“Carousel” exemplifies a love that goes in circles—Melanie sings about chasing after someone that she can never truly reach. This is the “first love encounter" on "Cry Baby", making her situation even more frustrating when she realizes she cannot move forward or grow in this relationship. In an interview with Billboard, Melanie said: "'“Carousel” is about my feeling in love with someone and being stuck on the same ride and trying to grab them but I never reach them.'" The official music video was filmed at a carnival in Melanie’s hometown of Long I… read more
“Carousel” exemplifies a love that goes in circles—Melanie sings about chasing after someone that she can never truly reach. This is the “first love … read more
“Carousel” exemplifies a love that goes in circles—Melanie sings about chasing after someone that she can never truly reach. This is the “first love encounter" on "Cry Baby&quo… read more
Melanie Adele Martinez (born April 28th, 1995) is an American singer-songwriter, artist, director, actress, dancer, clothing designer, producer and photographer. Born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, she first participated in the MSG Varsity Talent Show during her junior year of high school and subsequently rose to prominence in 2012 after appearing on the American television vocal talent show The Voice. She auditioned singing Britney Spears's Toxic and made it to the Top 6 before being eliminated in the fifth week of live shows. Immediately following her… read more
Melanie Adele Martinez (born April 28th, 1995) is an American singer-songwriter, artist, director, actress, dancer, clothing designer, producer and photographer. Born in Astoria, Queens, … read more
Melanie Adele Martinez (born April 28th, 1995) is an American singer-songwriter, artist, director, actress, dancer, clothing designer, producer and photographer. Born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, she first par… read more