Lyrics (⁠｡⁠♡⁠‿⁠♡⁠｡⁠) I move like a moth or a butterfly Craving a change in the wind I swirl by all the insects and all the flies Watching the cycle they're in Better off dead than wasting my hours Flying where I shouldn't be Flexing like pricks with their stolen power They're just who the spider will eat Spinning all your silk and moving all of your eight legs To build a web that'll spread through the world Feeding off our highs and lows And curious to see us struggle No one can leave once they merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge I'm hiding myself from the enemy I wish to not be perceived Didn't ask for this dangerous visibility I'm feeling too scared to sleep Better off dead than stuck in a maze The center may seem like a gift Once you arrive, it'll strip you of your life And you'll wish that you never did Spinning all your silk and moving all of your eight legs To build a web that'll spread through the world Feeding off our highs and lows And curious to see us struggle No one can leave once they merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge Big bite, they liquefy the insides first Then wrap them tight, securing their spot in the spider web Up all night, bound to their addiction to it Lifeless eyes, they die in the pit of the spider web

I feel like the ‘I wish not to be perceived’ line, along with her new look (that completely covers up her real face and body), and the removal of all her old posts on social media are all connected. She’s taking back herself and keeping it private, and I really appreciate that. The constant spotlight and judgement that was put on her and the lack of privacy must’ve been difficult to deal with

There's nothing better than watching a childhood artist grow into a new self every album

“Better off dead than stuck in a maze, the centre may seem like a gift. Once you arrive it’ll strip you of your life, and you’ll wish that you never did.” Is such a great line. That’s something I love about Melanie, one simple line can have so much depth and meaning to it.

LYRICS ! ! ! I move like a moth or a butterfly Craving a change in the wind I swirl by all the insects and all the flies Watching the cycle they're in Better off dead than wastin' my hours Flying where I shouldn't be Flexing like pricks with their stolen power They're just who the spider will eat Spinning all your silk and moving all of your eight legs To build a web that'll spread through the world Feeding off our highs and lows And curious to see us struggle No one can leave once they merge Oh, no onе can leave once thеy merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge I'm hiding myself from the enemy I wish to not be perceived Didn't ask for this dangerous visibility I'm feeling too scared to sleep Better off dead than stuck in a maze The center may seem like a gift Once you arrive, it'll strip you of your life And you'll wish that you never did Spinning all your silk and moving all of your eight legs To build a web that'll spread through the world Feeding off our highs and lows And curious to see us struggle No one can leave once they merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge Big bite, they liquify the insides first Then wrap them tight, securing their spot in the spider web Up all night, bound to their addiction to it Lifeless eyes, they die in the pit of the spider web

I dunno how people didn’t like this one the harmonies of this entire album are amazing and scratch my brain so perfectly

the part where she says "oh, no one can leave once they merge" and then there's a beat that affects my brain chemistry, I LOVE IT

“What if we were conjoint twins?” -K-12 “No one can leave once they merge” -SW PORTALS

You know the music video gonna be good if the music is good Damn my phone blowing up but I don’t mind! Stan Melanie Martinez guys!😍

Hands down one of my favorites from the album. The beat is so catchy and it’s addicting already.

This song is about the servile behaviors of people on the internet, using clever metaphors such as a spider web, indicating the world wide web, or the line "Watching the cycle they're in", indicating people who spend excessive amounts of time on their phone and other technology. It delves deeper into the Internet's obsession with drama and following creators to see their downfall, as well as the inability to leave the Internet once you are in the spotlight. It was written for social media's chokehold of society.

0:49 THE INSTRUMENTAL>>>>>>>>>

I move like a moth or a butterfly Craving a change in the wind I swirl by all the insects and all the flies Watching the cycle they're in Better off dead than wasting my hours Flying where I shouldn't be Flexing like pricks with their stolen power They're just who the spider will eat Spinning all your silk and moving all of your eight legs To build a web that'll spread through the world Feeding off our highs and lows And curious to see us struggle No one can leave once they merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge I'm hiding myself from the enemy I wish to not be perceived Didn't ask for this dangerous visibility I'm feeling too scared to sleep Better off dead than stuck in a maze The center may seem like a gift Once you arrive, it'll strip you of your life And you'll wish that you never did Spinning all your silk and moving all of your eight legs To build a web that'll spread through the world Feeding off our highs and lows And curious to see us struggle No one can leave once they merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge Big bite, they liquefy the insides first Then wrap them tight, securing their spot in the spider web Up all night, bound to their addiction to it Lifeless eyes, they die in the pit of the spider web

I THRIVE for this new era of Melanie, and to think she's the same artist from my childhood that was so fun listening to, and seeing her grow and trying new things is just magnificent.

