"Trophy Wife" 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 May 17, 2021.
Theme[]
The theme of the song revolves around a strong and independent female protagonist who refuses to be objectified or confined to traditional gender roles. She is determined to assert her own identity and worth beyond being a mere decorative object in someone else's life. The lyrics emphasize her desire for genuine love, respect, and equality in a relationship, rather than being reduced to a "trophy wife." The song challenges stereotypes and societal expectations, highlighting the importance of recognizing and valuing a person's individuality and inner qualities.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
You picked me out, miss pageant queen
So I brushed my hair, and I stayed clean
To be your girl, don't need a degree
All I am is a trophy
[Pre-chorus]
I'm just a pretty painting on the wall, that is your life
You put me on your shelf and show your friends a pretty sight
You start feeling up my body, but you know I'm not alright
I have more to offer, I won't be your trophy wife
[Chorus]
Wi-ah-ah-ah-ife, a decoration to your life
Li-ah-ah-ah-ife, I'd rather be stars to your night
Ni-ah-ah-ah-ght, so treat me right, right, right
I won't be your trophy wife
[Verse 2]
You think all I have to be is a chef
And a freak in the sheets
But, baby, you're wrong
There's more to me
Find someone else who will be
[Pre-chorus]
I'm just a pretty painting on the wall, that is your life
You put me on your shelf and show your friends a pretty sight
You start feeling up my body, but you know I'm not alright
I have more to offer, I won't be your trophy wife
[Chorus]
Ah-ah-ah-ah, a decoration to your life
Ah-ah-ah-ah, I'd rather be stars to your night
Ah-ah-ah-ah, so treat me right, right, right
I won't be your trophy wife
[Bridge]
Not a grand prize
I'm not an object
You didn't win me
I just wanted love that would sustain me
Keep me together, oh, no, oh
I won't be your trophy wife
[Chorus]
Ah-ah-ah-ah, a decoration to your life
Ah-ah-ah-ah, I'd rather be stars to your night
Ah-ah-ah-ah, so treat me right, right, right
I won't be your trophy wife
[Outro]
(I won't be your trophy wife)
(I won't be your trophy wife)
(I won't be your trophy wife)
(I won't be your trophy wife)
[Verse 1]
You picked me out, miss pageant queen
So I brushed my hair, and I stayed clean
To be your girl, don't need a degree
All I am is a trophy
[Pre-chorus]
I'm just a pretty painting on the wall, that is your life
You put me on your shelf and show your friends a pretty sight
You start feeling up my body, but you know I'm not alright
I have more to offer, I won't be your trophy wife
[Chorus]
Wi-ah-ah-ah-ife, a decoration to your life
Li-ah-ah-ah-ife, I'd rather be stars to your night
Ni-ah-ah-ah-ght, so treat me right, right, right
I won't be your trophy wife
[Verse 2]
You think all I have to be is a chef
And a freak in the sheets
But, baby, you're wrong
There's more to me
Find someone else who will be
[Pre-chorus]
I'm just a pretty painting on the wall, that is your life
You put me on your shelf and show your friends a pretty sight
You start feeling up my body, but you know I'm not alright
I have more to offer, I won't be your trophy wife
[Chorus]
Ah-ah-ah-ah, a decoration to your life
Ah-ah-ah-ah, I'd rather be stars to your night
Ah-ah-ah-ah, so treat me right, right, right
I won't be your trophy wife
[Bridge]
Not a grand prize
I'm not an object
You didn't win me
I just wanted love that would sustain me
Keep me together, oh, no, oh
I won't be your trophy wife
[Chorus]
Ah-ah-ah-ah, a decoration to your life
Ah-ah-ah-ah, I'd rather be stars to your night
Ah-ah-ah-ah, so treat me right, right, right
I won't be your trophy wife
[Outro]
(I won't be your trophy wife)
(I won't be your trophy wife)
(I won't be your trophy wife)
(I won't be your trophy wife)
Official versions[]
| Version | Associated project | Leak date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "TrophyWife 10" (final) | Cry Baby | May 17, 2021 | Michael Keenan | March 25, 2015 | 3:13 |
| "TrophyWife 10-INST" (instrumental) | Cry Baby | May 18, 2021 | Michael Keenan | 2015 | 3:13 |
Trivia[]
- According to the original file name, this is likely the 10th exported version of the song.
