Pacify Her
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"Pacify Her" is a song by American recording artist Melanie Martinez off of her debut album, Cry Baby (2015). Lyrically, the song deals with jealousy and hate.
Background and composition
"Pacify Her" is a tropical sort of song that is three minutes and thirty-eight seconds. In an interview with CoupdeMain, Martinez said, "Honestly, I think it's because if you're emotional and a little bit-- I think, being emotional is this thing that people think you're not strong. They don't look at you as a strong person, and it's weird 'cuz honestly being emotional has nothing to do with your strength. It shouldn't be associated with each other, but it just is. That's always how it has been, and it sucks. I don't know, that's just how it is."[1]
Critical Reception
“Pacify Her” features more aggressive lyrics, describing the narrator’s attempts to steal another woman’s man. This song definitely goes for an “all’s fair in love and war approach,” but don’t let that deter you — this jam is super catchy and a fun listen.[2]
Music Video
In "Pacify Her", Melanie -- as Cry Baby -- admires a "tired, blue boy," who is playing with a blonde girl. Cry Baby is sitting with her toys, eyeing the boy and resenting the other girl, who's getting his attention. Martinez sings about how her love interest's true desire is "getting on her nerves," and how he doesn't really love her. These pained lyrics give insight into Cry Baby's behavior, as she tries her hardest to get the blue boy's attention. He occasionally glances over at her, but he is predominantly occupied with playing with the other girl. Cry Baby sends Blue Boy a note, and again, the blonde-haired beaut disrupts Cry Baby's pursuit. When that attempt is ruined, Cry Baby tries to amuse Blue Boy -- and succeeds. As he smiles at her and laughs, his companion grows jealous, desperate to keep him for herself, and momentarily "pacified." Cry Baby thinks she's won Blue Boy over, but the other girl quickly resorts to showing him her body -- something he obviously cannot resist, because he forgets about Cry Baby, walks off with the blonde, and leaves Cry Baby devastated. This quick exchange between the three characters emphasizes the plot behind the lyrics being sung; Martinez knows her love interest cares for her in a more meaningful way, but he is too wrapped up in the superficial qualities of someone else. The blue tint of this boy's skin seems to allude to how he will never truly be happy with this other girl (like he would be, with Martinez), because the attraction is shallow.[3]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] | 15 |
References
- ^ Riddell, Rose (February 29, 2016). "INTERVIEW: MELANIE MARTINEZ ON HER DEBUT ALBUM, 'CRY BABY'". COUPdeMAIN. Rose Riddell. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- ^ Bashaw (February 27, 2016). "album Review Melanie Martinez 'Cry Baby'". Art Magazine. Jacqueline Bashaw. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
{{cite web}}: hair space character in|title=at position 30 (help) - ^ Free, Break (November 17, 2016). "Pacify Her - Melanie Martinez". Break Free. Lexie. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- ^ "Melanie Martinez Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2016.