Melanie Martinez - BATTLE OF THE LARYNX (Official Audio)

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[cherrykittyrose]

Fun fact: this passed up high school sweethearts, this is now her longest song

[TBR]

It’s a song about how the quiet people, usually have the most wisdom and integrity. It’s about somebody’s morals fighting with another human’s, arguments that get nowhere are stupid, especially with those who can’t admit that they are in the wrong. “Don’t you battle with my larynx tonight.” Meaning that you shouldn’t argue with my voice.

[jinkkxx]

I dont think y'all understand how life changing this song was omfg

[Mr._Lonely]

Melanie used to be like 🎂🍼🧸 now shes all like 🦋🌲⚰️ and I LOVE IT

[sonnyangelx]

Lyrics:
Falling asleep by the arcade
Liquor it jumps off your tongue
You used all your words for a quick game
Blew it all before you won
I speak in cursive, I'm poignant, assertive
There's musical chairs in my teeth
Poke me to battle, I'll jump on the saddle
I'll smile as you fall to your feet

And they talk without thinking
They bark while they're shaking
With teeth that are round and dull
And they yell while they're chasing
While I'm steady pacing
My syllables hit the floor
[Chorus]
How stupid, selfish baby
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight
I'll wreck you if you chase me
But I'll be silent 'til you cross the line
The line, the line
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight
So crude and selfish baby
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight

Call all your guys in the dive bar
They'll give you the validation
Your daddy could never bestow you
While bloody, they'll tell you've won

And they talk without thinking
They bark while they're shaking
With teeth that are round and dull
And they yell while they're chasing
While I'm steady pacing
My syllables hit the floor

How stupid, selfish baby
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight
I'll wreck you if you chase me
But I'll be silent 'til you cross the line
The line, the line
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight
So crude and selfish baby
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight

And they talk without thinking
They bark while they're shaking
With teeth that are round and dull
And they yell while they're chasing
While I'm steady pacing
My syllables hit the floor

How stupid, selfish baby
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight
I'll wreck you if you chase me
But I'll be silent 'til you cross the line
The line, the line
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight
So crude and selfish baby
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight

We love you Melanie! 💖🧚‍♀

[vens]

Lyrics (⁠✿⁠ ⁠♡⁠‿⁠♡⁠)

Falling asleep by the arcade
Liquor it jumps off your tongue
You used all your words for a quick game
Blew it all before you won
I speak in cursive, I'm poignant, assertive
There's musical chairs in my teeth
Poke me to battle, I'll jump on the saddle
I'll smile as you fall to your feet

And they talk without thinking
They bark while they're shaking
With teeth that are round and dull
And they yell while they're chasing
While I'm steady pacing
My syllables hit the floor

How stupid, selfish baby
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight
I'll wreck you if you chase me
But I'll be silent 'til you cross the line
The line, the line
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight
So crude and selfish baby
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight

Call all your guys in the dive bar
They'll give you the validation
Your daddy could never bestow you
While bloody, they'll tell you've won

And they talk without thinking
They bark while they're shaking
With teeth that are round and dull
And they yell while they're chasing
While I'm steady pacing
My syllables hit the floor

How stupid, selfish baby
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight
I'll wreck you if you chase me
But I'll be silent 'til you cross the line
The line, the line
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight
So crude and selfish baby
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight

And they talk without thinking
They bark while they're shaking
With teeth that are round and dull
And they yell while they're chasing
While I'm steady pacing
My syllables hit the floor

How stupid, selfish baby
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight
I'll wreck you if you chase me
But I'll be silent 'til you cross the line
The line, the line
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight
So crude and selfish baby
Don't you battle with my larynx tonight

[nstalgiaa_]

As a quiet person, I relate to this song so much. I always keep to myself unless my friends are around. I know people judge me in a sort of "bad" way and i honestly couldnt even care

[JBx]

I SWEAR THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG FROM THE ALBUM IM CRYING

[Luhvlaraa]

I feel this song because it’s about standing up for yourself and not letting anyone and anything destroy your self-esteem. With the chorus “Don’t battle with my larynx tonight” emphasises the importance of protecting one’s voice and not letting others dominate it. This song also criticises those who talk without thinking which is suggesting that they are superficial and they lack substance. From my thoughts, this song sounds like it’s written about 2 different conflict styles - one person who yells a bunch of nothing loudly and tries to intimidate, whilst the other is calm and concisely use their words and wit to prove their point. 🤍🕯️

[bradluke]

I almost wish she kept this grungy, raw rock sound consistently in the record because it suits her so damn well. But it’s still an amazing journey of an album to be sure !

[soddapop-uogc]

"How stupid. Selfish baby."
"So crude and selfish, baby."

[AdrianKobiela]

If she doesn’t win alternative album of year, the Grammys are biased

[procrastination_rigns]

Battle of the Larynx is about entitled people and verbal competition, a scream showdown of sorts. People who believe they wield malicious unconquerable power are featureless and dull.

She knows their words are uselessly round and will never affect her. Her words are calculated by comparison; and knowing their egocentric behavior, they are sure to be easily wounded.

I love this because it's so relatable. It's easy to hear entitled statements from a lot of people you know, and it's annoying oftentimes.

[venkobay]

‼️CRYBABIES, CHREUBS AND EARTHLINGS, PLEASE STREAM PORTALS SO MELANIE CAN WIN THE VMA'S‼️

[toriellis]

This reminds me of fighting with my abusive narc mother and finally getting the courage to stand up for myself. I love you so much Mel.

[AnimalCrossingLover]

I swear if she doesnt get a grammy for this Album im gonna turn insane

[BabyBunny]

I’m so curious how the movie will go. This album is so unique and different than all her others but at the same time, it’s so Melanie 😭 I love it so much. Thank you for blessing us ❤️❤️

[smellybaby]

Real quick for anyone who doesn’t know that a larynx is it pretty much the part of your body that makes the sound (your voice). Melanie is soooo smart how did she come up with that analogy 💖💖💖💖
It’s kinda like she is saying don’t battle with my voice

[zee_g]

Today, I played this entire album in my backyard while wearing a fairy costume and eating an entire cake by myself and sobbing my eyes out to this song✌️

[keviiiboo]

Her whole album is fire. This one, VOID and EVIL are my top favorites. I love her heavy use of drums giving it a Rock feel just so awesome 😊