Melanie Martinez - DEATH (Official Audio) 

i lost my best friend to cancer last year, melanie was her favorite singer and now i have a feeling that she is singing this song to me like she is back from the death, it hurts like hell, but that's life.

People say this new album is so different from the others but it still give off the classic Mel vibes like the others. It has the weird vibes like always and that’s why I love Mel and their songs

The fact that this song starts with the word ‘death’ and Womb starts with ‘life’ is such a cool detail

facts: the song is very calming.

Melanie keeps outdoing herself EVERYTIME ! The visuals, the creativity, the storyline, the vocals, the immaculate vibes etc etc So proud of you !

I searched it up, and this means she's back, but she's changed. So therefore metaphorically, her old self has 'died' and now she's back from the 'dead'. Her years of being inactive from Singing has changed her, and gave her a new perspective of life. This is a message to the fans that she's back, and ready to Slay again 💅

I have to admit, the character she uses is both terrifying, unsettling, and the most mythical thing i've ever seen. I'm so proud of the development you've gone through Melanie. It makes me so happy to see just how far you've come. Thank you, for everything

I no longer fear death because of this album

why is nobody talking about how deep and meaningful the lyrics are.. 😭 i’ve been super afraid of death but melanie makes it seem like a beautiful thing, in the most poetic way possible. ily melanie. your a genius

Is it just me or is this like the perfect song for her comeback??? A song that's topic is being back from the dead and being alive again is just so perfect for her comeback from her break. SO GOOD AS ALWAYS, MELANIE!!!!

Didn't expect Cry Baby died a year ago...

Time flies so fast🥹

the way she changed all the thumbnails of everything to rip crybaby and made a comeback saying she’s back from the death is so amazing

Been listening to the perils of Crybaby since I was 14 (I’m 22 now). Don’t think I’ve ever cried this hard over the loss of a character, this song captures the grieving of Crybaby and the joy of her rebirth. Even though I’m heartbroken I’m overjoyed, it’s such a beautiful complexity of emotions. Crybaby eased the pain of my youth, and she will continue to in the next life. Truly a phenomenal song and I cannot wait to hear the album in its entirety! 🫶🫶🫶💗💗💗

If this song ain’t playing at my funeral I’m not dying

I want to take a moment and talk about this new era of Melanie's. First off I want to say Melanie hasn't "changed". Melanie is the same person she's always been, her character Cry Baby has just evolved. Second the music this era is maybe the most authentic music we've gotten from Melanie as it is self produced. If you simply don't like the new sound/look that is completely fine, you can go back and listen to/watch the songs from her previous albums, they aren't gone. If you are a fan of Melanie you will respect her decision to create the type of art she wants to create 🧚🏼‍♀️💗

Okay, but just imagine the music video for this. It’s going to be PHENOMENAL.

THIS is what I call a Comeback!! I’ve never been disappointed by this lady

The “im back” GIVES ME CHILLS

MELANIES THOUGHTS ON THE SONG- I usually have titles picked out early on in the conceptual phase of an album before even writing anything. This one was a must, and I just wasn't getting it right anytime I tried writing it with other people. One day, I sat in the portal room alone and started singing melodies. I heard a spirit with a completely different tone than mine repeat a melody I had sung out loud in the silence and it sent a chill down my body. I was really scared at first, then continued on, using that moment as confirmation from the other side. I laid down the chords after hours of searching through Omnisphere for an instrument that would reverberate through my soul. I added a simple drum loop in the chorus (that was later replaced by production from my favorite collaborator CJ Baran, as well as live drums from Ilan Rubin of Nine Inch Nails - who also put drums down for a couple of other songs.) When I was done writing the song, that same day I played it for my best friend of 22 years who is like my sister. She had just experienced multiple losses in her family. While she was listening on headphones, tears rolled through. The song ended, she looked at me and said "that's the one."

can we appreciate the fact that melanie has never once given us bad music?

