Biography of the Evil is a song by Melanie Martinez that was release in 2021 as part of her album “After School”. Evil by Melanie Martinez lyrics meaning is the continuation of the story that she began to tell in her earlier albums, “Cry Baby” & “K-12”.It explores the character of Cry Baby’s mother, who was reveal to be a villain in the previous albums.
The lyrics of “Biography of the Evil” describe Cry Baby’s mother’s descent into darkness and her eventual transformation into a villain. The song starts off with a description of her childhood and the abuse that she suffered at the hands of her own mother. This trauma leads her to develop a twisted view of the world and a desire for power and control.
Verse by verse lyrics meaning of the song:
In the first verse, the narrator talks about how they have been avoiding the other person’s calls and messages, and throwing away their things. They feel a sense of relief and freedom now that they are no longer in the relationship. They also mention that they feel empower and strong, like a goddess, now that they have left the toxic situation.
The pre-chorus seems to suggest that the narrator was never truly happy or content in the relationship. They were never able to fully express themselves, and the other person never seemed to understand them. Despite this, the narrator tried to defend the other person to their friends. However, they have finally reached their breaking point and refuse to do so any longer.
In the chorus, the narrator makes it clear that they will no longer tolerate being mistreat. They compare themselves to a person who has been bitten by a dog, saying that they will never feed the dog again. The other person can call them evil if they want, but the narrator will not allow themselves to be mistreated any longer. They also mention that their love for the other person was “lethal,” meaning that it was dangerous and harmful to them.
In the second verse, the narrator reminisces about how the other person used to deceive and manipulate them. They mention that they now see the other person for who they truly are, and are no longer fool by their lies. They express a desire to see the other person suffer, perhaps even to the point of being injured (although it’s unclear if they are being literal or using hyperbole).
Biography of the Melanie Martinez lyrics meaning:
Melanie Martinez is an American singer, songwriter, and visual artist born on April 28, 1995, in Baldwin, New York. Martinez first gain national recognition in 2012 when she appeared on the third season of the reality TV show “The Voice.” She made it to the top six before being eliminate from the competition. After the show, Martinez began to focus on her own music, releasing her debut EP “Dollhouse” in 2014.
Martinez’s music is known for its dark and often unsettling themes, exploring topics such as mental health, childhood trauma, and toxic relationships. Her lyrics often contain vivid and metaphorical imagery, creating a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere. Martinez is also known for her distinctive voice, which can range from a soft whisper to a powerful, almost operatic tone.
The lyrics to Martinez’s songs are often deeply personal, drawing from her own experiences with mental health issues, childhood trauma, and heartbreak. For example, the song “Cry Baby,” from her debut album of the same name, is about Martinez’s childhood experiences with bullying & feeling like an outsider. The lyrics use nursery rhyme imagery to create a surreal & haunting atmosphere, with lines like “They call you Cry Baby, Cry Baby, else you don’t fucking care” expressing the frustration & pain of being ostracized.
Complete lyrics meaning of the song:
[Verse 1]
You called the other day, I stayed away
I left your shit on read, four times today
And it felt like bliss, used to miss your kiss
Now I’m hop-skip jumpin’ over narcissists
Throwing all your stuff into the abyss
Now the role is reversed and told you I’ma switch
How you like my spit?
That’s for all the pits, that you left me in
See, the horns on my head they’re from goddesses
Goddesses, on god
[Pre-Chorus]
No, I never knew what it meant
What it meant to be content with you
Everything I expressed, I professed
It nеver quite made it through
Said it’s all in my hеad, all in my head
Whenever I spoke my truth
No, I won’t defend you to all my friends
This time, I refuse
[Chorus]
If you bite my hand again
I will never feed you, you can call me evil
Take it to the grave if you wanna play pretend
I won’t be mistreated, please call me conceited
Took me way too long to put this to bed
Lovin’ you was lethal, guess that makes me evil, evil
[Post-Chorus]
Evil, evil, evil
[Verse 2]
Remember when you smiled right to my face?
As all my little tears of oxalate
They made a shape, revealed a snake
Now I’m stop-drop rollin’ over all your jokes
Every time you tell a lie, I’m prayin’ that you choke
Should’ve listened to the signs and the horoscopes
Hope you never cope, hope you slip on soap
Crack your head like an egg, wanna see the yolk
You were such a hoax
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[Pre-Chorus]
No, I never knew what it meant
What it meant to be content with you
Everything I expressed, I professed
It never quite made it through
Said it’s all in my head, all in my head
Whenever I spoke my truth
No, I won’t defend you to all my friends
This time, I refuse
[Chorus]
If you bite my hand again
I will never feed you, you can call me evil
Take it to the grave if you wanna play pretend
I won’t be mistreat, please call me conceit
Took me way too long to put this to bed
Lovin’ you was lethal, guess that makes me evil, evil
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Chorus]
If you bite my hand again
I will never feed you, you can call me evil
Take it to the grave if you wanna play pretend
I won’t be mistreat, please call me conceit
Took me way too long to put this to bed
Lovin’ you was lethal, guess that makes me evil, evil
[Post-Chorus]
Evil, evil, evil, evil
Evil, evil, evil, evil
[Outro]
Lovin’ you was lethal, guess that makes me evil