"Melanie was better before" "Melanie was better after" hottest take: Melanie has always made good music and she'll continue to make good music, whether you like the music and still listen is up to you💕

LYRICS ------------- In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void Baby I'm spinning ’round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely And my mind wants to control me E-e-e-empty There's rotten things left in me Injected by society No one here but me to judge me Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won’t live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I gotta escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun The void Like a priest behind confession walls I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody, like a body that has died, and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I gotta escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Gotta escape the void So strange I'm tryna find a doorway My eyes are staring at me And they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-collect My fickle insecurities And turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I gotta escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun The void Like a priest behind confession walls I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody, like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I gotta escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun The void

It's so intriguing to know that Melanie not only writes songs but puts a piece of herself into each work and I'm thrilled with such joy knowing that this album is a masterpiece.

Notice how the flowers bloom and then shrink, disappear. But they grow back, and the cycle repeats. Like the cycle of death/life.

I haven’t seen anyone mention this yet so I thought I’d point out that the ending of DEATH and the beginning of VOID match up seamlessly! There’s also the sound of a door opening at the end of DEATH and one of the lyrics in VOID mentions “looking for a doorway”, I’m starting to piece together what the narrative might be and I can’t wait for the album’s full release soon to figure it out :)

I don't know why people keep saying she was better in her crybaby era, her music just gets better and I love this new character she created, it really fits her a lot more.

VOID This is the first song I fully produced on my own, also in the portal room. The first thing I put down was that bass guitar top line. It was an exact melody from a voice memo I had recorded a few days prior. The chorus melody and lyric came all at once just from looping the bass line. I put down a simple programmed drum loop that was later replaced/mixed in with live drums by Rhys Hastings. I remember screaming that chorus while crying, it felt like a weight I needed to get off of me. The weight of my anxiety, the weight of my brain, and it perfectly fit the second stage. A void. A dark place where you are left alone with your own thoughts for introspection, in order to find the light within yourself. - Melanie Martinez

"like a priest behind confession walls i judge myself" personally really hit me hard. i dont know why. ive always dealt with being judged and judging myself due to it, so it was a really heartbreaking lyric. ever since portals came out, its been my favorite lyric in any song of melanies yet.

the lyrics are so relatable.. being in the void is painful, empty & lonely but it’s truly important for self reflection/self growth. external things/society ruins our soul but at the end of the day we are there to plant healthy seeds into our heart & soul so that we can continue to heal & grow in such a world. the album is dropping at such a right time as i’m transforming during this new era. thank you for letting us grow with you melanie 💚🧩🫀

the “my fickle insecurities” said in a lisp hinting that her teeth were a big insecurity for her, i LOVE!!! she puts so much thought into her works and ugh i love her so much. had this song on repeat ever since it came out

AAAAAA YES YES YES IM SO EXCITED TO LISTEN PROPERLY

I'm honestly still warming up to Portals, but this song hits so hard. Trying to figure yourself out and break away from the pressure of society does feel like trying to escape a void. I've judged myself so hard my entire life, hated my past selves for their ignorance and letting the flaws win, and i still don't know if i'll see tomorrow some days, but i'll keep trying to get out

It makes my heart warm to see how many languages are commenting that shows how iconic she is everywhere

I don't know why, but 'Like a priest behind confession walls I judge myself' is such a satisfying lyric to hear. It's not just addictive, it feels so unique and fresh to pop music and Melanie's music in particular. More mature, darker and more poetic. The lyric really gives you the feeling of pain that self-judgement causes. Church is often associated with public policy, so the priest can be a complex symbol. Like she's judging herself through society's expectations. Not every songwriter would add religious references to their lyrics. Melanie did it and did it beautifully💜

For those who follow Mel from the beginning, it's amazing to see her evolution ❤️🏠-->🍼-->🌧🧸🍰🚬🔥-->🚐🐺🍦🍭🍪-->🧼🛁🫧-->🚲🩹-->🎡🎠-->🥣🍭🔤🔫-->💉✂️-->🔪🛏👁🫙🍩-->🚍📚🛝💊🧪🍊🎂🏊🏻‍♀️🏢🧯-->🐰🍩🍽🪓🩸-->🐰🐱🎀💌-->🍄🪷🌱✨️🕳🧜🏼‍♀️🧙‍♀️🧝🏻‍♀️🕷🕸🪦👻🌳🕯🧚🏼‍♀️

this song explains how i see the world, cruel society, everyone judging at all times, feeling unhappy with yourself, it’s a void edit: back here streaming this on loop for a Christmas present for melanie 🩷

