The way she portrayed the suicidal thoughts, the feeling of being trapped, being bound, being lost in all your thoughts, the overthinking… anxiety is so hard to deal with and she managed to represent it so well! Love her.

the way she’s dancing is EXACTLY how I wanna dance whenever I hear this song

If you notice, Melanie gave Void more budget because it is her favorite song and for example the one about tunnel vision, you can see that it is very edited and also a light shower.

“I hated who I was before” I literally can’t, I was going through a period of my life where I hated my personality and was really depressed, I swear this song literally speaks to me, I hated myself so much and now I love myself. I am in tears every time I hear this song

When first watching this, I thought it was a weird way to visually represent the meaning behind void, rebirth by escaping depression and anxiety and an old version of yourself, but when you rewatch it you notice all the little hidden details and symbolism that Melanie uses to express herself. In the first scene, Crybaby, or Melanie, pushes herself out of a heart, and becomes a new creature, both showing the rebirth of Crybaby as a new creature, and how Melanie is letting go of an old version of herself. She then enters a door while looking behind her, making sure she's not being followed, and runs into the Void where she is chased by herself, or at least creatures that look similar to her. She then goes into another room where I can only assume she's watching herself incubate, and appears to be judging herself before she's even a new person. The creatures then hatch and just menacingly watch as she crawls away and falls into a new room full of bugs. In the room there is what looks like a window where you can see a bright star, and because we know Melanie likes to put tarot card references in her music videos, when you look up what the star means it says that upright it can mean faith and hope, but reversed can mean insecurity, discouragement, and faithlessness. The bugs in the room represent her insecurities and she takes a sword to one of the bugs and it flowers grow out of the bugs wound, which could represent the card being turned upright by letting go of insecurities and discouragement, and having faith and hope for a new beginning. She then falls through a tunnel, and somehow has a g-n, a sh00t5 herself and moths come out of her, and moths can represent change, transformation, endings, and death. She then falls out of a tower and the video end, but the tower is symbolic as well, the Tower Tarot Card upright represents disruption, change of life, and awakening, showing that she has completely left her old self behind, and is ready for a new life. That's just what I could interpret from the music video, but art is for the viewers to interpret however they'd like to, so I'd like to hear what other people think!

FINALLY ESCAPING THE VOID OF ANNOUNCING THE VIDEO OF VOID EVERY 2 DAYS

Who’s rewatching in June 2024?❤ one year anniversary soon!😭😭😭

3:48 i love how she represented the falling down the tunnel signifying FALLING SO DEEP INTO THE DEPPRESSION AND LONLIENESS YOU GIVE INTO THE BAD THOUGHTS AND END UP COMMITING IT ...

the fact that everything was written and produced by her is insane.

You can literally feel like you're there. The audio but also the visuals of the shaking and thumping was so emersive. Kinda like a visual illusion

How did THIS lose against Taylor swift for visual EFFECTS. Like, it was creative and all but this had insane effects 😭😭😭 I💗Melanie

I remember watching this for the first time. Melanie is magical. She changed everything for me. Ilysm❤

I love songs like this that aren't about love and relationships like so many pop songs are.

i'll never get tired of watching melanie's mvs like her creativity is insane

(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 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 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 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

HAPPY 1 YEAR OF VOID MV 🧚🏻‍♀️💕💗✨

I love the little touch of Crybaby being at the start and clawing her way out of her sac and turning into the creature. Its small things like this that make her an amazing artist

Her portrayal of anxiety, trapped and overthinking, resonates profoundly. Admirable representation. Love her.

