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The production in this song is actually INSANE. Can’t wait for the music video

am I the only one who finds the laugh in the chorus so satisfying? it's so crisp and perfect

The lyric: “got me like a bad tattoo” and “even if you removed me I’ll still be underskin” is my favorite line

The body horror in this music video is going to be out of this world and I’m all here for it 😭

lyrics: Twisted all my limbs for you, two of them in knots and two of them in loops. Ribbon tied like a noose, wonder if I’ll ever get it loose. I don’t want to bruise for you, Pulling back my words until my face is blue. I don’t really care about your crew. You can tell them what you want to. (Bones are crushing, palms are crushing) Pushin’ me (Bodies touching, bodies touching) Lovin’ me (Heart is pumping, heart is pumping) Pullin’ me (Feelin’ nothing, feelin’ nothing) F*ckin’ me (Bones are crushing, palms are crushing) Crushin’ me (Bodies touching, bodys touching) Touchin’ Me Uh-ah! I’m done, I’m done Done doing backbends I break and I snap, its no fun, no fun Pushed myself into a box, while you held out a gun I’m done, ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha I’m done, I’m done Twisted all my bones like screws Stretching my self worth, just like you usually do Caught you like the cold or a flu (Ah-choo) Praying that I’ll someday be immune Got me like a bad tattoo (Oh-oh-oh) Always on your skin, even when it gets removed (Ooh) Never got the chance to undo (Oh-oh-oh) Positions that you forced my way into (Ooh) Bones are crushing, palms are crushing (Pushin’ me) Bodies touching, bodies touching (Lovin’ me) Heart is pumping, heart is pumping (Pullin’ me) Feelin’ nothing, feelin’ nothing (F*ckin’ me) Bones are cruching, palms are crushing (Crushin’ me) Bodies touching, bodies touching (Touchin’ me) Oh, ow I’m done, I’m done Done doing backbends I break and I snap, its no fun, no fun Pushed myself into a box, while you held out a gun I’m done, ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha I’m done, I’m done Ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha (Bones are crushing, palms are crushing) Pushin’ me (Bodies touching, bodies touching) Lovin’ me (Heart is pumping, heart is pumping) Pullin’ me (Feelin’ nothing, feelin’ nothing) F*ckin’ me (Bones are crushing, palms are crushing) Crushin’ me (Bodies touching, bodies touching) Touchin’ me (Heart is pumping, heart is pumping) Oh, ow

HER VOICE IS SO ANGELIC🩷🩷

As someone who grew up in a very toxic relationship with a narcisistic mother and felt like I had to bend myself all the time to 'fit' her mold this song speaks to me in a whole different level. The line "Stretching my self worth, just like you usually do" is so so fucking relatable. I love Mel so much! She always write such deep and meaningfull lyrics.

i LOVE how the laughs sound like sobs when you think about it 😭

I need this as a music video immediately 😭 The choreography would be insane!

who tf is this chick? i'm an old metalhead and was looking for the band "the contortionist". but this is SICK. Surprised I've never heard of her.

you can really tell how much effort mel puts into each of her songs, the lyrics, the voices, the special effects, THE MUSIC. each and every one of her songs is truly a masterpiece !!!

The bone crushing/cracking noises in the back>>>>>>

As a contortionist, I am OBSESSED with this song. 100% going to use this masterpiece for future performances👏

heres the meaning of this song :D its about bending over backwards for someone who does even care about you, ‘pushed myself into a box while you held out a gun’ means being pushed back into that toxic relationship that you’re stuck in, if you really loom at the lyrics u might understand

Show & Tell: who are you ? The contortionist: I’m you but deeper P.S. I love both of the songs sm

The main reason why I love this song so much is because of the message behind it and the concept of the lyrics. The song explains how you bend over backwards for people who won’t do the same thing so you’re done being used by someone who doesn’t care about you

Melanie Martinez is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for her one day.

2025 anyone? Edit: 88 LIKES TYSM❤❤❤ Edit: WHAT THE FRICK TYSM GUYS 156 LIKES :D 312 LIKES OMGG❤❤ 832 LIKES OMG IM SO HAPPY😭😭❤️❤️ TYSMM MY PHONE IS BLOWIN UP I'M SO HAPPY!! ❤ 3K OMG TYSM GUYS YOU ARE THE BEST!