*LYRICS* ------‐----------------- In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void [Verse 1] Baby, I'm spinning ’round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely and my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty, there's rotten things left in me Injected by society, no one here but me to judge me [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won’t live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loaded gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void [Verse 2] So strange, I'm trying to find a doorway My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-c-collect my fickle insecurities, and turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loaded gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loaded gun, the void

I am a metal and a '80s rock guy. So this shocks most people but Melanie Martinez is the only thing that I listen to that's not metal or rock. Melanie holds a special place in my heart solely for the purpose that she's different from other pop artists. And I cannot stress the fact that I am a guy and any dudes that like Melanie Martinez should not hide it. EDIT: thx Sooooo much for all the likes, I appreciate all men (and women) that are representing Melanie.

I always felt some kind of connection with Melanie's songs but this Portals era has that something... like every song she has performed a days ago make my deepest emotions come out and feel so hard and real... After I sing and listen to her music everything feels so peaceful and clean even inside of me... Idk I can't even explain it, it's so magic. I'm so happy for her new project

This song hits me so hard because I can relate to it, I have had suicidal thoughts and one of my ways of coping with is is to just lay down while listening to this song and let myself cry. And it makes me so sad that Melanie has gone through these things, and I’m so proud of her for expressing herself through her music, and she’s really helped me overcome things in my past. So what I just want to say is I love you Melanie.

💗 LETRA / LYRICS 🖤 In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void Baby, I'm spinning ’round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely and my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty, there's rotten things left in me Injected by society, no one here but me to judge me [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won’t live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void So strange, I'm trying to find a doorway My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-c-collect my fickle insecurities, and turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void

Melanie wrote, produced, and performed this completely by herself. That’s what you call TALENT!! And let’s not forget that this song is a BOP, which makes it all even more impressive🔥

I dont think melanie knows how much they mean to us. ive been listening to her since i was five because of my sister and seeing her and their music grow & develop genuinely makes me so happy. they comfort me at hard times & overall mel's my safe place. i love u unconditionally mel. everyone,let's stream the shit out of her new music cause she put her heart into it!!

I’m in college and so stuck and lost in everything including a realationship, a house, broken family. This song to me is about being lost in the realm that is this world and society and trying to dig to find yourself again. I love this song it means so much to me

Loved her Cry Baby aesthetics, and they will always be iconic But it feels so damn good hearing her doing a new style like this omg

LYRICS 🦋 [Intro] In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void [Verse 1] Baby, I'm spinning ’round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely and my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty, there's rotten things left in me Injected by society, no one here but me to judge me [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won’t live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void [Verse 2] So strange, I'm trying to find a doorway My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-c-collect my fickle insecurities, and turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee You might also like DEATH Melanie Martinez SPIDER WEB Melanie Martinez EVIL Melanie Martinez [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void

Lyrics [Hope you enjoy once again 👀] [Intro] In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void [Verse 1] Baby, I'm spinning ’round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely and my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty, there's rotten things left in me Injected by society, no one here but me to judge me [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won’t live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void [Verse 2] So strange, I'm trying to find a doorway My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-c-collect my fickle insecurities, and turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void

Silence, SZA is studying...

i love her creativity and the fact that she is not afraid of showing it. she is a genius and as someone who's been watching her mvs for years, they really affect me. i even used to be scared by some of her really good mvs. it shows her intelligence and excellent imaginary

Lyrics: In the void, in the void In the void, in the void Baby, I'm spinning 'round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely and my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty, there's rotten things left in me Injected by society, no one here but me to judge me Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void So strange, I'm trying to find a doorway My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-collect my fickle insecurities, and turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void

Ok but the fact that Melanie herself self produced this is incredible !!! Those drums and that guitar sound is incredible!!!! Portals is almost here !🪷🧚‍♀️🪷🧚‍♀️🪷🧚‍♀️🪷🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🪷🧚‍♀️🪷🧚‍♀️

void describes self-hatred and anxiety, she is empty, lonely, and unhappy. her mind is a void, which endlessly reminds her of her insecurities and problems. her mind wants to control and overtake her with these bad thoughts, which were placed into her mind by society's toxicity. by "escaping the void" she's changing and escaping her bad thoughts. before she can escape herself, she has to work through her problems/ insecurities. she may have insecurities and have a poor self-image, so she learns to see her insecurities as beautiful and transforms her darkness into positivity. positivity is an acquired mindset. if you see yourself as a beautiful and powerful being, that is what you will be. we are powerful and complex beings with the ability to be anything we put our mind to. your insecurities are beautiful inconveniences that make you unique.

