''Labyrinth'' is a unreleased song by Melanie Martinez. It was recorded in the sessions of her third studio album, PORTALS, however, it was later scrapped.
The full song leaked on November 16, 2021.
Theme[]
The song could be about the complexities and challenges of life, particularly in relationships and love. The speaker expresses a willingness to explore the mysteries of life, even if it means experiencing pain and uncertainty. The use of mazes and labyrinths as metaphors suggests a sense of being lost or trapped, but also the potential for discovery and growth. The lyrics also touch on the importance of self-reflection and the need to distance oneself from toxic situations.
Lyrics[]
[Verse]
I give everyone the benefit of the doubt
Except for myself
Sex is a game, I know love is a maze
Don't wanna find my way out
[Pre-chorus]
Burn all the bridges, it don't make no difference
What's the significance there?
Keeping my distance to stay optimistic
Pain is a blade I can't bare
[Chorus]
Mazes we are to discover
A land lies with your colours
Crack the code of your only minesweeper
Try not to dismantle the earth
Labyrinth, I like it, complex and exciting
Brings me to my knees, just tryna baptise me
Read through the writing, follow the lighting
Pressed against the pave
It won't be hard to find me, ah-ah
[Verse]
I give everyone the benefit of the doubt
Except for myself
Sex is a game, I know love is a maze
Don't wanna find my way out
[Pre-chorus]
Burn all the bridges, it don't make no difference
What's the significance there?
Keeping my distance to stay optimistic
Pain is a blade I can't bare
[Chorus]
Mazes we are to discover
A land lies with your colours
Crack the code of your only minesweeper
Try not to dismantle the earth
Labyrinth, I like it, complex and exciting
Brings me to my knees, just tryna baptise me
Read through the writing, follow the lighting
Pressed against the pave
It won't be hard to find me, ah-ah
Official versions[]
| Version | Associated project | Leak date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "labrynth v0.1.mp3" (final) | PORTALS | November 16, 2021 | One Love | 2020 | 1:17 |
Trivia[]
- Version 1 and version 2 of Labyrinth are often mistaken as demos of the same song when they are two different songs.
- "Sex is a game, I know love is maze" is a direct reference to her tattoo.[1]
Reference[]
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v • e  | |
|---|---|
| Featured tracks | DEATH • VOID • TUNNEL VISION • FAERIE SOIRÉE • LIGHT SHOWER • SPIDER WEB • LEECHES • BATTLE OF THE LARYNX • THE CONTORTIONIST • MOON CYCLE • NYMPHOLOGY • EVIL • WOMB |
| Bonus tracks | THE HATCHING • POWDER • PLUTO • MILK OF THE SIREN |
| Scrapped tracks | Barely Juice • Corpse • Death • Dragon's Blood • Emerald • Fairy Dance • Fingers Crossed • Garden • Hawaii Space Guitar • Inconsistent Flame • Jinx • Labyrinth (version 1) • Labyrinth (version 2) • Magnets • Menace to Society • Mother of Pearl • Needle and Thread • Not Dead, Just Expired • Puzzles • Synchronicities • Tunnel Vision • Void • Walkie Talkie |
| Related tracks | Gravitate • Fragile |
| Characters | The Creature (Cry Baby) • Masked Dancers • Faeries |
| Producers | Melanie Martinez • One Love • CJ Baran • Verde • The 23rd • Pearl Lion • Simon Says • Cautious Clay (deluxe) |
| Extras | Egg hatching • Film • Merchandise • Portals Parfums • Melanie Madness |
| Tour | PORTALS Tour • The Trilogy Tour |