Melanie Martinez - VOID lyrics
[Melanie Martinez - VOID 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 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 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
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-e-e (Ah)
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
The song delves into the protagonist's emotional struggles, as Melanie deals with loneliness, emptiness, and societal pressures. Plagued by self-doubt and insecurities, the singer is eager to flee the consuming void. Throughout the song, Martinez faces her unhappiness and past, wondering if they're caught in a nightmarish existence. The chorus underscores the importance of breaking free from the void and quieting the crippling inner voices.
Melanie likens herself to a priest confessing, introspectively evaluating her actions and seeking to transmute her inner darkness. The song represents a person's intense emotional journey towards self-acceptance and overcoming their inner demons. The lyrics in "Void" convey growth, determination, and the ongoing battle within oneself.
"Void" holds special meaning for the Melanie as the first song she produced independently. Besides reflecting on anxiety, overthinking, and self-criticism, the song represents the second stage of the afterlife, as commonly described in hypnotherapy. The protagonist finds themselves in a dark, seemingly endless abyss of self-judgment, with the only way out being the discovery of their inner light.
The creative process for "Void" began with a bass guitar top line inspired by a voice memo, followed by the chorus melody and lyrics. A programmed drum loop was initially laid down, later replaced and mixed with live drums by Rhys Hastings. This marked a significant milestone for Melanie, showcasing their growth as an artist and producer.