i LOVE how the laughs sound like sobs when you think about it 😭

The bone crushing/cracking noises in the back>>>>>>

THAT LITTLE SNEEZE WAS ADORABLE ASF 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖💖

The main reason why I love this song so much is because of the message behind it and the concept of the lyrics. The song explains how you bend over backwards for people who won’t do the same thing so you’re done being used by someone who doesn’t care about you

The body horror in this music video is going to be out of this world and I’m all here for it 😭

I need this as a music video immediately 😭 The choreography would be insane!

Melanie made a song for ALL the introverted awkward kids who are just a little too emotional. That’s why I love her. Its so nice to have a celebrity that makes me feel safe and heard. I love this song because changing yourself to fit someone else’s expectations on how a person should act isn’t a relationship, because they aren’t friends with someone if the other person isn’t their true self around them, because that person isn’t themselves so the person they care about doesn’t exist. “I’m done, I’m done.” It’s when you finally have a intervention with the person, you can’t stop or change yourself for them. So there isn’t need for a relationship when you aren’t even there for.

OMG THE DEMONIC LAUGHING IS SO GOOD- it rlly gives me a deep feeling to the song that i can't explain- 😭

am I the only one who finds the laugh in the chorus so satisfying? it's so crisp and perfect

her little gasps and “achoo!” are so cute😭🫶 I’m so excited for my cd to come!!

as a people pleaser, i relate 1000%

I’ve heard people saying that her laughing part can also be heard as crying, if you like consentrate you can hear it! It fun thinking about it as a laugh and a cry

you can really tell how much effort mel puts into each of her songs, the lyrics, the voices, the special effects, THE MUSIC. each and every one of her songs is truly a masterpiece !!!

i love melanie. ive been a crybaby, and now an earthling. i’m so happy to see her music change and see her feel more comfortable with her style. i started listening to her when i was about 8 years old and her music has never failed to impress me. she’s just such a huge inspiration

The distorted laugh is so cool ❤

i was in a terrible relationship a year ago where i was verbally, physically, sexually, psychologically just everything abused and im still healing even tho we broke up several months ago. im going to seek therapy for it because she fucked me up a lot. i relate to this song on so many levels and it has helped me sm especially with all the sexual abuse i went through

As someone who grew up in a very toxic relationship with a narcisistic mother and felt like I had to bend myself all the time to 'fit' her mold this song speaks to me in a whole different level. The line "Stretching my self worth, just like you usually do" is so so fucking relatable. I love Mel so much! She always write such deep and meaningfull lyrics.

This is prob my #1 song in portals I literally keep coming back to it! To me, this song symbolizes being used, being used for someone else’s desire and pleasure. Honestly this song sounds like a people pleaser getting tired of pleasing others which kinda hit hard to me because I’m trying to stop pleasing others and it’s hard. Changing is hard but without change you’ll never grow. Also I’d like to say one last thing, you know how in k-12 Melanie and Angelita said stuff about being conjoined twins? They also said stuff about their parents selling them to a “freak show” so maybe this song is about how they get tired of being in that show? Idk it’s just what I think

Show & Tell: who are you ? The contortionist: I’m you but deeper P.S. I love both of the songs sm

my anxiety gets really bad sometimes listening to melanie martinez really feels like a hug 🐇💕

This is seriously one of her best songs ever AHHH 😭💕

2:13 her “ow” is so cute 😭💕

M- marvelous E- Entertaining L- lovely A- absolutely amazing N- nice I- iconic and inspiring E- Empatheitc

POV: When the curtains opened, Melanie was attached to gut like strings and an orchestra began playing around. The strings then began twisting her body in ways she couldn’t even comprehend. Her heart was pounding faster and faster as she struggles to breath as the crowd began dancing elegantly around her. She was so confused on what was happening and she felt her bones breaking inside of her and cried in agonizing pain. She began to feel like she was going to die right then and there but as soon as the last violin note was about to play, the music stops and everyone stops dancing. A red blood cell comes from the organs of the body and says that it is time for them to go. Everyone then began running out of the room leaving Melanie tied. She stayed there tied and tired but then the blood cell came to her and let her out it then told her to get ready. When she asks for what, the cell replies say “ it’s that time of the cycle”. She turns to see a wave of red coming their way. Thank you for reading ❤😊

As a contortionist, I am OBSESSED with this song. 100% going to use this masterpiece for future performances👏