Melanie is really a different kind of artist. Her songs are really meaningful and also pleasant and addictive to my ears.

It’s a song about internet addiction and how it’s fun, however, it can destroy someone’s identity, and mental health. It can be a escape, but it can make you worse than when you came in. It looks interesting, but once your stuck you can never leave. The “web” is literally and metaphorically a analogy for the internet and it’s creepiest corners that no one should be able to tread.

The fact that she put a coqui (puerto rican native frog) sound at the end it’s beautiful we love our puerto rican/dominican queen

She can’t make a bad song ❤️ she’s just truly amazing!

Dios , porque todas las canciones de Melanie son tan bellas .

this song literally scratches my brain so hard. i never knew hearing melanie sing about internet addiction was something i so desperately needed.

Why does the background music give me plans v. zombies vibes? This is my absolute favorite song of the album. Melanie truly is an inspiration ❤

I feel like this song is about her experience as a famous person. She’s thinking about spiders and webs, which could be a metaphor for the World Wide Web. I think she’s thinking about how she really wanted to be discovered and worked really hard to get her self all over the web but then she realized that she didn’t want to be out there like that anymore and that it was dangerous. She wishes that she could undo it, but she can’t really do anything about it since she’s all over the web now. That could be why her new outfit completely covers up her body and makes her look like a new person because that’s the best that she could do to still do what she loves, and not be as “visible” and out there.

idk how to explain it but Melanie’s music always manage to grab my heart and squeeze it and her music always stays in my head until i listen to it again. it’s like she is casting a spell onto me completely and it can’t be undone. i’m absolutely in love with who she is becoming and i’m addicted to her music and to her new look and everything. i love melanie sm and i’m glad she is growing into someone that she will love for herself

For people who dont understand: Spider web is about 'people who are addicted to the internet and making people watch them or do something on there web to get addicted to it too, so the internet will take over the world' :)

Why are all the comments on portals about growing up? Her aesthetic has litteraly always giving this “bizarre” vibe *literally all we’re missing is the split dye*

Lets take a moment to appreciate that our queen Melanie worked on this for 4 years straight wonderful job. Melanie you make me love myself and I even kept my gap in my teeth I’m not ashamed of it anymore I feel like I can be myself and just block out what others say thanks girl ❤

This has to be my favorite song from the album Especially this part: 0:43

I literally love this woman so much (not in a weird way or anything). She has grown so much and her voice sounds so much richer and fuller than from the dollhouse or crybaby eras. Her music is amazing and portals is an ABSOLUTE masterpiece. All her albums are. She is so sweet and is so creative

MELANIE- 100% SPIDER WEB- 100% VISUAL- 100% VOCALS- 100% LYRICS- 100% CHORUS- 100% PRODUCTION- 100% INSTRUMENTAL- 100% TALENT- 100% INFLUENCE- 100% KING- 100% SLAY- 100% PORTALS- 100% LET'S SHOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE MELANIE !! 💘💘💘

I’m actually going to cry, I’ve been listening to Melanie since day 1. She’s always been there for me and seeing her grow is amazing. Her music is beautiful and her voice is angelic. I love this new album sm 💗

I love her all her albums connect to each other like a literal puzzle. Every song from her albums is so special with their meanings, she is such a genius!

who likes Melanie's transformation more than jojo's? edit: omg guys, I didn't know I would get so many Likes lol

A Mel é EXTREMAMENTE talentosa!! Fico muito grata por fazer parte dessa nova era!! 💕💕

Tradução ★ [Verso 1] Me movo como uma mariposa ou borboleta Desejando uma mudança no vento Eu giro em todos os insetos e todas as moscas Assistindo o ciclo em que estão [Pré-Refrão 1] Melhor morta do que perdendo meu tempo Voando onde não devo estar Ostentando como idiotas com seu poder furtado Eles são justamente quem a aranha irá comer [Refrão] Girando toda sua seda e movendo todas suas oito pernas Para montar uma teia que irá se espalhar pelo mundo Alimentando nossos altos e baixos E curiosa para ver nós se esforçando Ninguém podе sair até se fundir [Pós-Refrão] Oh, ninguém pode sair até se fundir Oh, ninguém podе sair até se fundir [Verso 2] Estou me escondendo do inimigo Eu queria não ser percebida Não desejei essa visibilidade perigosa Estou com medo demais para dormir [Pré-Refrão 2] Melhor morta do que presa em um labirinto O centro parece como um presente Quando você chegar, tirarei de você sua vida E vai querer que nunca tivesse chegado [Refrão] Girando toda sua seda e movendo todas suas oito pernas Para montar uma teia que irá se espalhar pelo mundo Alimentando nossos altos e baixos E curiosa para ver nós se esforçando Ninguém pode sair até se fundir [Pós-Refrão] Oh, ninguém pode sair até se fundir Oh, ninguém pode sair até se fundir [Saída] Uma grande mordida, eles liquidificam as entranhas primeiro Depois amarrá-los bem apertado, assegurando seu lugar na teia de aranha Acordado a noite inteira, preso no vício deles disso Olhos sem vida, eles morrem no poço da teia de aranha.

