Melanie Martinez - Papercut

〈Intro〉
Don't be sad, it’s really not that bad for you
It's only just a little papercut or two
Don't be sad, you will be laughing someday soon
It’s only just a little papercut or two
It's only just a little papercut

〈Verse 1〉
You could get hit by a car or train
Or get electrocuted in the rain
You could find a monster in your closet
By your sneakers
You could find out the monster is actually your teacher
You could have a dad with a named Jack
But when Jack's around mommy gets slapped
And if you tell mommy that she deserves better
You'll have to cover up your bruises with a sweater

〈Pre-Chorus〉
I know your heart is broken
Feels like your world's been stolen
I promise that it could be worse
(It could be worse)
I know you miss those kisses
There are so many fishes
I promise that it could be worse
(It could be worse)

〈Chorus〉
Don't be sad, it's really not that bad for you
It's only just a little papercut or two
Don’t be sad, you will be laughing someday soon
It’s only just a little papercut or two
It's only just a little papercut

〈Verse 2〉
Could’ve been the baby in a carriage
With beautiful blue-eyed parents
If mommy said she never told a lie
Why the fuck do you have big brown eyes
You could break a hip, you could loose your teeth
You could swallow a spider in your sleep
You could ind a razor in your peanut butter sandwich
If you get cut, you can always get a bandage

〈Pre-Chorus〉
I know your heart is broken
Feels like your world's been stolen
I promise that it could be worse
(It could be worse)
I know you miss those kisses
There are so many fishes
I promise that it could be worse
(It could be worse)

〈Chorus〉
Don't be sad, it's really not that bad for you
It’s only just a little papercut or two
Don't be sad, you will be laughing someday soon
It's only just a little papercut or two

〈Bridge〉
It's only just a little papercut
It's only just a little papercut or two

〈Chorus〉
Don't be sad, it's really not that bad for you
It's only just a little papercut or two
Don't be sad, you will be laughing someday soon
It's only just a little papercut or two
It's only just a little papercut

Melanie Adele Martinez (born April 28, 1995) is an American singer-songwriter born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York.

Born to Dominican and Puerto Rican parents, she got her start on the Emmy Award-winning TV show The Voice USA at 17 years old. Although she did not win, this lead her to produce her first single “Carousel”, which was used in promos for American Horror Story: Freak Show.

Starting her independent career, Melanie signed with Atlantic Records. More than a year after Melanie’s Dollhouse EP was released, her first studio album Cry Baby made its debut on August 14, 2015, with the likes of Kinetics and One Love as producers of the record. She released her second album called K-12 four years later, on September 6, 2019, counting a total of 13 tracks with themes such as female empowerment and gender equality.

Her unique style of writing, singing, and story-telling has garnered her enormous fanbase— songs like “Mrs. Potato Head” and “Dollhouse” yield a touch of social commentary, while “Alphabet Boy” and “Cry Baby” give listeners a glimpse into her personal life.

She cites Lana Del Rey, Regina Spektor, Feist, Fiona Apple and Marina and the Diamonds as major influences on her music.

In addition to her accounts on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, Melanie also uses Tumblr, YouTube, and her official website to connect with fans.