One of my favorites on the album. The contortionist sound effects, the string instruments that sound like suspense, the laughter and most importantly, criticism of abusive relationships. It's addictive 🥴💗

“Never got the chance to undo positions that you force my way into” is so relatable to me because my sister always drags me into her problems when I have nothing to do with them

fun fact: the violin in the second chorus also plays at the end of battle of the larynx

Everything from the production to the lyrics to the tiniest details, you can really see that mel worked so hard for this album. It's a 222/10 for me🧚‍♀️✨

the way she’s able to tell stories or tell experiences she’s went through her songs is real talent & THIS IS MY FAV SONG IN THE ALBUM THE BEAT AND THE LAUGHS at 1:15 SOUNDS SO GOOD

Mother simply ate and left no crumbs 😌

2018-2023 were the best years of my life because of mel, and I can’t believe i’m going to her trilogy tour on may 29!!!

This is the most amazing song I've EVER heard. It's like I'm hearing it for the first time every time I listen to it. OBSESSED! 🙌🏾

This album is really helping me recover from my abusive relationship I escaped from over a year ago. I feel so much less alone listening to Mel's lyrics and seeing anyone who feels the same way I do. I love you Melanie, please never stop creating. You're such a creative, beautiful inspiration to so many of us.

People saying that some of her songs in portals have the same meaning as her previous songs and think it’s “creative” and “funny” and well it is, but if she’s still venting about being used (as the celebrity she is) in this song it means she still struggles with stuff she vented about years ago. We must defend her!!!

IM OBSESSED WITH THE LAUGH

This album has been such a beautiful experience. I still remember exactly where I was when K-12 was released. I also remember when I found Crybaby and immediately listened to all of it. Melanie’s music has gotten me through so much and this album couldn’t have come at a better time. I cannot wait to see where Melanie goes from here. I hope this album does well in sales and everything because it deserves so so much. New favorite album🧚‍♀️❣️.

the melody, the lyrics and the laughter of mel make this song perfect 💘

The laughs sound like cries when u really think about it

one day I’m gonna get her a grammy she deserves it

I dont understand the bad critics... This is the best album ive listened to in a while. So extraterrestrial and visionary. Each track really stays with you I guess critics are completely braindead and her fans will have to back her as always

Portals is truly another masterpiece. Melanie, you never fail to amaze us with this impeccable music and song writing. The wait was definitely worth it. We love you forever and ever, through life and death 🫶🏻

0:39 THIS PART----

The achu was so cute for no reason😭

lyrics: Twisted all my limbs for you, two of them in knots and two of them in loops. Ribbon tied like a noose, wonder if I’ll ever get it loose. I don’t want to bruise for you, Pulling back my words until my face is blue. I don’t really care about your crew. You can tell them what you want to. (Bones are crushing, palms are crushing) Pushin’ me (Bodies touching, bodies touching) Lovin’ me (Heart is pumping, heart is pumping) Pullin’ me (Feelin’ nothing, feelin’ nothing) F*ckin’ me (Bones are crushing, palms are crushing) Crushin’ me (Bodies touching, bodys touching) Touchin’ Me Uh-ah! I’m done, I’m done Done doing backbends I break and I snap, its no fun, no fun Pushed myself into a box, while you held out a gun I’m done, ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha I’m done, I’m done Twisted all my bones like screws Stretching my self worth, just like you usually do Caught you like the cold or a flu (Ah-choo) Praying that I’ll someday be immune Got me like a bad tattoo (Oh-oh-oh) Always on your skin, even when it gets removed (Ooh) Never got the chance to undo (Oh-oh-oh) Positions that you forced my way into (Ooh) Bones are crushing, palms are crushing (Pushin’ me) Bodies touching, bodies touching (Lovin’ me) Heart is pumping, heart is pumping (Pullin’ me) Feelin’ nothing, feelin’ nothing (F*ckin’ me) Bones are cruching, palms are crushing (Crushin’ me) Bodies touching, bodies touching (Touchin’ me) Oh, ow I’m done, I’m done Done doing backbends I break and I snap, its no fun, no fun Pushed myself into a box, while you held out a gun I’m done, ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha I’m done, I’m done Ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha (Bones are crushing, palms are crushing) Pushin’ me (Bodies touching, bodies touching) Lovin’ me (Heart is pumping, heart is pumping) Pullin’ me (Feelin’ nothing, feelin’ nothing) F*ckin’ me (Bones are crushing, palms are crushing) Crushin’ me (Bodies touching, bodies touching) Touchin’ me (Heart is pumping, heart is pumping) Oh, ow

zero words describe how amazing this is... the snapping is so satisfying for some reason like???? anyone else agree 💗👀