As someone who has a fear/bad reaction to things like, gore, bones, limbs, and body horror, I thought I wouldn't be able to fully appreciate this song cuz of those things, but DAMN, I think this song is helping me to overcome that dislike! Thank you Melanie for an amazing track

Melanie made a song for ALL the introverted awkward kids who are just a little too emotional. That’s why I love her. Its so nice to have a celebrity that makes me feel safe and heard. I love this song because changing yourself to fit someone else’s expectations on how a person should act isn’t a relationship, because they aren’t friends with someone if the other person isn’t their true self around them, because that person isn’t themselves so the person they care about doesn’t exist. “I’m done, I’m done.” It’s when you finally have a intervention with the person, you can’t stop or change yourself for them. So there isn’t need for a relationship when you aren’t even there for.

“Never got the chance to undo positions that you force my way into” is so relatable to me because my sister always drags me into her problems when I have nothing to do with them

Anybody else noticed that "I'm done" sound so much like "I'm dying"? Edit: my theory is that its done on purpose to show how she's tired of changing herself for her partner and dying while doing so

her little gasps and “achoo!” are so cute😭🫶 I’m so excited for my cd to come!!

"From Melanie Martinez about the contortionist"I will never forget the feeling, and the intense smiles that me and CJ shared while creating this song. A true collaborative moment where we both felt the ping of our little antennas, like a loud phone call firing off. A lot of our process involved making tracks, then picking our favorites, then going into the booth and free styling Melodies, piecing together the best moments and then I would pace around the pool writing lyrics to fit the cadence of the free-styled melodies. The unhinged laughs in the chorus are the exact takes from my freestyle. This conflict song is about bending over backwards for someone who doesn't accept you as you are.*end quote

This album is really helping me recover from my abusive relationship I escaped from over a year ago. I feel so much less alone listening to Mel's lyrics and seeing anyone who feels the same way I do. I love you Melanie, please never stop creating. You're such a creative, beautiful inspiration to so many of us.

CALL ME CRAZY BUT THE VIOLIN IN 2:39 IS THE SAME AS THE ONE AT THE END OF BATTLE OF THE LARYNX 🫨🫨🫨🫨

MELANIE- 100% THE CONTORTIONIST- 100% BROKEN BONES- 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 !! 💘💘💘

MELANIES THOUGHTS ON THE CONTORTIONIST- I will never forget the feeling, and the intense smiles that me and CJ shared while creating this song. A true collaborative moment where we both felt the ping of our little antennas, like a loud phone call firing off. A lot of our process involved making tracks, then picking our favorites, then going into the booth and free styling Melodies, piecing together the best moments and then I would pace around the pool writing lyrics to fit the cadence of the free-styled melodies. The unhinged laughs in the chorus are the exact takes from my freestyle. This conflict song is about bending over backwards for someone who doesn't accept you as you are.

i love melanie. ive been a crybaby, and now an earthling. i’m so happy to see her music change and see her feel more comfortable with her style. i started listening to her when i was about 8 years old and her music has never failed to impress me. she’s just such a huge inspiration

0:40 - 0:55 is the BEST part. I love the way the background vocals sound. Adds more of an eerie vibe to it, and I’m here for it!

I dont understand the bad critics... This is the best album ive listened to in a while. So extraterrestrial and visionary. Each track really stays with you I guess critics are completely braindead and her fans will have to back her as always

the way she’s able to tell stories or tell experiences she’s went through her songs is real talent & THIS IS MY FAV SONG IN THE ALBUM THE BEAT AND THE LAUGHS at 1:15 SOUNDS SO GOOD

2:44 THE LAUGHS ARE SO GOOD BRO I CANT STOP

1:12 I saw a video that was of a Vocal Coach, Tristan Paredes, reacting to this song, and at that part, he noticed that on the word "gun" Melanie was kind of suppressing her voice and going back to the notes before. I think this sort of suppression of her vocals is supposed to represent how people pleasers, types of maskers, or anyone who has to fit into some sort of mold to be accepted (a metaphorical or figurative contortionist), have to suppress their true selves, thoughts, and ideas. It is kind of like the line "Holding back my words until my face is blue." I also love how the vocal suppression is in the line "Pushed myself into a box while you held out a gun." because that line itself represents how the figurative contortionist feels the need to fit into certain expectations and mask, push themself into a box, otherwise their reputation or appearance to someone will be held at gunpoint, about to crumble and die. The vocals in general of that line are kind of like bits and pieces of you trying to assert yourself and use your voice as the line gets more dramatic, like the figurative contortionist starting to break free from their pose/mask, until the word "gun," when the figurative contortionist realizes what they're saying and remembers that people's perspective of them may not be good if they get louder, more dramatic, or if they continue to try and break free, so they have to switch back to their previous positions and suppress their true self. Coming from a neurodivergent masker who's literal contortionist, this song means a whole lot to me and is my favorite in the album. I love how even just small details in the vocals can paint a picture of the meaning. Melanie is very smart with her lyrics and song ideas, and therefore, one of my top two favorite artists!

