Melanie Martinez – Mrs. Potato Head
Melanie Martinez – Mrs. Potato Head (2016)
Directed by: Melanie Martinez
Mrs. Potato Head is a poignant track by Melanie Martinez, featured as the twelfth song on her debut album, *Cry Baby*, released on August 14, 2015. The song delves into themes of beauty standards and the pressures of cosmetic surgery, portraying the story of a woman who undergoes procedures to appease societal expectations, only to face regret and abandonment. The music video, released on December 1, 2016, was directed by Martinez herself, showcasing her multifaceted talent as both an artist and visual storyteller. The video features the character Cry Baby observing the transformation and downfall of Mrs. Potato Head, serving as a critique of the obsession with physical perfection. The track was co-written by Melanie Martinez, Jeremy Dussolliet, and Tim Sommers, and produced by Kinetics & One Love. “Mrs. Potato Head” received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its lyrical depth and Martinez’s haunting vocal delivery.