I CAN'T PICK A FAVE SONG IN PORTALS THEY'RE ALL SO GOOD BRO 😭🖐 Edit: MAMA I'M FAMOUS

THE MUSIC BETWEEN THE “No one can leave once they merge” JUST SCRATCHES MY BRAIN IN THE RIGHT WAY

TE AMO MELANIE, ESPERAMOS AÑOS POR ESTO Y REALMENTE SUPERO LAS ESPECTATIVAS DE TODOS🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️💗💗💗💗 TE AMAMOS Y TE AMAREMOS CON TODOS LOS CUERPOS QUE TENGAS, SIEMPRE TE APOYARE, EN TODAS TUS VIDAS💕🚒💕💕 ‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️

always love melanie for making songs about such uncommonly discussed topics 💛

“Feeding off our highs and lows, and curious to see us struggle.” That hit me hard

When the video comes out I think when the beat after “no one can leave once they merge ” should be Melanie in a cocoon using eight legs to break out of it and come out with eight legs

This is already one of my favs, Melanie has done an outstanding job where is her Grammy

2:28 “Big bite, they liquify the insides first Then wrap them tight, securing their spot in the spider web Up all night, bound to their addiction to it Lifeless eyes, they die in the pit of the spider web”🕷️🕸️💕

I can't believe I'm listening to you again, your melodies transport me to another galaxy, THIS IS SO FUCKING PERFECT AND UNIQUE You are light in my life, and that's why I send you light in your rebirth process, we came back from the dead ✨💘

2:41 this is a song about the internet and the world wide web, makinfg people addicted to it, and this quote is the most realizable…❤

okay this is WAY TOO GOOD LITERALLY WHY DID I NOT LISTEN TO THIS UNTIL NOW?????? LIKE THIS IS FIRE

Melanie nunca decepciona, haces arte 🛐

I scared all the spiders away with my singing Edit: yall my notifications😂😂😂😂😂😂 Edit 2: its not even that funny why are yall still liking 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😅😅

cara, isso ta tão diferente do que eu ja imaginei vindo da melanie, eu tô tão encantada, que fadinha talentosa 💓

Oooooh, I can hear the Puerto Rican frog. Is a beautiful sound. 2:55

Can't tell how much I love Melanie. I'm so proud of her and I will always support her no matter what. This album is so incredibly beautiful. We love you ❤

The MV for this song will to be AMAZING!!!

Desde la soundtrack supe que va a ser una de mis favoritas de álbum, estoy tan agradecida de haberla conocido hace ya tantos años, crecí con ella y estoy tan agradecida de tenerla de regreso. ❤

2:27 is so comforting to me even though the lyrics are disturbing, i love it

Listening to celebrate one year of the album. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PORTALS! ❤ Best Melanie project EVER!

Por la parte "Girar toda tu seda y mover tus ocho patas para construir una red, que se extenderá por el mundo" es como si nunca pudieras dejar de luchar hasta que termines. es tan hermoso❤️

Wow melanie como siempre sacando buena música 😻❤️ te amamos mel 😭

Mi canción favorita de portals junto con Evil y void 😻

Love the song and the metaphors! It's supposed to be about how people are addicted to social media. She uses a spider that lures flies in as a metaphor for the internet that lures people in. However, I also liked how the first verse, chorus, and second verse have very different moods. I think it's a great way to represent how there are many types of content on the web that can lure people in (if that was melanie's intention).

STIMMING SO HARD I CAN'T BREATHE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE MELANIE

OMG THIS 4th DECEMBER!!!! MV AAAHHH

No puedo explicar el sentimiento que me da escuchar portals, definitivamente se siente como melanie, y amo eso, se siente tan único

people dislike this? man they are missing out on this masterpiece!