*Lyrics:* Twisted all my limbs for you Two of them in knots, and two of them in loops Ribbons tied around like a noose Wonder if I'll ever get it loose I don't wanna bruise for you Holding back my words until my face is blue (Ha) I don't really care about your crew You can tell 'em what you wanted to [Pre-Chorus] (Bones are crushing, bones are crushing) Pushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Lovin' me (Blood is pumping, blood is pumping) Pullin' me (Feelin' nothing, feelin' nothing) Fuckin' me (Bones are crushing, bones are crushing) Crushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Touchin' me Uh-ah [Chorus] I'm done, I'm done Done doing backbends I break and I snap, It's no fun, no fun Pushed myself into a box, while you held out a gun I'm done, ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha I'm done, I'm done Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha [Verse 2] Twisting all my bones like screws Stretching my self worth, just like you usually do Caught you like the cold or a flu (Achoo) Praying that I'll someday be immune Got me like a bad tattoo (Oh-oh-oh) Always under skin, even when it gets removed (Ooh) Never got a chance to undo (Oh-oh-oh) Positions that you forced my way into (Ooh) [Pre-Chorus] (Bones are crushing, bones are crushing) Pushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Lovin' me (Blood is pumping, blood is pumping) Pullin' me (Feelin' nothing, feelin' nothing) Fuckin' me (Bones are crushing, bones are crushing) Crushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Touchin' me Oh, ow [Chorus] I'm done, I'm done Done doing backbends I break and I snap, It's no fun, no fun Pushed myself into a box, while you held out a gun I'm done, ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha I'm done, I'm done Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha [Pre-Chorus] (Bones are crushing, bones are crushing) Pushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Lovin' me (Blood is pumping, blood is pumping) Pullin' me (Feelin' nothing, feelin' nothing) Fuckin' me (Bones are crushing, bones are crushing) Crushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Touchin' me (Blood is pumping, blood is-) Oh, ow

0:39 THIS PART----

This is the most amazing song I've EVER heard. It's like I'm hearing it for the first time every time I listen to it. OBSESSED! 🙌🏾

The fact that Melanie Martinez recorded her period cramps at the end of the song as a transition to moon cycle at 3:05 is actually amazing 😭 Edit:I told my mom about it and she said “ew”, AND SHE WAS ALSO ON HER PERIOD 😭

Melanie, you have raised this generation and have NEVER disappointed. We love you sm and thank you for this amazing album!

Everything from the production to the lyrics to the tiniest details, you can really see that mel worked so hard for this album. It's a 222/10 for me🧚‍♀️✨

LYRICS: Twisted all my limbs for you Two of them in knots and two of them in loops Ribbons tied around like a noose Wonder if I'll ever get it loose I don't wanna bruise for you Holding back my words until my face is blue I don't really care about your crew You can tell 'em what you wanna do Pushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Lovin' me (Blood is pumping, blood is pumping) Pullin' me (Feelin' nothing, feelin' nothing) Fuckin' me (Bones are crushing, palms are crushing) Crushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Touchin' me Uh-ah I'm done, I'm done Done doing backbends I break and I snap, it's no fun, no fun Pushed myself into a box, while you held out a gun I'm done, ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha I'm done, I'm done Ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Twisting all my bones like screws Stretching my self worth, just like you usually do Caught you like the cold or a flu (achoo) Praying that I'll someday be immune Got me like a bad tattoo (oh-oh-oh) Always under skin, even when it gets removed (ooh) Never got a chance to undo (oh-oh-oh) Positions that you forced my way into Bones are crushing, palms are crushing (pushin' me) Body's touching, body's touching (lovin' me) Blood is pumping, blood is pumping (pullin' me) Feelin' nothing, feelin' nothing (fuckin' me) Bones are crushing, palms are crushing (crushin' me) Body's touching, body's touching (touchin' me) Ow I'm done, I'm done Done doing backbends I break and I snap, it's no fun, no fun Pushed myself into a box, while you held out a gun I'm done, ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha I'm done, I'm done Ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Pushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Lovin' me (Heart is pumping, heart is pumping) Pullin' me (Feelin' nothing, feelin' nothing) Fuckin' me (Bones are crushing, palms are crushing) Crushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Touchin' me (Blood is pumping, blood is) Ow

