 hours and now it's been released for 2 years, I cried

I absolute love the way she visualize her songs, every scene, outfits, backgrounds everything fit’s so perfectly and I’m beyond in love with the way her mind works, it’s hard to find an artist who can capture the theme and vibe of their music. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next 🪷✨🧚🏾‍♀️🍄‼️

I've always loved how creative Melanie is, since I was young I started learning her songs word by word. I still know the words years later. She continues to come out with amazing music that's not only creative, but meaningful. Music is an art. Melanie has taken the art of music and made it into something more. Something so beautiful that some people don't understand it anymore. Crybaby never left. She reincarnated.

We were born to late to explore the world, too early to explore the universe but just in time to experience Melanie

Mel: you here everytime.... Riot: BACK FROM THE DEAD *nymph noises*1:59

Melanie never disappoints her MVs are always so stunning I love the new fairy-like aesthetic props to everyone who helped to make this mv

I’ve been a fan of Melanie since I was in second grade, listening to every cry baby song constantly as her being my role model. I’m a sophomore in high school and as much as it’s kinda sad, crying in the beginning of this song watching how much it’s changed, I’m so glad she is who she is because I couldn’t have been more proud of who she’s become. We love you Mel! 💗

The fact she took the time to re-do every thumnail saying “rip crybaby” means she really loves her fans and enjoys making music. Amazing job Melanie! I already listened to the full album! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

1:58 Immortal design ill be with you here everytime Back from dead

0:47 "your hearts to big for your body thats why it doesn't fit inside" this girl is a literal genius

As disturbing as this series has been for me, she wasn't wrong in the k-12 film. “you are immortal, you will keep having new bodies.” and here she is, her next body.

I am in love with the “DEATH DEATH” in the background it’s so ragged and rough and it gives me chills. And the pre chorus too “I DONT WANNA BE CARRYING THE WEIGHT ON MY SHOULDERS” in love. In. Love.

Im so shocked like melanie keep up the amazing work like this is awsome we all love you so much!

Omg i'm really loving this new era, the aesthetic, the art, melanie has grow so much in this last years and this is totally fantastic, and the fact that she don't have any fear to show this new design for us is totally incredible!! Loving everything from this album 💕💖

first we get a song, a week later a music video, and then in a week we get the whole album?? this person is feeding us with their art and style 💗✨🙏🏼

As a tarot card person I noticed there was a scene (4:15) similar to a card "nine of swords" which represents "being plagued by fear, guilt, doubt, and worries that are to a large extent, unfounded." To me that fits perfectly to the theme and the awakening from death as a new being. It sounds like it was added there on purpose but you'll never be sure unless Melanie says it their self.

1:21 - 2:03 my favorite part in terms of singing and instrumental :D

If this song didn’t play at my funeral i ain’t dying 🗣️‼️💯

This was an ad on KZbin and for the first time in a while i didn’t skip! Melanie will never fail to impress us and enchant us with her boundless creativity and angelic voice

For anyone who didn't notice. The people with bunny masks are her friends in K-12.

Who's here after SPIDER WEB teaser??🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️🖤

LYRICS Intro Death is life is death is life is death is life is Verse 1 They're carving my name in the grave again The flowers are fresh and their faces wet My body has died, but I'm still alive Look over your shoulder, I'm back from the dead Lighting all your candles to draw me in Sayin' all the same things, I'm gone this time Your words mean nothing, so take 'em back And meet me here across the plane The other side, I'm not far Pre-Chorus When you aren't around, I sink into the ground I try to pretend I'm closer to you Never understand it You're always on my mind, I cannot help it I don't wanna be carrying the weight on my shoulders Death has come to me, kissed me on the cheek, gave me closure Immortal by design I'll be meeting you here every time Chorus Back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the (I'm back) Post-Chorus (I'm back) (I'm back) (Death, death, death) (I'm back) (Death, death) (I'm back) Verse 2 They're saying my name in their prayers again I flicker the lights so they understand I won't say goodbye, I'm right by your side We're screaming and pleading, this separation ends Doing all your witchcraft to pull me in Burning all your sage to connect our line I show my presence, you run away in fear of ghosts I try to talk, the barriers are too strong Pre-Chorus When you aren't around, I sink into the ground I try to pretend I'm closer to you Never understand it You're always on my mind, I cannot help it I don't wanna be carrying the weight on my shoulders Death has come to me, kissed me on the cheek, gave me closure Immortal by design I'll be meeting you here every time Chorus Back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead Bridge Please don't ever worry (Back from the dead, back from the dead) (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) I know it's morbid (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) But we all die one day (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) Chorus I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the (I'm back)

