PIGGYBACK Lyrics

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About

Genius Annotation

“Piggyback” is a single by Melanie Martinez, released through her SoundCloud account.

Based on the context of the events surrounding Martinez, it is speculated that the chorus of the song is a response to Timothy Heller’s rape allegations toward Martinez in December 2017.

In relation to or apart from the recent events, this song details her life story and her experience with her one true friend and (likely several) back-stabbing friends “piggybacking” off of Melanie’s fame.

The song exposes the fake friends Melanie has had through her lifetime, mentioning how they only used her fame to gain fans of their own or attention.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

Who is being referenced to in Verse 3?
Genius Answer

Verse 3 is said to be a reference to Melanie Martinez' best friend, Jackie, who she has known since her childhood.

What does the artwork symbolize?
Genius Answer

“The art reminds me of Melanie. There is still positivity when you reach the end of the rainbow, there is still happiness.” -Shatteredeyeris (MelanieMartinez Wikia)

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Release Date
December 22, 2017
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