LEECHES Lyrics
Melanie Martinez
Lyrics
Leeches surrounded, conscience is throbbing
They can't sleep at night, hold their pillows tight
Caught in the rivers of the tears that I cried
Bountiful harvest, they flock to my garden
Push their way inside, I go run and hide
They lift all the covers, pull me into their sight
Slimy and superficial
Straining their artificial
Yapping to seem official
Making it beneficial to their cause
How much blood can you draw
With your claws from a flesh that's not yours?
My hands aren't yours, and
Gnaw on my bones, no marrow left
To keep you enthralled
I guess that is the luck of the draw
Let all their friends in, the enemy's present
They don't think too hard about your fragile heart
They eat off the table that you set, so you starve
Stop all your breathing, no, don't let them see you
They find any way just to make you stay
Right where they want you, in their piss-covered games
Slimy and superficial
Straining their artificial
Yapping to seem official
Making it beneficial to their cause
How much blood can you draw
With your claws from a flesh that's not yours?
My hands aren't yours, and
Gnaw on my bones, no marrow left
To keep you enthralled
I guess that is the luck of the draw
Song & Lyrics Facts
Melanie Martinez's song "Leeches" is a single off of her debut album, Cry Baby. The artist has been described as an alternative pop singer-songwriter and the genre of this particular track is indie pop.
The lyrics were written by Melanie Martinez herself with additional writing credits to Kinetics & One Love, who are two hip hop producers from New York City. In addition to Martinez, the band members on the track include drummer Matt Malpass, bassist Joe Pisapia, guitarist Robby Handley, and keyboardist/programmer Chris Kuffner. The song tells the story of someone being taken advantage of in a relationship, with powerful lyrics such as “You’re just leeching off my love, sucking me dry like a vampire." This emotional ballad is sure to tug at your heartstrings!