I love how Melanie was able to portray how anxiety can give you the feeling of being trapped in your head, stuck with over thinking and constant anxiety, and thinking that the suicidal thoughts being your only way out, while ALSO portraying finding peace with yourself and understanding your anxiety is not who you are is beautiful, I've been dealing with extreme anxiety and listening to this song brings me a sense of peace, giving me an understanding that the pain is temporary, and I find it nice to know that even my role models understand how it feels and portrays it PERFECTLY while also telling their own story makes me feel like Im not alone, and of you're dealing with the same problem, I want YOU to know that you aren't alone, it may seem like it now, but remember that there's always someone to help you, and look out for you, maybe you just haven't met them yet, but remember, that no matter what, you aren't alone. Thank you Melanie for your incredible art And thank you stranger for reading, Love love🫀✨

HAPPY 1 YEAR 🖤🖤

"i hate who i was before" this sentence is more relatable than anything in my goddamn life though

Watching Melanie grow from Crybaby, to K-12, and now Portals, is amazing.

2:13 “walls that judge myself” I feel like that such a powerful and relatable thing some can say in a song that’s abt anxiety and stuff that fall into the same category.

HAPPY 1 YEAR BIRTHDAY VOID, THE WAY MELANIE GAGGED THIS❤❤❤❤

Other singers:showing off their fancy cars Melanie Martinez:I’m a fairy with four eyes

It's different than the old ones but it feels alive. She's moving, dancing, the camera is taking rounds, the colors, the effects, the Flowers, everything.. This sweet creature is alive. ❤️🌹

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL ILYSM

Who else is here in 2024!? Gotta escape the Void 🕳️💕

i love how in this video, she portrayed the feeling of anxiety. especially the parts when there was a giant eye behind her, it showed the feeling of being judged and watched in my opinion. also, the part where there are many of herself or at least creatures that look like her chasing her. For me, it kind of shows the feeling of being scared of embarrassment, or being judged and being paranoid that people are judging you. i can definitely sometimes relate to this song and the video how i saw it. thank you melanie for being such an inspiration and idol to me

THE VISUALS?? Y'ALL DID A GOOD JOB AND YES IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT, LOVE YOU MELANIE! CONGRATULATIONS ON ESCAPING THE VOID!

Happy anniversary!!!

1 year ago today this was released (the music video) it’s one of my favorites we love you melanie

2:15 is probably my fav part of the dance. It’s so erratic and squirrelly, which makes it feel healing in a way. Like trying to let all your pent up emotions out but you’re constricted

I love how expressive her body language is in this. It might look silly,but it's very mesmerising and helpful,since you cant exactly tell what they're feeling based on her facial expression (because of the mask).

Make sure your streaming PORTALS and the mv’s because the views are getting smaller and smaller, TUNNEL VISION debuted with 1.4M views and 250K likes in its first 24 hours and FAERIE SOIRÉE only had 1.2M views and 230K likes in its first 24 hours, Melanie is working really hard on these videos and even had to sacrifice the budget of the PORTALS film for these mv’s and for videos like these it’s probably a lot of budget to put into each video so that’s why there might be a difference in quality, so everyone please keep streaming to make Melanie proud🧚‍♀️🍄🕯️✨

I have autism and ADHD so I suffer with depression and anxiety and this describes it so well

This music video was like her spirit escaping her body to be free from all her insecurities. It’s like her body is the castle and the void at the same time. I loved the creativity and how happy and free she is ✌🏽😙❤️ love you Mel

Void is a song that really speaks to me. Although it seems I have escaped depression fast (Only having it for two years). I am still terrified of it coming back. I don't want to become self destructive and unhappy again. Melanie, you have always helped me through my rough times, making me feel like I amount to something, and helping me realize this too shall pass. First starting with Crybaby, Then High School sweethearts, and now VOID. I hope you keep writing Melanie. Thank you for everything you have ever done for me. 💗🕳️🧚‍♀️

Her whole album “portals” just reminds me of the movie dark crystal and I love it!

if 10 people like this comment im turning my pfp into mel

how can an artist be so creative and unique!?! Melanie will always blow me away with her talent

CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE VISUALS?!?!!? LIKE THE QUALITY IS AMAZING- SHE WAS AMAZING LIVE-

HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR VOID!