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

One of my favorites on the album. The contortionist sound effects, the string instruments that sound like suspense, the laughter and most importantly, criticism of abusive relationships. It's addictive 🥴💗

MELANIE- 100% VOID- 100% VISUALS- 100% VOCALS- 100% LYRICS- 100% CHORUS- 100% PRODUCTION- 100% INSTRUMENTAL- 100% TALENT- 100% INFLUENCE- 100% QUEEN- 100% PROTALS- 100% LET'S SHOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE MELANIE !! 💘💘💘

2:13 her “ow” is so cute 😭💕

Can we talk about how amazing this song is? Like, how her voice sounds, the melody... everything. I feel like this song is massaging my brain, to put it softly.

anyone else obsessed with the laugh part? with the bass IT HITS SO GOOD IN MY EAR

This is seriously one of her best songs ever AHHH 😭💕

Portals is truly another masterpiece. Melanie, you never fail to amaze us with this impeccable music and song writing. The wait was definitely worth it. We love you forever and ever, through life and death 🫶🏻

the ‘oh ow’ WAS LITERALLY SO GOOD

i was in a terrible relationship a year ago where i was verbally, physically, sexually, psychologically just everything abused and im still healing even tho we broke up several months ago. im going to seek therapy for it because she fucked me up a lot. i relate to this song on so many levels and it has helped me sm especially with all the sexual abuse i went through

Melanie Martinez, being the undoubtedly purest soul on the planet doesn't seem to get tiring for her. This new music is amazing, Her new style, It's amazing. Honestly I am speechless, only able to express that I adore mel so much.

Melanie Martinez's new album "Portals" is an absolute masterpiece! Her unique blend of hauntingly beautiful vocals and dark, whimsical production takes us on a journey through the depths of her imagination. Each song is like a portal into a different world, filled with emotion and depth. Melanie's ability to tell stories through her music is unparalleled, and "Portals" is a true testament to her artistry. This album is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates innovative and thought-provoking music. Melanie Martinez has truly outdone herself with this stunning work of art!💗

2:00 “PUSHING ME” and the rest sound so heavenly

OMG THE DEMONIC LAUGHING IS SO GOOD- it rlly gives me a deep feeling to the song that i can't explain- 😭

Many dedicate this song to their ex-partner or friends, I'm not saying it's wrong, but I do it with my mother, I'm tired of doing everything and nothing to please her, she loves me when I meet her expectations, but she hates me when I do something bad. She controls me.

This album has been such a beautiful experience. I still remember exactly where I was when K-12 was released. I also remember when I found Crybaby and immediately listened to all of it. Melanie’s music has gotten me through so much and this album couldn’t have come at a better time. I cannot wait to see where Melanie goes from here. I hope this album does well in sales and everything because it deserves so so much. New favorite album🧚‍♀️❣️.

I love melanie and the way she gives me inspirations so much! ❤

MELANIE, WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK THIS IS A MASTERPIECE

zero words describe how amazing this is... the snapping is so satisfying for some reason like???? anyone else agree 💗👀

She has such an amazing voice and the way she tells her story man.. she just draws you in and I love it.

1:38 Atchoo!

BRO THE LAUGH 😫 ALSO WE NEED A MUSIC VID FOR THIS, I FEEL LIKE THE CHOREOGRAPH WOULD DEF GIVE OFF MAJOR HSSH ENERGY THIS IS ACTUALLY SO AMAZING

This song hits so hard. I just recently discovered that I don't need to let people mistreat me hoping they'll accept me. I feel the "I'm done" in every cell of my being 🎀💕💕

0:06 that CRUNCH

1:16 The giggle 🥺

this album is perfect, thank you so much for all that dedication in each song melanie, we love you so much

Melanie no decepciona, ella cumple expectativas e incluso te hace ver que tus expectativas eran pequeñas 💋💅🏻🛐🛐

M- marvelous E- Entertaining L- lovely A- absolutely amazing N- nice I- iconic and inspiring E- Empatheitc

Melanie truly is underrated. She need 10x more the recognition that she gets because of how beautiful her music and art is. I really hope in the next 5 years that she will finally win an award and show how powerful she is with all the work she puts out. As for now we need to keep streaming and supporting

1:38 Bless you 💖

You can visualize the dance so much these lyrics are fucking phenomenal ❤

THAT LITTLE SNEEZE WAS ADORABLE ASF 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖💖

When everything about this still eats down a year later!!! like Melanie has a vibe that's so addictive!!! She gives her all and me supporting her is definitely worth it!!!! I love Melanie so much!!!

