"Curly Cue" is an unreleased song by Melanie Martinez. It was intended to be the second track on her extended play[note 1], Take Me to the Moon[3], however, the project was later scrapped. It was then repurposed for her 2013 EP that was also eventually scrapped.
A live performance of the song was posted to Melanie's YouTube channel on June 21, 2011, but it was taken down. The 2013 EP final of the song leaked on May 17, 2021, and the 2013 EP early mix leaked on May 19, 2021.
Theme[]
This song is about Melanie reflecting back on a relationship. Her lover has moved on from her but she still loves him and reminisces about the past.
Lyrics[]
[Verse]
The lines in your misplaced palms fit perfectly
Where they're meant to be, right in front of me
So tightly you used to, yeah, you used to squeeze me
Like you haven't seen me in eternity
[Pre-chorus]
Don't make me listen to you get sick of me
It's in your voice when you say "Just leave me be"
[Chorus]
Rock me to sleep, babe
But don't watch me cry
It's too much to handle when you aren't by
Yeah, I'm missing you
Oh, the old you
[Post-chorus]
Move every loop in your curly cue head and make memories
When you loved me
Yeah, you loved me
[Chorus]
Rock me to sleep, babe
But don't watch me cry
It's too much to handle when you aren't by
Yeah, I'm missing you
Oh, the old you
[Post-chorus]
Move every loop in your curly cue head and make memories
When you loved me
Yeah, you loved me
[Verse]
The lines in your misplaced palms fit perfectly
Where they're meant to be, right in front of me
So tightly you used to, yeah, you used to squeeze me
Like you haven't seen me in eternity
[Pre-chorus]
Don't make me listen to you get sick of me
It's in your voice when you say "Leave me be"
[Chorus]
Rock me to sleep, baby
But don't watch me cry
It's too much to handle when you aren't by
Yeah, I'm missing you
Oh, the old you
[Outro]
Move every loop in your curly cue head and make memories, no
When you loved me
Yeah, you loved me
[Verse]
Lines in your misplaced palms fit perfectly
Where they're meant to be, right in front of me
So gently you used to, yeah, you used to hold me
Like you haven't seen me in eternity
[Pre-chorus]
Don't make me listen to you get sick of me
It's in your voice when you say "Leave me be"
[Chorus]
Rock me to sleep, babe
But don't watch me cry
It's too much to handle when you aren't by
Yeah, I'm missing you
Oh, the old you
[Post-chorus]
Move every loop in your curly cue head and make memories
When you loved me
Yeah, you loved me
[Chorus]
Rock me to sleep, babe
But don't watch me cry
It's too much to handle when you aren't by
Yeah, I'm missing you
Oh, the old you
[Post-chorus]
Move every loop in your curly cue head and make memories
When you loved me
Yeah, you loved me
[Verse]
The lines in your misplaced palms fit perfectly
Where they're meant to be, right in front of me
So tightly you used to, yeah, you used to squeeze me
Like you haven't seen me in eternity
[Pre-chorus]
Don't make me listen to you get sick of me
It's in your voice when you say "Just leave me be"
[Chorus]
Rock me to sleep, babe
But don't watch me cry
It's too much to handle when you aren't by
Yeah, I'm missing you
Oh, the old you
[Post-chorus]
Move every loop in your curly cue head and make memories
When you loved me
Yeah, you loved me
[Chorus]
Rock me to sleep, babe
But don't watch me cry
It's too much to handle when you aren't by
Yeah, I'm missing you
Oh, the old you
[Post-chorus]
Move every loop in your curly cue head and make memories
When you loved me
Yeah, you loved me
[Verse]
The lines in your misplaced palms fit perfectly
Where they're meant to be, right in front of me
So tightly you used to, yeah, you used to squeeze me
Like you haven't seen me in eternity
[Pre-chorus]
Don't make me listen to you get sick of me
It's in your voice when you say "Leave me be"
[Chorus]
Rock me to sleep, baby
But don't watch me cry
It's too much to handle when you aren't by
Yeah, I'm missing you
Oh, the old you
[Outro]
Move every loop in your curly cue head and make memories, no
When you loved me
Yeah, you loved me
[Verse]
Lines in your misplaced palms fit perfectly
Where they're meant to be, right in front of me
So gently you used to, yeah, you used to hold me
Like you haven't seen me in eternity
[Pre-chorus]
Don't make me listen to you get sick of me
It's in your voice when you say "Leave me be"