Tangled in my own intestines It’s shows how you can get stuck inside your head and thoughts leading to anxiety spirals Melanie can always represent emotions and feeling so well

Peak artistry. Like she made me cry. Her mind is so deranged in the most beautiful ways. She is a dichotomy of beauty and symbolisms nothing describes how closely she connects with me and all her other fans.

it's so clear why this took so long to perfect. these effects are absolutely breathtaking. it's so cool to be able to peek into your mind with these visuals and music videos. thank you for sharing your dream w us 🫶🏽🪷🌀

I feel deeply for Melanie Martinez and the struggles she faces with anxiety. As a talented singer and artist, she constantly pours her heart into her work, only to be confronted with the immense pressures and challenges of her career. It's disheartening to see someone so creative and passionate battling such personal hardships. Melanie’s openness about her anxiety highlights the often unseen battles many artists endure, and it makes me admire her resilience even more. I sincerely hope she finds the support and peace she needs to continue sharing her incredible talent with the world.

the thing is when she says, "i hate who i was before" she does the action like shes getting shot, and she got shot by an arrow so she couldve seen it and let it happen...

Such a masterpiece!! The visualizations of representing anxiety and self-criticism was put together perfectly!! I love it! 😭💖💖

How how did you not win the best visual effects

The thing I love the most about Melanie is that she’s herself.

Happy 1st Birthday to this music video! I literally CANNOT believe it has been this long 😭😭. I was in 5th grade when this was released omg. happy birthday void music video!❤

Melanie is actually a creative genius. Her songs and the videos tell a story and I love it. Not a lot of artists do that anymore. I love Melanie’s work so much.

WE'RE EXCITED FOR VOID

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELL!!!!

Happy 1th year to Void MV!!

Melanie thank you so much for expressing your feelings by bringing this amazing art to the public! We love you so much

She tripped my brain apart and destroyed my imagination this is SO GOOD I LOVE IT 🎉

ITS THE 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THIS OMG

Happy one year void 🖤

ITS PERFECT! The dancing, the visuals, the sounds, the metaphors, EVERYTHING WAS DONE PERFECTLY!! FINALLY OUR FAVORITE NYMPH IS BACK!

Honestly this song came at a perfect time for me, and it's just a coincidence that it's the one Melanie wrote all by herself. I am at a point in my life where im trying to make changes for the better. I started therapy not too long ago and was diagnosed with ADHD and generalized anxiety. I showed this song (and eventually the whole album) to my therapist to help explain to her how I feel. She loved it btw lol

"I hate who I was before” This hits hard 😭

Can't believe its already been a year! 💗✨️

I still can't believe this lost to antihero for the BEST *VISUAL EFFECTS* ...

ive always loved melanies music videos because i feel like she truly knows how to talk about things like jealously, manipulation, anger, rebirth, anxiety, depression, etc, and her music videos just explain it in such a fascinating way and in such a captivating way, this music video is INCREDIBLE!!! Love you mel💕!!

"I hate who i was before" I LOVED WHO YOU WERE BEFORE AND NOW !GIRLY THIS IS SUCH A SLAY!!! edit thank you for all these likes!!!!!!!

Happy one year of MV! My fav!! 🤍

I heard this song on the radio yesterday and me and my sisters just stared at each other. We're so proud of Melanie!

Melanie is a creative alien goddess with 4 eyes. Every concept of her songs is just incredible. Loving how she experiment with different genres and styles. 💗

The gunshot into the array of butterflies was actually beautiful. Amazing work.

Happy first bday void ❤❤

Mel never disappoints 🩷 they always do wonderful on their acting, singing dancing, timing, editing and etc. They work so hard!! They always give us a dark or important moral through their music. Thx so much, Mel! You've been a wonder to us all, and a magnificent therapist 🫶🏽🫶🏽

Happy 1 year to the Void music video! 🎉

Now we stream for 30M ✨️

The way she grew from The Voice,Dollhouse EP,Crybaby,Crybaby’s Extra clutter EP,K-12,After School EP and Portals now is just so beautiful we love The Creature ❤️🍄✨

This is coming from an occasional viewer of Melanie, From vocals, to visuals, the CGI, the planned way this music video went, and the subliminal messages that are displayed, honestly phenomenal, intriguing and disturbing, this is art at its purest form.

