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When I first started writing the album, Cry Baby was a song that I really wanted to write because it represented all of these personal insecurities that I had for a long time.
Melanie Martinez
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Melanie Martinez
Age: 29
Born: 1995
Born: April 28
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[My style in three words] youthful, sweet, and diverse.
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I'm probably the most proud of Mrs. Potato Head, because I had that idea in my head for so long, and I tried writing that song one time and I just couldn't tell the story the way I wanted to, and I couldn't figure it out.
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Even if the song meant a lot to me, I would still probably perform it live.
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I have definitely noticed I am very passionate. So if I'm fighting with someone I'll be SO super loud and aggressive, and make sure that my point is heard.
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