this comment is for non fans who are confused!! Melanie has a character named "crybaby" who she portrays in all her albums. Melanie was bullied and called a crybaby as a kid for being emotional and sensitive which is where she got the name from. Her debut album "crybaby" tells the story of crybaby's birth and life as a young kid. it's a very deep album and the character goes through a lot. In her 2nd album "K-12" crybaby attends a weird school that's very messed up. she also made a film to go with it that's free on youtube called "K-12" as well. The movie was made in 2019 and ends on a cliffhanger (i won't spoil) Melanie released an EP in 2020 called "after school ". the EP is not connected to the storyline but is more so about Melanie's personal life as an adult. After that she then went on a hiatus until this year and dropped her third album "portals". We were left many years wondering what would happen after K-12 then in February 2023 Melanie randomly hit us with a teaser of crybaby's grave. Crybaby has somehow passed away and is now reincarnated as what she calls "The Creature". It's makeup, a prosthetic, and body paint which takes about 2-3 hours to put on and she can see through tiny holes in the bottom pair of eyes. This album is the final one about this character too. (some facts for new fans) Melanie is known for having split dyed hair (inspired by Cruella De Vil) but decided not to give crybaby's new form the split hair because she wants to separate herself from the character. Melanie loves spiritual things like tarot cards and in the scene where there are 10 swords in her body is inspired by a tarot card. "the ten of swords" meaning a painful yet inevitable ending or being pinned down by a multitude of things or situations. there are other meanings for this which yall can look up if u want but i feel like those are the main ones. Melanie has been playing this character in her music since 2015 and wants to move on from it but some fans love the old human version of crybaby and melanie from the crybaby era and they won't let her move on and grow. also technically, there are 9 swords in her body but i'm pretty sure her heel is supposed to represent the 10th. In majority of her music videos there's always people in bunny masks because when she was young she had a pet bunny and one day found it decapitated so she likes to have people wear bunny masks in her music videos. each era the bunny masks evolve. okay maybe ill add more stuff later idk but ty for reading! (typing this from may 7th) i just wanna say ty again to everyone who took time out of their day to read this long comment! it makes me happy knowing that more people are becoming fans of Melanie and i'm glad my comment is helping people understand the story!! :) (lol it's 2024 now and wow i didn't expect all of this 😭i forgot about this comment. i made it at 13 & i'm 15 now :)) thanks for reading this whole essay again lol)

This is terrifying... i love it 😩

happy 2 years portals! I just love this album 💞

I've honestly just discovered Melanie, she's incredible. Her music, visuals, theme, concept... it's on its own planet.... literally. She's made a new fan.

for anyone saying they will miss the crybaby era just remember: it’s not gone, but rather it has evolved into a new form that is equally if not more creative for Melanie! you can always go back to listen and appreciate the previous albums, i know they hold a very special place in a lot of our hearts, but it’s not like they are being erased. so just try to enjoy the ride and vibe with the new aesthetic! and if you don’t find that it’s for you, it’s okay to move on and grow apart from it, just like it’s okay for Melanie to grow into new types and ways of making music 💘💐 very excited for portals and whatever comes next 🫶💜🌱💫

art isn't supposed to look nice, it's supposed to make you feel something... this is ART!!! ayooo this is not backhanded compliment. As an artist and a character designer, this is art to me. This kind of music is what I want to see in the mainstream ...the overall concept, the character and costume design, the music, the cinematography and coloring really captured the mood I expected. Her creativity is overflowing!!

Everything about Portals is just PERFECT ❤

She used to be "crybaby" and now she is Such a beautiful nymph!

Her pronunciation of words is so satisfying to listen to. Her music makes me feel like the biggest language, lyric geek lol she's so particular with everything she does!

the quote “please don’t ever worry, i know it’s morbid, but we all die one day!” gives me chills and a feeling i can’t explain

3:13 NEVER EXPECTED TO SEE MELANIE LIKE THIS NEVER KNEW SHE COULD DO THAT

I love this new era. The old songs were amazing, I loved them all. However, they were all childhood related. Melanie was proving closure to her childhood trauma, hence K-12. In this era, she has been able to move on, embracing herself as she is now. I love it.