I can't explain how proud I'm of her. I feel like we can all truly tell that she grew a lot as an artist. And this album has been everything that I've ever wanted from her. Every song has been so meaningful and poetic in their own way. And I really hope that she realizes how amazing this is and ignores all the people that are critical for no reason.

I've been singing this from the top of my lungs for 16 hours. I adored her work since 2016 and I love absolutely everything about this album

Her vocals are amazing, and you can tell she's really experimenting the type of music she makes (instruments, vocals, etc)

WE MAKING IT OUT OF THE VOID WITH THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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She was born to be an artist. She just has that special quality. When I first saw her at the voice and the way Adam Levine looked at her, I felt the same as him. She is naturally talented.

In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void Baby, I'm spinning 'round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely and my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty, there's rotten things left in me Injected by society, no one here but me to judge me Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void So strange, I'm trying to find a doorway My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-c-collect my fickle insecurities, and turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void

I cry everytime I listen to this-I lost myself when I was hit by a car and suffered a 7-day coma-the doctors said it's a miracle I didn't remain dead (they had to resuscitate me). She's helping me transmute my death into closure❤grateful her art exists. Also, the fae/ forest aesthetic speaks to my heart and soul-as a citizen mycologist, the Portals aesthetic is my SH*T❤

Melanie has grown so much as an artist and has such a strong artistic vision with her music. I’ve never felt so mentally connected to music. I’m so ecstatic for this album to be released, thank you for being unapologetic you 💕

i've been listening to mel since 2016 and i literally grew up with her & her music. it just feels so nice that after all those years i still listen to her music and support her on her journey 💗

LYRICS! In the void, in the void In the void, in the void Baby, I'm spinning 'round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely and my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty, there's rotten things left in me Injected by society, no one here but me to judge me Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void So strange, I'm trying to find a doorway My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-collect my fickle insecurities, and turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void

This song gives me adrenaline from how relatable and how catchy this is. I love you Melanieeeee 💕

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

Melanie, I just want to say how much of a beautiful song this is. Over the past year, i've really been struggling with an ED and depression and this song really shows me how far i've come. thank you so much for being vulnerable and creating a safe for millions of people through your music. Sending love from New Zealand

this song means so much to me, i’m so proud that melanie wrote and published it herself, i see myself in this entirely and i’ve never been more glad a song has been released

she sings,she acts,she writes her own music and lyrics,she gave us new character and new story behind it,only thing i can say ab Melanie is that she is PURE PERFECTION AND WE NEED TO SUPPORT HER AND HER ART AS MUCH AS WE CAN SO YALL STREAM PORTALS SO HARD TO SHOW MELANIE THAT WE LOVE HER!!!🌬🕯🤍💐

Im so proud of her 💖 She was 495th on the Spotify artist list and she is 363 now 💖💖💖

idk what people are talking about saying “her new style is weird!”, like spoiler alert, people change. but honestly, mels new style is so unique and the music style is so much different from the crybaby and k-12 era, which really makes her new music very fun to listen to.

Melanie never dissapoints with her jaw dropping, breathtaking, incredible, and more words I can’t describe how amazing her music is

Other song artists: here is a good song! Melanie: here is a whole ass story

Lyrics : amazing Music : lovely Song : heavenly gorgeous Background wallpaper : so attractive And you are so great MELANIE MARTINEZ 💖💖 You never disappoint us 💖💖💖 Thank you so much for your love 💖💖💖💖

Lyrics In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void Baby, I'm spinning 'round the corner It's tasting kinda lonely And my mind wants to control me E-e-e-empty There's rotten things left in me Injected by society No one here but me to judge me Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I gotta escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loaded gun The void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody, like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I gotta escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Gotta escape the void So strange I'm tryna find a doorway My eyes are staring at me And they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-collect My fickle insecurities And turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I gotta escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loaded gun The void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody, like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I gotta escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loaded gun The void

I’m obsessed with how much effort and detail she puts into her visuals. I love this new era

The fact that this is the most popular song on the album and still only peaked at like 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 disappoints me, but at the same time, I'm glad to see there are still millions of people listening to Melanie Martinez!

i'm so proud of mel, everything about her album isso creative, the production, transitions, lyrics, SHE NEVER DISSAPOINTS 🥹