Almost 20.2M 🧚🏼‍♀️

Happy one year anniversary void music video!

the amount of effort put into the CGI of this MV is just phenomenal. 💗

void is the most unique song i’ve ever heard in my life. evil and death are up there too. portals had to be the best album of 2023, even if it’s not mainstream. the production was genius and each song was so unique and well portrayed. melanie has literally stepped into a new version of themself and i’m living for it. it’s all so beautifully done. 🤍🕯️🪱

just bought portals vinyl yesterday at the electric fetus-I CANT WAIT TIL THE LEECHES MUSIC VIDEO 🍓🪱🕸️🥀

her imagination. The portrayal of anxiety is so admirable. Really beautiful video. I can see myself listening to it in 5 years time. Good job.

Melanie never fails to wow me with her creativity. The dancing, the costumes, the cgi, the lyrics, the meaning AND SO MUCH MORE I JUST LOVE IT. I’m so glad she found this new era of life🩷

20M for VOID 🧚🏼‍♀️✨️🎊🎉💖

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELANIE! I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY, WE ALL LOVE YOU AND SUPPORT YOU! LOVE FROM EARTHLINGS💝💝💝💝💝💝🫂🫂🫂🫂

Crybaby didn’t die, she went through the Portal and her physical body dies and her soul reincarnated into a celestial being. This being is assumed to be the beginning stages of an angel, given Melanie's monologue opening during the PORTALS Tour

Why does this make me emotional,it’s like she’s unpacking everything that she’s held in herself and it’s so satisfying

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VOID

Happy 1 year of VOID. Best clip of the portals era 🖤🖤

Are we not gonna talk about how she went through this the hard work in this is just omg she made a music video into a whole movie it is so realistic

I am grateful for this new album, not only do we get to see such an amazing artist grow...But we grow with her. Some of us have been with her since crybaby, and a lot of us stayed the same since k-12 but with portals...We all have been growing. Going through each and every Melanie Martinez song is such a emotional roller coaster. One that I think all of us can enjoy. I remember listening to my first melanie martinez song in 2nd grade. I am now in highschool. Melanie Martinez had been my coping mechanism in a dysfunctional family. My family had often fed into my insecurities, so in order to mute them out I would listen to Melanie. To me, the Void hits all of those wounds in such a beautiful way. I have listened to every song out in this album...And it is truly amazing. Thank you Melanie Martinez for raising me when nobody else did... For me...K-12 made me realize how bad my eating disorder was, with the song known as "Orange Juice" when I listened to that song I remember breaking down sobbing...Not only did it help me through my eating disorder but it also helped me through my insecurities when I was beginning my teenage years. Dollhouse was the first ever song I listened to from Melanie, and it is the most heart wrenching one for me to look back on. Since it reminds me of what I came from. To most people these are all just songs, but to me this is something deeper, because in all honesty...I would not be here if I hadn't stumbled upon "Dollhouse" that day. Melanie truly deserves #5 music trending...In fact I think it should be higher.

Happy birthday to Void MV!! ❤

You know it is a good song because there is no sound in the void but the song VOID is the only song that can be listened in the void

A small detail I noticed is that when the Creature is being chased by the big eye, the pupil of it keeps getting big then small over and over again. According to google “When we are stressed, the sympathetic spurs initiated with ‘struggle or escape’ stimulus dilate the pupil” Which makes perfect sense since Mel is trying to escape the void. The amount of effort and detail that Mel puts into her work is just amazing. Amazing work Melanie! This is just absolutely beautiful!💗💗💗

I love how wild and aggressive the visuals and choreography are, it amazingly realises the anxiety Melanie is singing about❤️❤️

HAPPY 1 YR VOID

I love you Mel my fav song by you is the principal or highschool sweethearts you have helped me through these last few months

She expresses her art so well.

Can we talk about her dancing skills!? She's a true artist. Giving us fantasy in a world full of harsh reality. 😊