[Chorus]
Rock me to sleep, babe
But don't watch me cry
It's too much to handle when you aren't by
Yeah, I'm missing you
Oh, the old you
[Post-chorus]
Move every loop in your curly cue head and make memories
When you loved me
Yeah, you loved me
[Chorus]
Rock me to sleep, babe
But don't watch me cry
It's too much to handle when you aren't by
Yeah, I'm missing you
Oh, the old you
[Post-chorus]
Move every loop in your curly cue head and make memories
When you loved me
Yeah, you loved me
Official versions[]
| Version | Associated project | Leak date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Me to the Moon version | Take Me to the Moon | June 21, 2011 (original upload date) | Melanie Martinez | 2011-2012 | ~2:48 |
| "Curly Q 6 16 2013.mp3" (2013 EP early mix) | 2013 EP | May 19, 2021 | Doveman | June 16, 2013 | 3:12 |
| "Curly Cue 6 30 2013.mp3" (2013 EP version) | 2013 EP | May 17, 2021 | Doveman | June 30, 2013 | 3:12 |
Videos[]
Gallery[]
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Trivia[]
- This song is one of Jose Martinez's favorite songs from Melanie, along with "Rough Love".[4]
- During a few livestreams in 2013, Melanie changed some of the lyrics, it's unknown if this was on purpose or not[5]
- Melanie commented that the live performance uploaded to her channel was originally uploaded to her Facebook account, and she got over 91 likes on the post.[1]
- This song as well as "Birthing Addicts" and "I Think I'm Crazy" are the only three songs from Take Me to the Moon that were reworked for her 2013 EP.
- The video's URL is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRYhCzIsx5Q.
- The video has since been privated.
- The video's title was "Curly Cue- Original"
- The video's description was:
never posted this don't know why.
i got over 91 likes on this video on facebook.
i was about to cry half way through it, hopefully you guys enjoy.
PLEASE SUPPORT MY FACEBOOK FAN PAGE FOR MY PHOTOGRAPHY LIKE AND SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Body-Big-Heart-Photography/177448518968122
Follow me on http://www.twitter.com/MelanieLBBH and like my FB Fanpage http://www.facebook.com/melaniemartinezmusic
Also here's the link to download Toxic on itunes from The Voice Season 3 Blind Audition. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/toxic-voice-performance-single/id561848653
Notes[]
- ↑ While there is no definitive proof that Take Me to the Moon is classified as an EP, several factors suggest that it is. These include the number of tracks, the lengths of these tracks, and the overall context surrounding its release. These elements collectively point to it being an EP rather than a full-length album.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://web.archive.org/web/20121028135808/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRYhCzIsx5Q&gl=US&hl=en
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=464912480259869&id=304606366290482
- ↑ File:TMTTM register.png
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/melaniemartinezmusic/posts/579583322058686
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iwvG0hD-7o
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| v • e YouTube originals | |
|---|---|
| Known songs | Alone • Birthing Addicts • Black and Blue • Curly Cue • Empty Life • Go on Away • Hey Alice • I Don't Know • I Think I'm Crazy • Normalcy Will Never Be Achieved • Smoke • Story of an Insomniac • Violent Disease • Wicked Words (with Jared Dylan) |
| v • e Take Me to the Moon | |
|---|---|
| Featured tracks | I Think I'm Crazy • Curly Cue • Birthing Addicts • Smoke • The One • Milky Way • Alone • Oh Carousel • I Love My Ride |
| Scrapped tracks | Black and Blue • Empty Life • Go on Away • Hey Alice • I Don't Know • Normalcy Will Never Be Achieved • Story of an Insomniac • Violent Disease |
| Producer(s) | Melanie Martinez |
| v • e 2013 EP | |
|---|---|
| Featured tracks | A Million Men • A Thousand Words • Birthing Addicts • Bittersweet Tragedy • Bones Are Blue • Curly Cue • Dear Porcupines • I Think I'm Crazy • Intervals • Night Mime • Race • Rough Love • Time Flies |
| Related tracks | Can't Shake You • Heart at the Door • Last Chapter (Never Stayed for Love) • Mistakes • Until Sunrise • Wicked Words (with Jared Dylan) |
| Producers | Doveman • John Feldmann • Larzz Principato • Robopop • SmarterChild • Syience |