Melanie comes out with this a month after my little sister passes from a car wreck. I hope she knows how much she heals through her art, because I just cried to these lyrics and laughed because this is what my sister would totally say to me. She’s not dead, she’s just transformed.

i dont know why but everytime ive decided to play this song right when melanie starts singing i can feel myself tearing up. i cant tell if its because i know ill miss crybaby or if theres some other reason but i love the emotion this song gives me

I want this at my funeral 💕🧚‍♀️

Some don’t understand that when artists say growth, this is what it means. Such a masterpiece! 🧚‍♀️😭🥰 the music is amazing. Her music and story is evolving through the years but nothing changed. Melanie is still Melanie and her songs are still a piece of art. Thank you for your existence Melanie 💓

MELANIE THANK YOU. I’ve been listening to snippets over and over again since you’ve released them, I love them all. I’m beyond excited to blast this in my headphones on repeat now too. I’ve been a fan since 2016 and I can’t explain how much you’ve changed me for the better. Thank you, you’re such an inspiration 🖤🖤

''please dont ever worry, ik its morbid but we all die one day''

I love this song, even more so now. My cat died yesterday, she was my baby, my old lady cat, my best friend ever since I was 6 years old. She’s gone now, and I’ve been listening to this a lot, to think she’s somehow still here with me. The wounds still fresh, but I know she’s not in pain anymore, it haunts me because I had to watch it happen, but she gets to rest now. ❤ I know it’s morbid, but we all die one day.❤

i love the way she created the visual with her new being coming out of crybaby’s body. its so creative. i love how meaningful and powerful her lyrics are. it gives a new meaning to death almost like it’s a beautiful thing and that we shouldn’t be scared of death as it is part of life and everything dies eventually. its so good and i love it. i can’t wait for the video and the album itself ❤

the subtlety of the cheeriness in the creepy aura as well as the visual art is so fitting, re imagining her afterlife as a form of a fairyesque spirit rather than a ghost... add to that her beautifully well sculpted lyrics and her iconic voice, it's truly going to be a remarkable return when she comes up with a whole new album complimenting this era!

a year of this perfection

goodbye crybaby, we will miss you 🤱🏻

I will always get chills at "My body has died, but im still alive." The beat, the visuals, the lyrics, every thing is just perfection.

I've already listened twice. I'm so hyped up for this one. Hearing crybabies heartbeat stop in the beginning signaling her rebirth is everything. This is beautiful & the drop was unexpected but absolutely adds that spice that makes an already amazing song even better somehow! 🕯️💗

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!!!🌬🕯🤍💐

One year ago today 😭🫶

I'm so happy to see how Melanie is growing, personally, and with her music. I'll admit, I wasn't sure how much I'd like some of the songs on this album, but this song is perfect in every way!💗 Every time I listen to it, I fall more and more in love with it. I can't wait for this new era!🧚‍♀️✨

Y’all don’t understand how much this made my whole life like Melanie is genuinely one of the most healing people I know y’all better be streaming this bop 💕✨🧚‍♀️

I have a feeling that Portals is going to change me. LAtely ive needed something to make me happy and this song is one i can relate to being as its a mix from life to death. Thank you Melanie, because even when we were happy with ur old music, you decided to make more💗💗💗💗💗💗

LYRICS!! Death is life, is death, is life, is death, is life, is They're carving my name in the grave again The flowers are fresh and their faces wet My body has died, but I'm still alive Look over your shoulder, I'm back from the dead Lighting all your candles to draw me in Saying all the same things, I'm gone this time Your words mean nothing, so take 'em back And meet me here across the plane The other side, I'm not far When you aren't around, I sink into the ground I try to pretend I'm closer to you Never understand it You're always on my mind, I cannot help it I don't wanna be carrying the weight on my shoulders Death has come to me, kissed me on the cheek, gave me closure Immortal by design I'll be meeting you here every time Back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead (death), back from the dead (death) I'm back from the dead (death), back from the dead (death) I'm back from the dead (death), back from the dead (death) I'm back from the dead (death), back from the- (I'm back) Death, death, death (I'm back) Death, death (I'm back) They're saying my name in their prayers again I flicker the lights so they understand I won't say goodbye, I'm right by your side We're screaming and pleading, this separation ends Doing all your witchcraft to pull me in Burning all your sage to connect our line I show my presence, you run away in fear of ghosts I try to talk, the barriers are too strong When you aren't around, I sink into the ground I try to pretend I'm closer to you Never understand it You're always on my mind, I cannot help it I don't wanna be carrying the weight on my shoulders Death has come to me, kissed me on the cheek, gave me closure Immortal by design I'll be meeting you here every time Back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead (death), back from the dead (death) I'm back from the dead (death), back from the dead I'm back from the dead (death), back from the dead (death) I'm back from the dead (death), back from the dead Please don't ever worry (back from the dead, back from the dead) (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) I know it's morbid (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) But we all die one day (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the- (I'm back)