I LOVE THE SNEEZE AND LAUGH SM 😭😭 MASTERPIECE

My mom loves The Contortionist, we always go crazy in the car together 🥰

"From Melanie Martinez about the contortionist"I will never forget the feeling, and the intense smiles that me and CJ shared while creating this song. A true collaborative moment where we both felt the ping of our little antennas, like a loud phone call firing off. A lot of our process involved making tracks, then picking our favorites, then going into the booth and free styling Melodies, piecing together the best moments and then I would pace around the pool writing lyrics to fit the cadence of the free-styled melodies. The unhinged laughs in the chorus are the exact takes from my freestyle. This conflict song is about bending over backwards for someone who doesn't accept you as you are.*end quote

Melanie, you have raised this generation and have NEVER disappointed. We love you sm and thank you for this amazing album!

The production in this song is actually INSANE. Can’t wait for the music video

MELANIE IS THE BEST PERSON EVER I SEEN ON WORLD

MELANIE, WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK THIS IS A MASTERPIECE

A NON-SKIP ALBUM, THE TRANSITIONS, LYRICS AND CREATIVITY ARE OUTTA THIS WORLD 🙌🙌

This is by far my favourite tune on the album. The melodic mastery of the chorus is genius. The way the backing vocals weave around each other is so hypnotic, especially when you consider that the music is basically pizzicato and muted. Melanie is a songwriter of the highest regard. Well done.

HER VOICE IS SO ANGELIC🩷🩷

I’m scared to imagine the visuals for this coming out- bones snapping, getting shoved into a box ugh but I love it 😩✨

2:44 THE LAUGHS ARE SO GOOD BRO I CANT STOP

This song is a literal definition of my last relationships. Idk why I always end up with people who make me feel this way. I’m so glad you made this song. It makes me want to sing and act it right in their faces just to scare the living shit out of them.

Being a kpop stan aswell as being a Melanie fan is wild

anyone else obsessed with the laugh part? with the bass IT HITS SO GOOD IN MY EAR

MELANIES THOUGHTS ON THE CONTORTIONIST- I will never forget the feeling, and the intense smiles that me and CJ shared while creating this song. A true collaborative moment where we both felt the ping of our little antennas, like a loud phone call firing off. A lot of our process involved making tracks, then picking our favorites, then going into the booth and free styling Melodies, piecing together the best moments and then I would pace around the pool writing lyrics to fit the cadence of the free-styled melodies. The unhinged laughs in the chorus are the exact takes from my freestyle. This conflict song is about bending over backwards for someone who doesn't accept you as you are.

When I hear this song it reminds me of when I do everyone's dirty work just like tossing dirty laundry on the floor and being the one that's being forgotten by everyone

She ate and left no crumbs frrr

LYRICS: Twisted all my limbs for you Two of them in knots and two of them in loops Ribbons tied around like a noose Wonder if I'll ever get it loose I don't wanna bruise for you Holding back my words until my face is blue I don't really care about your crew You can tell 'em what you wanna do (Bones are crushing, bones are crushing) Pushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Lovin' me (Blood is pumping, blood is pumping) Pullin' me (Feelin' nothing, feelin' nothing) Fuckin' me (Bones are crushing, palms are crushing) Crushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Touchin' me Uh-ah I'm done, I'm done Done doing backbends I break and I snap, it's no fun, no fun Pushed myself into a box, while you held out a gun I'm done, ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha I'm done, I'm done Ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Twisting all my bones like screws Stretching my self worth, just like you usually do Caught you like the cold or a flu (achoo) Praying that I'll someday be immune Got me like a bad tattoo (oh-oh-oh) Always under skin, even when it gets removed (ooh) Never got a chance to undo (oh-oh-oh) Positions that you forced my way into Bones are crushing, palms are crushing (pushin' me) Body's touching, body's touching (lovin' me) Blood is pumping, blood is pumping (pullin' me) Feelin' nothing, feelin' nothing (fuckin' me) Bones are crushing, palms are crushing (crushin' me) Body's touching, body's touching (touchin' me) Ow I'm done, I'm done Done doing backbends I break and I snap, it's no fun, no fun Pushed myself into a box, while you held out a gun I'm done, ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha I'm done, I'm done Ah-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Pushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Lovin' me (Heart is pumping, heart is pumping) Pullin' me (Feelin' nothing, feelin' nothing) Fuckin' me (Bones are crushing, palms are crushing) Crushin' me (Body's touching, body's touching) Touchin' me (Blood is pumping, blood is) Ow

