Dollhouse

Melanie Martinez

About Dollhouse

"Dollhouse" is the debut single by American recording artist Melanie Martinez. The song was featured on Martinez's debut EP Dollhouse (2014), where it was released as the EP's lead single on February 9, 2014. "Dollhouse" was later featured on Martinez's debut studio album, Cry Baby (2015). Lyrically, "Dollhouse" is about a dysfunctional family, who, according to Martinez, is "hiding being a perfect plastic facade". Martinez has also stated that "Dollhouse" is a metaphor for how people view celebrities and their seemingly perfect public lives. Dollhouse is also the second song of Cry Baby, and this song is also the first official song Melanie Martinez wrote. The song was featured in a preview for the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars. 


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Hey girl, open the walls, play with your dolls
We'll be a perfect family
When you walk away, it's when we really play
You don't hear me when I say,
Mom, please wake up
Dad's with a slut, and your son is smoking cannabis

No one never listens, this wallpaper glistens
Don't let them see what goes down in the kitchen

Places, places, get in your places
Throw on your dress and put on your doll faces
Everyone thinks that we're perfect
Please don't let them look through the curtains

Picture, picture, smile for the picture
Pose with your brother, won't you be a good sister?
Everyone thinks that we're perfect
Please don't let them look through the curtains

D-O-L-L-H-O-U-S-E
I see things that nobody else sees
(D-O-L-L-H-O-U-S-E
I see things that nobody else sees)

Hey girl, look at my mom, she's got it going on
Ha, you're blinded by her jewelry
When you turn your back she pulls out a flask
And forgets his infidelity
Uh-oh, she's coming to the attic, plastic
Go back to being plastic

No one never listens, this wallpaper glistens
One day they'll see what goes down in the kitchen

Places, places, get in your places
Throw on your dress and put on your doll faces
Everyone thinks that we're perfect
Please don't let them look through the curtains

Picture, picture, smile for the picture
Pose with your brother, won't you be a good sister?
Everyone thinks that we're perfect
Please don't let them look through the curtains

D-O-L-L-H-O-U-S-E
I see things that nobody else sees
(D-O-L-L-H-O-U-S-E
I see things that nobody else sees)

Hey girl (hey girl, hey girl, hey girl, hey girl)
Hey girl, open your walls, play with your dolls
We'll be a perfect family

Places, places, get in your places
Throw on your dress and put on your doll faces
Everyone thinks that we're perfect
Please don't let them look through the curtains

Picture, picture, smile for the picture
Pose with your brother, won't you be a good sister?
Everyone thinks that we're perfect
Please don't let them look through the curtains

D-O-L-L-H-O-U-S-E
I see things that nobody else sees
(D-O-L-L-H-O-U-S-E
I see things that nobody else sees)

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Melanie Martinez

Melanie Adele Martinez (born April 28, 1995) is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, she subsequently rose to prominence in 2012 after appearing on the American television vocal talent show The Voice. Rising to fame after releasing hits such as: Dollhouse, Playdate, Crybaby, etc. Her most recent album dates to 2019 with the tittle of K-12, and her next release should be expected in 2022. more »

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Written by: JEREMY DUSSOLLIET, MELANIE MARTINEZ, TIMOTHY SOMMERS

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Dollhouse" was released in February 2014 as Melanie Martinez's debut single. - It was composed by Martinez herself, along with Kinetics & One Love, and the alternative band known as King Logan.
Album Contribution
The song "Dollhouse" is also included in Martinez's debut EP named "Dollhouse" which was released in May 2014. - Her debut studio album "Cry Baby" which was launched in 2015, also features the song.
Song Content
"Dollhouse," like many of her tracks, explores darker and heavier themes. - The song cleverly uses the metaphor of a dollhouse to talk about a family that seems perfect on the outside but has lots of issues internally. - It reflects on the concept of fake appearances and the idea that everyone has secrets that they hide behind a facade of perfection.
Music Video
The "Dollhouse" music video was directed by Nathan Scialom and Tom McNamara. - It garnered significant popularity on YouTube and helped Martinez gain a stronger fanbase. - The video, as of February 2022, has over 284 million views.
Chart Performance
-While it didn’t make it in any official music charts like Billboard, the popularity of the song among fans is immense.
Awards
Though "Dollhouse" did not win any awards, it was instrumental in Melanie Martinez's initial success and helped establish her unique musical style.
Connection with Other Work
"Dollhouse" introduces the character of 'Cry Baby,' who is the central figure in Martinez's subsequent songs and albums.
Song Authenticity
Many interpret "Dollhouse" as a critique of the often unrealistic portrayal of family life in popular culture and media.
Fan Engagement
As a recognition of its popularity amongst fans, the song has been used for a number of dance routines and covers on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Live Performances
Since the song's release, Melanie Martinez has performed "Dollhouse" at numerous concerts and festivals, showcasing her unique, theatrical performance style.

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