She's evolved so much from her previous two albums styles, I can't wait for the rest! Her music is perfection. I hope she realizes how huge of a positive impact her music has on everyone who listens and takes in the meanings.

not only am i loving her new era. i also love the fact that her voice sounds SO healthy, not that she was bad before But wow her vocals have improved a lot

[Intro] Death is life is death is life is death is life is [Verse 1] They're carvin' my name in the grave again The flowers are fresh and their faces wet My body has died, but I'm still alive Look over your shoulder, I'm back from the dead Lightin' all your candles to draw me in Sayin' all the same things, I'm gone this time Your words mean nothin', so take 'em back And meet me here across the plane The other side, I'm not far [Pre-Chorus] When you aren't around, I sink into the ground I try to pretend I'm closer to you Never understand it You're always on my mind, I cannot help it I don't wanna be carryin' the weight on my shoulders Death has come to me, kissed me on the cheek, gave me closure Immortal by design I'll be meetin' you here every time [Chorus] Back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the (I'm back) [Post-Chorus] (I'm back) (I'm back) (Death, death, death) (I'm back) (Death, death) (I'm back) [Verse 2] They're sayin' my name in their prayers again I flicker the lights so they understand I won't say goodbye, I'm right by your side We're screamin' and pleadin', this separation ends Doin' all your witchcraft to pull me in Burnin' all your sage to connect our line I show my presence, you run away in fear of ghosts I try to talk, the barriers are too strong [Pre-Chorus] When you aren't around, I sink into the ground I try to pretend I'm closer to you Never understand it You're always on my mind, I cannot help it I don't wanna be carryin' the weight on my shoulders Death has come to me, kissed me on the cheek, gave me closure Immortal by design I'll be meetin' you here every time [Chorus] Back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead [Bridge] Please don't ever worry (Back from the dead, back from the dead) (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) I know it's morbid (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) But we all die one day (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) [Chorus] I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the (I'm back)

This was a spiritual experience

The way you can hear how much she has grown and evolved as an artist here- Manifesting she gets all the recognition she deserves this era.

I can’t wait for this album!!💕💕

Please don't ever worry I know its morbid but we all die one day

1:41 sounds so ethereal, I don’t even know how to describe the emotions I feel when I hear this part but it makes me teary eyed every time.

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL. the way the creature is rising up from melanies body is so majestic. This new concept has a cute creepy feeling and its so great. I'll miss crybaby but as it says in the lyrics youre still the same just a different form

DEATH - 100% MELANIE - 100% VISUAL - 100% VOCALS - 100% LYRICS- 100% DRUMS- 100% INSTRUMENTAL - 100% TALENT - 100% LET'S SHOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE MELANIE!! 💘 💘 💘

I just watched the movie again. I love how portals intertwines with K-12. Crybaby always explained that she’s never scared of death. I love how this song intertwines with that meaning. Another thing I love is the fact that Melanie always has a story with her music. It’s not just music, it’s a whole series. It gives us something to theorize about while we don’t have that much information. I really do hope we get another movie with portals. It would be such an amazing sequel with K-12. Love you Mel

Best opener ever

Lyrics 💞 [Intro] Death is life is death is life Is death is life is [Verse 1] They're carvin' my name in the grave again The flowers are fresh and their faces wet My body has died, but I'm still alive Look over your shoulder, I'm back from the dead Lightin' all your candles to draw me in Sayin' all the same things, I'm gone this time Your words mean nothin', so take 'em back And meet me here across the plane The other side, I'm not far [Pre-Chorus] When you aren't around, I sink into the ground I try to pretend I'm closer to you Never understand it You're always on my mind, I cannot help it I don't wanna be carryin' the weight on my shoulders Death has come to me, kissed me on the cheek, gave me closure Immortal by design I'll be meetin' you here every time [Chorus] Back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the (I'm back) [Post-Chorus] (Death, death, death) (Death, death) (I'm back) [Verse 2] They're sayin' my name in their prayers again I flicker the lights so they understand I won't say goodbye, I'm right by your side We're screamin' and pleadin', this separation ends Doin' all your witchcraft to pull me in Burnin' all your sage to connect our line I show my presence, you run away in fear of ghosts I try to talk, the barriers are too strong [Pre-Chorus] When you aren't around, I sink into the ground I try to pretend I'm closer to you Never understand it You're always on my mind, I cannot help it I don't wanna be carryin' the weight on my shoulders Death has come to me, kissed me on the cheek, gave me closure Immortal by design I'll be meetin' you here every time [Chorus] Back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead [Bridge] Please don't ever worry (Back from the dead, back from the dead) (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) I know it's morbid (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) But we all die one day (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) [Chorus] I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the (I'm back)