This song hits so hard. I just recently discovered that I don't need to let people mistreat me hoping they'll accept me. I feel the "I'm done" in every cell of my being 🎀💕💕

All Melanie's songs are slay but this is just next level

the laugh at 2:42 is just perfect and i love it so much! all of the laughs are amazing!

Can we all agree that this is the gem of this album

Melanie Martinez, being the undoubtedly purest soul on the planet doesn't seem to get tiring for her. This new music is amazing, Her new style, It's amazing. Honestly I am speechless, only able to express that I adore mel so much.

As someone who has a fear/bad reaction to things like, gore, bones, limbs, and body horror, I thought I wouldn't be able to fully appreciate this song cuz of those things, but DAMN, I think this song is helping me to overcome that dislike! Thank you Melanie for an amazing track

Can’t wait for the video of this sooongggg

Whenever she says "i'm done, i'm done" I feel like I'm gonna cry. lmao So much emotions there.

She has such an amazing voice and the way she tells her story man.. she just draws you in and I love it.

FOR A SECOND I THOUGHT IT SAID OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO(I WAS LITERALLY TWEAKING 😭😭)

THE LAUGH IS SO ADDICTING

The fact the rumbling sounds at the end of the song that lead into Moon Cycle are HER period cramps are insanely cool!

1:38 Bless you 💖

We all can relate to this shit, obviously. Yet again, shes excelling and it makes me so happy yall!!

I may not have been aduse pyshically and mentally isn't something I want. I felt like that growing up trying to "fit in" when really today I should be happy on who I am. Not what I should be, Thank you Melanie for this.

you can just tell how much effort shes put into this album, we love you sm melanie

Melanie Martinez is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for her one day.

The “I’m done” it’s my favorite 😻🪐

I love this song sm! The little "achoo!" is so adorable! 🤣😄😁😆

Lyrics ♡⁠(⁠>⁠ ⁠ਊ⁠ ⁠

BRO THE LAUGH 😫 ALSO WE NEED A MUSIC VID FOR THIS, I FEEL LIKE THE CHOREOGRAPH WOULD DEF GIVE OFF MAJOR HSSH ENERGY THIS IS ACTUALLY SO AMAZING

Beautiful song

I will never understand why people are hating on this album and Melanie for her new look. Personally I think all of the songs in it have such powerful messages just like her other albums. Remember, Crybaby has had many bodies before this one, and not all of them were human. :)

I've reached a point where I just want this song to consume my soul

Melanie no decepciona, ella cumple expectativas e incluso te hace ver que tus expectativas eran pequeñas 💋💅🏻🛐🛐

It's the piano in the background for me that makes it especially hit

It's been a while since I heard a song by the beloved Melanie Martínez,I mostly listened to her songs when I was little (I was judged for that) I still love her so much and she is one of my inspirations

Many dedicate this song to their ex-partner or friends, I'm not saying it's wrong, but I do it with my mother, I'm tired of doing everything and nothing to please her, she loves me when I meet her expectations, but she hates me when I do something bad. She controls me.

You can visualize the dance so much these lyrics are fucking phenomenal ❤

I can definitely relate to this living with my narcissistic grandma for 16yrs.

Stream THE CONTORTIONIST for 10M 🧚🏼‍♀️💗

2:24 CANT GET OVER THE FUCKING VIOLIN THIS IS SUCH A BANGER

STAYED UP ON A SCHOOL NIGHT FOR THIS AND AVOIDED ALL THE SONGS UNTIL NOW. LOVE U MEL

If Melanie dies, I die to

Melanie’s music has helped me through some dark situations in my life. I love how her songs talk about real problems in the world and aren’t just meaningless songs that she throws out. They have deep meanings and hit really close to home. I’m so proud of how far she’s come and her music is honestly a blessing. I love you Melanie and thank you for being such an inspiration! ❤️