She literally verbalized my disassociation in this piece. She’s a genius

~lyrics~ [Intro] In the void, in the void, in the void, in the void [Verse 1] Baby, I'm spinning 'round a corner It's tasting kinda lonely And my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty There's rotten things left in me Injected by society No one here but me to judge me [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices, the void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loaded gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void [Verse 2] So strange, I'm tryna find a doorway My eyes are staring at me And they seem so damn unhappy C-C-C-Collect My fickle insecurities And turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-eee [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices, the void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loaded gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices, The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loaded gun, the void Thxs~ 🦋🌷✨🪦🌙💖🌻 Love you all and thank you for viewing it. Be safe and keep streaming~~~ 🥺

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE MELANIE! STREAMING THIS FOR YOU

2:30 "and turn them into beauty" THE VOCALS THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE VIDEO ARE SO GOOD BUT THE WAY SHE SAID THAT WAS JUST SO 😣❤️‍🔥

Lyrics ٩( ᐛ )و: [Intro] In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void [Verse 1] Baby I'm spinning ’round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely And my mind wants to control me E-e-e-empty There's rotten things left in me Injected by society No one here but me to judge me [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won’t live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I gotta escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn off the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loaded gun The void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody, like a body that has died, and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I gotta escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Gotta escape the void [Verse 2] So strange I'm tryna find a doorway My eyes are staring at me And they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-collect My fickle insecurities And turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee (Ah) [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I gotta escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loaded gun The void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody, like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines [Chorus] I gotta escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loaded gun The void Lyrics by: Genius

I WENT TO THE CONCERT IN BERLIN TODAY! IT WAS AMAZING AND I HAD AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE 😍😭🫶🏻 LOVE U MELANIE

When I say I'm AMAZED I mean it. I love everything about this song, the emotions expressed, all the feelings we can relate to at some point, it's so real, so deep and yet so enjoyable as a song, even my mum likes it and that's a big deal, she normally likes Hungarian folk music. Melanie's literally just pure talent, I love her with my whole heart.

As someone who went through major depressive disorder and kept myself cooped up in my room for 4 years this song is my favorite on the album. It speaks to me to my core. I am so glad I am out of that void I was in.

{{{Lyrics}}} [Intro] In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void [Verse 1] Baby, I'm spinning ’round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely and my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty, there's rotten things left in me Injected by society, no one here but me to judge me [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won’t live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void [Verse 2] So strange, I'm trying to find a doorway My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-c-collect my fickle insecurities, and turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void @novak.jpeg

Alchemizing the darkness with in me and turning it into beauty hits so hard

LYRICS! [Intro] In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void, in the void In the void [Verse 1] Baby, I'm spinning ’round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely and my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty, there's rotten things left in me Injected by society, no one here but me to judge me [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won’t live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void [Verse 2] So strange, I'm trying to find a doorway My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-c-collect my fickle insecurities, and turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void

I remember whispering some of these words to myself last summer, when I was losing my battle against depression. And here I am now, a winner, living a healthy life and listening to this song These seem to be words that travel from one rotting heart to another, the words that keep us standing on Earth when depression doesn't leave a hope. And the Queen was generous enough to let them out of herself with a wonder of a melody so we could see our inner strength and keep seeking for an escape May God bless Melanie, she is a winner against depression as well, and her heart is as strong as a young oak tree that bends but never breaks ❤ And may God bless you. Do escape the void, it is worth it

Thank you queen for making this masterpiece a second single you’re so real for this

intro 0:00 verse 1 0:18 pre-chorus 0:56 chorus 1:15 verse 2 2:04 pre-chorus 2:42 chorus 3:00 outro/ending 4:00

I AM ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH THIS NEW STYLE MELANIE! as a melanie fan since 2015, this is unusual, but in an AMAZING WAY!! i’ve been getting into grunge/rock music and i would have never expected melanie to make a song close to similar to that. CANT WAIT FOR PORTALS!❤❤❤

I really hope she turns this into a movie. Like so desperately want to watch it as a movie

This album is a whole metaphysical journey and you are taking us with you along it. I’m literally blessed by this new theme, so spiritual and deep. Love you 🔮❤️

scorsese baby daddy sent me back to my portals phaseeeeeeeeee

MELANIE YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN QUEEN! CONSTANTLY RAISING THE BAR HIGH AND DOING IT FLAWLESSLY! YOU'RE A TRUE GEM OF OUR GENERATION AND YOUR ARTISTRY IS JUST UNMATCHED AND INSPIRING. AND THE FACT THAT MOTHER WROTE, PRODUCED AND PERFORMED THIS TRACK ALL BY HERSELF.. WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO PREACH ♡

