I think that every decision I make in my life is based off of an emotion – and it definitely hurts me in some situations, and helps in some situations, like obviously writing and stuff is my favourite thing to do because I get to use all of my emotions and express them in that way.
MELANIE MARTINEZIt’s very hard to be an artist, on my first album, and I’m like asking for money for a music video for every song – it’s so hard to do. You have to pick your battles for sure, but I definitely want – and I’ve always worked to make it all connect – for all of it to feel cohesive.
More Melanie Martinez Quotes
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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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I was always hard on myself for taking things too personally.
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Found euphoria in the comfort of my own home.
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Mark Ryden is my favorite visual artist.
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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’m glad I got to introduce myself to America by doing a Britney [Spears] song, haha!
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We all have holes, chips and scratches on us but these wear marks represent our journey, our wisdom, our knowledge, our lessons learned, our strength, and our vitality.
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Make sure this [music industry] is what you love to do, and you can’t imagine doing anything else.
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Tangled in transformation.
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Just like a flower, we blossom and transform with the proper sunlight, a balanced amount of water, enough fresh air and when we are firmly planted in the ground.
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It is aurora borealis when your eyes are shut. It is beyond what our language can convey or comprehend.
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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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Indulging in the pleasures of creation.
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I think the transition between singing covers on a reality show to being able to do my own thing was really exciting. I’m no longer singing covers every second, and people are actually getting to hear my own original music.
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My style in three words- youthful, sweet, and diverse.
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