Melanie Martinez – Pity Party
Melanie Martinez – Pity Party (2015)
Directed by: Melanie Martinez DJay Brawner
Pity Party is a standout single by American singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez, released on June 2, 2015, as the lead track from her debut album, *Cry Baby*. The song creatively interpolates the chorus and horn hook from Lesley Gore’s 1963 hit “It’s My Party,” reimagining it through Martinez’s distinctive dark pop lens. Co-written by Martinez, CJ Baran, and Kara DioGuardi, the track delves into themes of abandonment and emotional turmoil, portraying the character Cry Baby’s descent into madness after being stood up on her birthday. The accompanying music video, co-directed by Martinez and DJay Brawner, visually encapsulates this narrative, featuring Martinez alone in a vividly decorated party setting that gradually descends into chaos. The video, released on June 1, 2015, showcases Martinez’s multifaceted artistry, as she not only performs but also contributes to the video’s direction and creative vision. “Pity Party” received critical acclaim and achieved commercial success, earning a 2× Platinum certification from the RIAA for surpassing two million units in combined sales and streaming in the United States.
