"Rotten Milk" is an unreleased song by Melanie Martinez. It was recorded in the sessions for her debut studio album, Cry Baby, however, it was later scrapped.
The full song was leaked on July 22, 2021.
Background[]
The leaked file of the song is missing certain stems. The drum stems included in the original 2014 production are no longer supported by the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) used by the producer, Cubby. The song was exported again in 2021 without using the drums plugin, which led to its leak that same year.[leaked]
Theme[]
This song is about a grown man who still relies heavily on his mother and has not learned how to take care of himself. He is depicted as immature and unable to handle adult responsibilities such as buying groceries or finding a job. The song addresses the idea that this behavior is not normal or acceptable, despite the man's belief that it is. The chorus shows his fear of losing his mother and how he feels lost without her. Throughout this song, Melanie mocks the man for still relying on his mother at an adult age and being unable to take care of himself.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Twenty five year old watching Looney Tunes
Waiting for a job as you play with your food
Wondering why your fridge is so full of filth
Cookies filled with bugs and cartons of rotten milk
[Pre-chorus]
Stop whining, you're a grown man
Mother needs to let go of your hand
Have you heard what's going on outside?
Water guns aren't why people die
Stop whining, you're a grown man
Mother needs to let go of your hand
Have you heard what's going on outside?
Water guns aren't why people die
[Chorus]
Mama, mama, please help me
Still don't know how to brush my teeth
Finding love is hard, you see
So mother, don't you die on me
Rotten milk tastes good to me
Don't know how to buy groceries
This is normal, can't you see?
But mama, you cannot leave me
[Verse 2]
Mother's on a walker, still tucks you in
Working nine to five, your outline is a sin
You're crying for your bottle of Xanax and tequila
Finding girls on Craigslist like your ex called "Rita"
[Pre-chorus]
Stop whining, you're a grown man
Mother needs to let go of your hand
Have you heard what's going on outside?
Water guns aren't why people die
Stop whining, you're a grown man
Mother needs to let go of your hand
Have you heard what's going on outside?
Water guns aren't why people die
[Chorus]
You say "Mama, mama, please help me
Still don't know how to brush my teeth
Finding love is hard, you see
So mother, don't you die on me
Rotten milk tastes good to me
Don't know how to buy groceries
This is normal, can't you see?
But mama, you cannot leave me"
[Bridge]
Rotten teeth, trick or treat
Mom, make me food to eat
Monsters in the closet
Showers from sink faucets
My girl's super sweet, seventeen
No that ain't a crime to me
She makes me Hot Pockets while I play with rockets
[Chorus]
Mama, mama, please help me
Still don't know how to brush my teeth
Finding love is hard, you see
So mother, don't you die on me
Rotten milk tastes good to me
Don't know how to buy groceries
This is normal, can't you see?
But mama, you cannot leave me
[Verse 1]
Twenty five year old watching Looney Tunes
Waiting for a job as you play with your food
Wondering why your fridge is so full of filth
Cookies filled with bugs and cartons of rotten milk
[Pre-chorus]
Stop whining, you're a grown man
Mother needs to let go of your hand
Have you heard what's going on outside?
Water guns aren't why people die
Stop whining, you're a grown man
Mother needs to let go of your hand
Have you heard what's going on outside?
Water guns aren't why people die
[Chorus]
Mama, mama, please help me
Still don't know how to brush my teeth
Finding love is hard, you see
So mother, don't you die on me
Rotten milk tastes good to me
Don't know how to buy groceries
This is normal, can't you see?
But mama, you cannot leave me
[Verse 2]
Mother's on a walker, still tucks you in
Working nine to five, your outline is a sin
You're crying for your bottle of Xanax and tequila
Finding girls on Craigslist like your ex called "Rita"
[Pre-chorus]
Stop whining, you're a grown man
Mother needs to let go of your hand
Have you heard what's going on outside?
Water guns aren't why people die
Stop whining, you're a grown man
Mother needs to let go of your hand
Have you heard what's going on outside?
Water guns aren't why people die
[Chorus]
You say "Mama, mama, please help me
Still don't know how to brush my teeth
Finding love is hard, you see
So mother, don't you die on me
Rotten milk tastes good to me
Don't know how to buy groceries
This is normal, can't you see?
But mama, you cannot leave me"
[Bridge]
Rotten teeth, trick or treat
Mom, make me food to eat
Monsters in the closet
Showers from sink faucets
My girl's super sweet, seventeen
No that ain't a crime to me
She makes me Hot Pockets while I play with rockets
[Chorus]
Mama, mama, please help me
Still don't know how to brush my teeth
Finding love is hard, you see
So mother, don't you die on me
Rotten milk tastes good to me
Don't know how to buy groceries
This is normal, can't you see?
But mama, you cannot leave me
Official versions[]
| Version | Associated project | Leak date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Rotten Milk DEMO (Melanie X Cubby).wav" (final) | Cry Baby | July 22, 2021 | Cubby | 2014 | 3:46 |
| Instrumental | Cry Baby | July 22, 2021 | Cubby | 2014 | 3:46 |
Trivia[]
- Craigslist is a privately held American company operating a classified advertisements website with sections like devoted to jobs, housing and others.