“i don’t wanna be carrying the weight on my shoulders death has come to me, kissed me on the cheek gave me closure” these lyrics ugh :’) 🤍💜

HAPPY 1 YEAR

1 YEAR!!!!⚰️🕯️🧚‍♀️

This album means so much to me, I’ve been listening to her since she started music and I told my cousin about her and I was disappointed that she didn’t have much songs yet but I was excited to watch her make new songs and potentially grow big one day. a few years later my cousin got me some of her merch for my birthday and I was so excited and we listened to all her new albums together and talked and talked about them. My cousin passed way 9/17/22 and she won’t be here to listen to Melanie’s new album with me this time but I hope when it releases I can listen in her honor and cherish the memories that Melanie’s music has brought to me with my cousin and be thankful for how much closer it made us. Thank you Melanie for giving me memories to forever hold onto in my heart. 💗

This really hits me hard. Melanie’s music has helped me through tough times all throughout middle and high school. And after a few years later, she has finally come back.🦋✨💕

I’ll never get over this visual

After 3 years she is back

Even all the way from The Voice, her vocals still make my skin crawl with goosebumps. Thank you for releasing amazing music that speaks my twisted mind.

THIS SONG IS A YEAR OLD 🎉🎉🎉

If i die, play this ill come back to life

Melanie turns every song she makes into a experience. This is no different. I cannot wait for the whole album to be released!

With the tone of her voice you can really tell the passion she has for music I really loved the k-12 album and the movie is just as amazing it was really well directed she is really amazing can't wait for the release and when the tour gets released

Happy 1 month of PORTALS 🧚🏼‍♀️💗✨️

This song makes me feel really sad

I don't know what is it with Melanie's music. Im not obsessed like that, I don't have a Stan account, I don't make fan transition videos, i don't watch a million clips, interviews, insta stories... I don't feel parasocially attached to her at all. But whatever she puts out new music, it connects exactly to what I'm going through or feeling currently in my life. The first time I listened to this it felt like an out of body experience, tears running down my face, felt like my chest was ripping open. It happened with her old music as well. It's incredible. I don't know how to describe it. I feel my feelings getting more intense, and i can see them clearly, like when you get high when you are already emotional.

i think its absolutely beautiful how she created an entire story with her online character , crybaby was in the beginning a “baby” and then she went to k-12 in where she died , therefore bringing on this new character , i jus wanna know what she will name this and how she will show it in concerts , absolutely beautiful melanie , i love you

Who's still here after 11 months?

She ate this up.

this is amazing, if this is the introduction for the entire album, then we are not ready for 12 more tracks..i’m so excited

I’ve loved her since I was in middle school(in college now) and it still never changed one bit, her music has never gotten bad ever unlike other artists 😭💗 it only keeps getting better and better over time ✨

oh take me back to the beginning of this era

I'm not a Melanie fan, but when I listened to the full song for the first time... OMFG WHAT A MASTERPIECE Now it's hard to defeat my new favorite #1 track of all albums I ever listened to.

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 💖💖💖💖

46 year old mama here. Melanie is art. People who hate on her don't understand what a true artist is.

1 year ago this is still the best Saint Patrick's day gift ever.