Melanie is so unproblematic and such a great artist I LOVE HERR

Esta mujer y su música SON perfectamente un ARTE💗🥺

Some people say it’s scary but I think it’s actually so beautiful and cool lol

SPIDER WEB LOVER 𓆇🕸𓆸𓆇🕸𓆸

Melanie é o significado de arte, que orgulho de dizer que estou nessa nova era🥺

she took the tune of itsy bitsy spider, genius

É impressionante o quanto eu gosto de todas as músicas dos álbuns da melanie única cantora q me faz gostar de todas as músicas do álbum. AAAAH O BRASIL TE AMA MELANIE 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

I just understood what she meant by “wasting my hours” bc most insects only live for a few hours

1:53 OMGGGG

I LOVE ITTT😭💗 Melanie youre so talented Lyrics 💗: I move like a moth or a butterfly Craving a change in the wind I swirl by all the insects and all the flies Watching the cycle they're in [Pre-Chorus 1] Better off dead than wasting my hours Flying where I shouldn't be Flexing like pricks with their stolen power They're just who the spider will eat [Chorus] Spinning all your silk and moving All of your eight legs to build a web That'll spread through the world Feeding off our highs and lows And curious to see us struggle No one can leave once they merge [Post-Chorus] Oh, no one can leave once they merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge [Verse 2] I'm hiding myself from the enemy I wish to not be perceived Didn't ask for this dangerous visibility I'm feeling too scared to sleep [Pre-Chorus 2] Better off dead than stuck in a maze The centre may seem like a gift Once you arrive, it'll strip you of your life And you'll wish that you never did [Chorus] Spinning all your silk and moving All of your eight legs to build a web That'll spread through the world Feeding off our highs and lows And curious to see us struggle No one can leave once they merge [Post-Chorus] Oh, no one can leave once they merge Oh, no one can leave once they merge [Outro] Big bite, they liquify the insides first then Wrap them tight, securing their spot in the spider web Up all night, bound to their addiction to it Lifeless eyes, they die in the pit of the spider web

Like I'm scared of Spiders But this song makes me want to not be Afraid of them anymore

I absolutely love this song and I love how melanie turns into a whole different self every album

NUNCA DECEPCIÓNA, TODAS SUS CANCIONES SON TAN HERMOSAS JODER 😭

Shes so creative i love her songs sm k-12 is amazing crybaby is amazing after school is amazing portals is amazing I LOVE THEM ALL SMM!!!!

Whose waiting for the MV

The beginning sounds of the song have such a magical feel to it. :3

When she says "once they merge" my friend thinks its wesnday merch 💀💀😭😭

It’s crazy listening to these songs on KZbin, but compared to actually being at one of her concerts and hearing the real thing is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! I had literally so much fun and I will 100% being going to another Mel concert!

Words cannot express how good this album is. Thank you melanie for blessing my ears🧚‍♀️🫶💞

This song makes me feel a sense of both hope and melancholy. The lyrics depict the reality of a broken world that we’re living in as of now. But the song is genuinely easy to listen to with all of the different sounds and that part after “no one can leave once they merge” in the chorus. This song is awesome.

This song makes me feel like I’m a dancing spider bouncing on a web to taunt prey 💀

At first glance i didnt see the appeal of the album, but recently i was reminded of melanie again and i listened to all the songs, and its growing on me really bad 😭 so sad how this album is so underrated

Anyone else notice that the interlude in Spider Web after the chorus is the same melody as the beginning of Teacher's Pet? I'm living for the musical references to her past songs

I love her sm, i want to go to her concert soon 2:48 we all love some forest sounds 🩷

Me listening to this song for the first time thinking it was actually about a spider web:

Necesitaba urgente que saliera está canción desde que ví el tiktok 😭😭🦋☀️✨Muerooo😭😭🌻☀️✨

I never really listened to a lot of her music but this it scratches the the part of my brain that just loves this kind of stuff

I played this at 100% volume and the wolf spider in the bathroom closet started vibing

im always proud of her! everything she do is amazing, i have goosebumps everytime i hear her angelical voice. 🤍🌷💗

a musica, a troca de instrumentais, a voz, ta tudo lindo. OTIMO MOMENTO PARA SER FÃ DA MELANIE

I found this song so soothing and i loved the detail at the end where you can hear the coqui's chirping in the forest.

2:48 Fun fact: From all the animals, can you catch one making a “ko-kee” sound? Well, if you do, that’s a small frog called Coquí, which is a native frog from Puerto Rico.

No meio da madrugada essa mulher lança o álbum todo

Hi, I think you lured a spder into my room

MELANIE ES UNA GRAN ARTISTA, BELLEZA DE CANCION 😭😭❤❤

Melanie martinez : singer, songwriter, choreographer, director, producer, actress, dancer, poet Taylor swift: singer, songwriter

It s one's of me favorites songs ever. Its amazing, such a masterpiece. The end it's a sounds of nature. I so like that. This so original, so interesting

i just now realized this is about social media 😢