Melanie Martinez - 99 cent

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(Verse 1)

I had pinwheels in my eyes for you
Blinded by the pinks and blues
Oh, you were my wind-up Romeo
We had matching bubblegum tattoos
Serenade me with your kazoo
You tricked me with your ribbons and your bows

(Pre-Chorus)

It's so shiny in a shopping cart
Pretty in a parking lot
But when you go home
That's when it falls apart

(Chorus)

I still think about you sometimes
Only when I walk through the 99 cent store
You sold me all those cheap lies
Could've built me a whole 99 cent store

(Verse 2)

Wine and dine me with your plastic food
Robbed me of my sweet tooth
Held me up with a loaded water gun
Tied me to these toy train tracks
You left me there and you never came back
Tacky souvenirs when it's said and done

(Pre-Chorus)

It's so shiny in a shopping cart
Pretty in a parking lot
But when you go home
That's when it falls apart

(Chorus)

I still think about you sometimes
Only when I walk through the 99 cent store
You sold me all those cheap lies
Could've built me a whole 99 cent store

(Bridge)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

(Chorus)

I still think about you sometimes
Only when I walk through the 99 cent store
You sold me all those cheap lies
Could've built me a whole 99 cent storeI still think about you sometimes
Only when I walk through the 99 cent store
You sold me all those cheap lies
Could've built me a whole 99 cent store

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Melanie Martinez

Melanie Adele Martinez was born on April 28, 1995, in Astoria, Queens, to Dominican and Puerto Rican parents. She was raised in Baldwin, New York, where she discovered her passion for music at a young age. Melanie first gained national attention when she appeared on the Emmy Award-winning TV show The Voice USA at the age of 17. Although she did not win the competition, Melanie was inspired to pursue a career in music.

In 2014, Melanie signed with Atlantic Records and released her debut EP, Dollhouse, which introduced her alter-ego Cry Baby. This EP laid the foundation for her first studio album, Cry Baby, which was released on August 14, 2015. The album featured producers Kinetics and One Love and showcased Melanie's dreamy yet dark aesthetic and unique storytelling style.

After taking a four-year hiatus from producing music, Melanie returned to the music scene in 2019 with her second studio album, K-12. The album was accompanied by a self-directed film of the same name, showcasing Melanie's creativity and artistic vision. In 2020, Melanie released a follow-up EP titled After School, further solidifying her place in the alternative music scene.

Melanie's music often touches on societal issues, personal experiences, and emotional struggles, resonating with fans around the world. She cites alternative artists such as Lana Del Rey, Regina Spektor, and Fiona Apple as major influences on her music.

Despite facing controversy in 2017, Melanie has continued to connect with her fans through social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, as well as Tumblr, YouTube, and her official website. Her unique style of writing, singing, and storytelling has garnered her a dedicated fanbase and solidified her status as a rising star in the music industry.