I knew this year was gonna be a good year for transformation. I’ve been spending the past few months exploring myself. Looking at myself from the outside in, and healing from a horrible situation while still in it. I was my only escape and best friend. Now I’m out of it, the same month this album is dropping:). You’ve helped me so much, I realized things about myself and life, that were only solidified by your music. You were my reminder that there’s an outside world, that there’s people like me, like you, that exist. And that the life I wanted was still possible. You’ve been helping me heal, and I’ve basically been listening to your music like it’s my religion. I can’t explain enough how SPOT ON your songs have been when trying to heal my life. And even this song, “why should I hate who I was”, that stuck with me so much. And it’s genuinely something I’ve been reminding myself of, but there’s always a small struggle. Listening to you everyday reminds me to keep up with my progress, your lyrics remind me why I’m healing and why it’s a great decision to stick to. Even with the line where society is injecting you with muck. I’m not lying when I say I discovered that about myself as well. Last year I took 🍄 and realized that it’s possible to be so much happier. That there’s nothing wrong with me for not feeling like I fit In. Bc I stand out. I understand things deeply, and I’m more empathetic than your average person. (There’s nothing wrong w anyone if they aren’t.) As a result I could feel the shell of muck crumbling from around my being. I realized that who I was was a result of others. They left me with emotional reminder of what they put me through, and I just let it build up like gum on a pole. Life is beautiful but so many people aren’t able to appreciate it, because we’re all so angry, sad or stressed. They can hardly see life past their hardships. It makes me cry knowing how happy it’s possible to be, because so many people haven’t felt that since they were children. And other people didn’t even get that much. You’ve inspired me to spread love, to stop being so negative, to realize that everyone has their own minds/lives. I spent so much time around negative people tht I became tht way. I thought it was cool to talk shit and corny to be empathetic. I cared what they thought I thought, my brain was no longer really mine. But I know now that that’s a bitter way of thinking, and I genuinely can’t imagine being that way again. If there’s a positive way to go about something, then do it. It won’t hurt anyone. Even if your efforts aren’t appreciated, you can still relax at the end of each day knowing that you tried your best to make a good impact. I was so scared of being judged that I became the most judgmental, but now I realize that judgmental people’s opinions don’t matter. They’re nothing more than opinions, and I know that I am not doing anything wrong.

Melanie, I can’t tell you how much your music means to me. Cry Baby helped me deal with difficulties I was dealing with not just in my home life, but in my outside life as well and it helped me get through so many obstacles. K-12 helped me deal with the things that were happening at school and taught me what it means to be comfortable with myself. And I can tell that this album is definitely going to be different than your other albums, but it is a GOOD different. I love this song so much and I know a lot of others do as well. Thank you for helping me through all of those hard times and I am so excited to see what’s next in this new era. Love you Mel ❤ Edit: thx for all the likes

This is just herself as a creature instead of a human and I personally love all of her albums crybaby, k-12, afterschool and portals equally.

this is more psychedelic and rock compared to older songs, she has done good work with recreating her imago💜✨️

I’m so proud of Melanie, writing her own song, and being proud of her and not afaird of anybody judging her, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MELANIE WERE SO PROUD❤

This is exactly how I feel about my anxiety. I always feel like Melanie's lyrics are written for me. It's such a special connection, her art speaks to me. Glad to accompany her journey, been here for 8+ years! LOVE MEL 💗💗💗

IM CRYING IVE LOVED MEL AND NOW WE HAVE CRYBABY DYING THEN A NYMPH I LOVE IT

### LYRICS ### In the void, in the void In the void, in the void Baby, I'm spinning ’round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely and my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty, there's rotten things left in me Injected by society, no one here but me to judge me Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won’t live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void So strange, I'm trying to find a doorway My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-c-collect my fickle insecurities, and turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void

2:26 i can't even describe how much i love this part of the song especially when she said "and turn them into beauty" like i can't stop listening that parttt her voice sounds majestic 🤌💖 (remind me pleasee)

I love this song but melanie should’ve released it on Thursday night for billboard hot 100 😭

i love that static/ambient sound clip that plays during the verses. adds a whole other dimension/feeling to it.