It's been over a year since it came out, and i didn't think i would really look back and miss this time of my life

As a writer, I appreciate how Mel designs all her songs around the character, Crybaby. This whole experience has been one huge story. With that said, I think it’s interesting and important to note that Mel released a short promo video showing Crybaby’s grave and released this song before her album drops on the 31. Crybaby has clearly died, opening up a whole new adventure in the storyline. Freaking genius!!!❤

Can we appreciate the fact that Melanie has never made a bad song

3 days after PORTALS dropped, my aunt passed away. She was very close family, closer than the average aunt. We were on the way to vacation when it happened, and all I can recall is tears running down my face like a faucet, while DEATH screamed in my ear. This song saved me, and revitalized my views on life and death. I know she will probably never see this, but thank you Mel. You truly bring beauty to the darkest parts of our existence.

Even in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, her music is still my favorite. Melanie Martinez Fan 4ever!!

Whoa i knew she wouldn’t disappoint. She’s soo creative and artistic. This is a comeback

I'm already feeling like this is going to be my favorite album, the aesthetic, the lyrics and the feel of the song is the kind of musical vision I've been looking for years ♡♡

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

Happy birthday death!🧚‍♀️

This song is truly amazing. Wolves howl to communicate with others, and you can hear a wolf howl in the background meaning she wants to communicate with living. Crybaby is no longer alive, but Melanie Martinez chooses to celebrate death as something natural and not something to be afraid of.

Seeing how far she’s come from 2014 makes me tear up 🥹 I grew up with Melanie and never once hated her ANY of her songs 👏🏽 I LOVE YOU MEL DON’T STOP BEING YOU 👑

3:48 Don’t mind me, Just timestamping my fav part.

melanie’s transformation is truly stunning. i love how all of her old videos are now have the thumbnail of rip crybaby

This song really made me escape reality for a second. The smooth melody touches your soul in the beginning then pulls you into its graceful, powerful trance! The rhythm just moves with you and builds up that energy until your in a whole new mood. TRUST this will be on replay‼️

One year of DEATH ⚰️💗✨️

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MELANIE!!!!!!

Can we appreciate how much effort she puts in for us!!! She made a full hour long movie, and took a long break to make this masterpiece.

BOTON PARA EXPRESAR LO BELLO QUE REGRESO MELANIE

already nostalgic and it’s only been 8 months idk why🥺

1 year ago🕯🧡

she's back.. SHE'S BACK SHE'S BACK OMG. SHE'S ACTUALLY BACK? I'M SO SHOCK.... I THOUGHT WE WAS NEVER GOING TO GET A RETURN FROM THIS ICON!!! MELANIE JUST MADE MY DAY EVEN BETTER. TYSM MELANIE, YOU'RE A BEAUTIFUL BLOOMING GODDESS

LYRICS 🧚‍♀️🍄✨ [Intro] Death is life is death is life Is death is life is [Verse 1] They're carvin' my name in the grave again The flowers are fresh and their faces wet My body has died, but I'm still alive Look over your shoulder, I'm back from the dead Lightin' all your candles to draw me in Sayin' all the same things, I'm gone this time Your words mean nothin', so take 'em back And meet me here across the plane The other side, I'm not far [Pre-Chorus] When you aren't around, I sink into the ground I try to pretend I'm closer to you Never understand it You're always on my mind, I cannot help it I don't wanna be carryin' the weight on my shoulders Death has come to me, kissed me on the cheek, gave me closure Immortal by design I'll be meetin' you here every time [Chorus] Back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the (I'm back) [Post-Chorus] (I'm back) (I'm back) (Death, death, death) (I'm back) (Death, death) (I'm back) [Verse 2] They're sayin' my name in their prayers again I flicker the lights so they understand I won't say goodbye, I'm right by your side We're screamin' and pleadin', this separation ends Doin' all your witchcraft to pull me in Burnin' all your sage to connect our line I show my presence, you run away in fear of ghosts I try to talk, the barriers are too strong [Pre-Chorus] When you aren't around, I sink into the ground I try to pretend I'm closer to you Never understand it You're always on my mind, I cannot help it I don't wanna be carryin' the weight on my shoulders Death has come to me, kissed me on the cheek, gave me closure Immortal by design I'll be meetin' you here every time [Chorus] Back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead (Death) I'm back from the dead (Death), back from the dead [Bridge] Please don't ever worry (Back from the dead, back from the dead) (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) I know it's morbid (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) But we all die one day (I'm back from the dead, back from the dead) [Chorus] I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the dead I'm back from the dead, back from the (I'm back)