POV: When the curtains opened, Melanie was attached to gut like strings and an orchestra began playing around. The strings then began twisting her body in ways she couldn’t even comprehend. Her heart was pounding faster and faster as she struggles to breath as the crowd began dancing elegantly around her. She was so confused on what was happening and she felt her bones breaking inside of her and cried in agonizing pain. She began to feel like she was going to die right then and there but as soon as the last violin note was about to play, the music stops and everyone stops dancing. A red blood cell comes from the organs of the body and says that it is time for them to go. Everyone then began running out of the room leaving Melanie tied. She stayed there tied and tired but then the blood cell came to her and let her out it then told her to get ready. When she asks for what, the cell replies say “ it’s that time of the cycle”. She turns to see a wave of red coming their way. Thank you for reading ❤😊

I love the transition from battle of the larynx to this song!! I feel like the contortionist, it symbolize reaching your breaking point with someone who continues to do wrong by you no matter what you do. While battle of the larynx was still trying to please them but it starting to slowly tearing you down.

I cannot wait for the film tying these all together, her artistic talent is honestly so intriguing

Bro these 2024 comments are getting so annoying😭

Why does this hit so f-ing hard 😭 When I first listened to this I was crossing the street and freaking dancing my heart out

Can we all agree that this is the gem of this album

you can just tell how much effort shes put into this album, we love you sm melanie

1:04 hits hard 😩😩😩 Im done I'm done AHAHAH!!! I'm done imMmm done

My favorite song of the album. If not the best song the album has. Love how her old style is brought up and merges with her now new style. The classical aspect to it with the violins and then the pop side of the song as well, it acompanies melanies voice so perfectly. Playing out loud it sounds good, on earphones or a car with good bass it sounds absolutely amazing. So happy on how far she's come. Musically this is by far one of the best songs melanie has produced. This song will definitely be on repeat for a while!

Whenever she says "i'm done, i'm done" I feel like I'm gonna cry. lmao So much emotions there.

I feel like all these songs on her album really demonstrate how I feel sometimes 💗 I’m not sure how she does it but she is just so talented at explaining stuff in a poetic manner

This song is my relationship with my daughters dad. And this song is getting me thru leaving him. Melanie Martinez is an icon. Thank you girl for finding word for things i didnt know could ever be explained in every album you create. God sent.

How magnificent is this album, the vocals, the melodies, the instrumental, the lyrics and the themes that it addresses in this song such as manipulation, it is A WORK OF ART , MELANIE NEVER DISAPPOINTS

This song and lyrics is so relavent to the damages of abusive toxic relationships and the way Melanie has turned it into an absolute masterpiece work of art is everything, I can't wait to see how she makes this music video 😍

A NON-SKIP ALBUM, THE TRANSITIONS, LYRICS AND CREATIVITY ARE OUTTA THIS WORLD 🙌🙌

I got married around the time this album came out. So funnily enough I was listening to this album back to back constantly while finishing planning and before the ceremony. Hearing songs from this album always make me smile when I hear them

Been a crybaby ever since her carousel era and im proud of this woman

fun fact: the violin in the second chorus also plays at the end of battle of the larynx

1:46 I love that sound

The cinematography the instantly comes into my head when I listen to this song is crazy 😭 it’s like I can visualize all the bones crushing , laughing sounds and the lyrics 💯 beautiful ❤

To say I’m obsessed with this album is an understatement

Hey Melanie, I just wanted to write out my thanks to you in creating this album. Recently I’ve been going through self in order to find something more magical, and it’s been a rough journey. I’m now finding the beauty in all, pain and happiness, and hearing you sing about your experiences has made me feel less alone. Much love to you.❤❤❤❤

2:24 CANT GET OVER THE FUCKING VIOLIN THIS IS SUCH A BANGER

WE TWISTING ALL OUR LIMBS WITH THIS ONE🗣️🔥🔥🔥

Can’t wait for the video of this sooongggg