Hearing the snippet was so euphoric I replayed it once a day so now hearing the entire thing is amazing I knew it'd be my favorite it's to relatable. I appreciate the creation that went into this. I've been a fan since dollhouse and birthing addicts. Mel was my first & only concert I've been to. This album out of them all is honestly my favorite. I love that She's expressing and experimenting with herself I will always support this. Mel if you ever see this thankyou.

LYRICS 🥳: In the void, in the void Baby, I'm spinning 'round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely and my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty, there's rotten things left in me Injected by society, no one here but me to judge me Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void So strange, I'm trying to find a doorway My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-collect my fickle insecurities, and turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void

To everyone who's studying with this music: Checklist: • A bottle of water, at least 1 liter. Your brain works better if it has enough water and drinking helps you to concentrate💧 • Your charger. You sometimes don't even notice that your device's battery is going down, so you better have it plugged in all the time🔋 • Your headphones. You will be able to focus more with headphones because it blocks background noises. Also, if it's a late-night study session, you won't wake up anyone🎧 • a tea or coffee. Coffee keeps you awake, green or black tea can make you feel more awake as well.☕ • Your study/work stuff: your laptop/tablet/phone, a few pens, paper, or whatever you need.⌨ •Anything else you could need, what about a heating pad, a blanket, a good lamp, your pet so you have a study buddy 🐈 Reminder: After an hour, you should stand up and walk a bit around. Better stop the music or put on different music for the break. Open your window, even if it's cold outside. Fresh air will make it better, trust me. You could also lay your head down on your desk for ten minutes and listen to a podcast. Or, if you have to read a book, listen to the audiobook of it. You can also listen to the audiobook while doing another thing, that's even better than listening to music while reading the book. 📖 I hope y'all had a good day, if not, that's okay too. Remember to take care of yourself and try to get some sleep tonight 😴🧸 (Not mine pass it around v3)

Anxiety can make you feel like ur dying, mel describes it perfectly, so chilling.......

LET’S SING TOGETHER❤ Baby, I'm spinning ’round the corner It's tasting kind of lonely and my mind wants to control me Ah-ah-ah-empty, there's rotten things left in me Injected by society, no one here but me to judge me [Pre-Chorus] Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won’t live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines I got to escape the void There is no other choice, yeah Got to escape the void [Verse 2] So strange, I'm trying to find a doorway My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy C-c-c-c-collect my fickle insecurities, and turn them into beauty Alchemize the dark within me-ee Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow I hate who I was before I fear I won't live to see the day tomorrow Someone tell me if this is Hell [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void [Post-Chorus] Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself Kneeling on a metal grater Bloody like a body that has died and it's myself Tangled in my own intestines [Chorus] I got to escape that void There is no other choice, yeah Tryna turn down the voices The void ate me Look at the mess I've done There is nowhere to run, yeah Holding a loading gun, the void ❤❤❤

VOID This is the first song I fully produced on my own, also in the portal room. The first thing I put down was that bass guitar top line. It was an exact melody from a voice memo I had recorded a few days prior. The chorus melody and lyric came all at once just from looping the bass line. I put down a simple programmed drum loop that was later replaced/mixed in with live drums by Rhys Hastings. I remember screaming that chorus while crying, it felt like a weight I needed to get off of me. The weight of my anxiety, the weight of my brain, and it perfectly fit the second stage. A void. A dark place where you are left alone with your own thoughts for introspection, in order to find the light within yourself.

i love melanie’s new aesthetic! also can we pls appreciate how much time, money and effort she puts into these? edit: aww tysm for the likes means a lot ❤️

I hate how people make fun of this song, it’s a sad song and it makes me cry the lyrics are really meaningful

This is my favorite song but the part that goes “My fickle insecurities And turn them into beauty” gave me chills it’s my favorite lyric ever love the song Mel

This is definitely one of my favorite tracks on the album i can not wait until Friday for the full album keep up the good work Mel we will support you wherever your journey takes you next. and don't listen to those fake fans who don't accept the new style because I love it personally you still have not lost the unique style and i live for it.

Loving the singles of this album and having extreme excitement for the whole album. I’m glad she doesn’t have so many effects on her voice in this song like Death (I understand it was meant to sound echoey/distorted) and we can hear her true voice. Melanie is so talented and a quadruple threat. She can sing, dance, act, and write/direct/produce. Not to mention play instruments. This girl is a STAR ⭐️

People should stop making fun of her she can be what she wants

My girlfriend randomly played this song in the car and I fucking love it.