"Walkie Talkie" is an 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 was leaked on November 4, 2021.
Theme[]
This song is about wanting to connect with others. The lyrics use the metaphor of a walkie-talkie to express the desire for communication and understanding. Overall, the song addresses themes of mental exhaustion and obsession, using the metaphor of a radio broadcast to represent the search for connection and clarity. The cycle of being "zone out, zone in" suggests an internal struggle to maintain lucidity, while repetition of phrases underscores self-awareness about repetitive behaviors. The central message seems to be the difficulty of controlling thoughts and actions in the midst of a worn-out mental state.
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
Melatonin, reporting from the back alley
This is Melanie's brain reporting back, roger
How far does this thing reach? Can you hear me?, roger
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
[Verse]
Squeezed every berry, there's no juice left
Zone out, zone in
You get so obsessed, you know
Zone out, zone in
You get so obsessed
[Outro]
You know you do it, right?, right?
You know you do it- do it, right?
You know you do it, right?, right?
You know you do it- do it, right?
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
[Intro]
Melatonin, reporting from the back alley
This is Melanie's brain reporting back, roger
How far does this thing reach? Can you hear me?, roger
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
[Verse]
Squeezed every berry, there's no juice left
Zone out, zone in
You get so obsessed, you know
Zone out, zone in
You get so obsessed
[Outro]
You know you do it, right?, right?
You know you do it- do it, right?
You know you do it, right?, right?
You know you do it- do it, right?
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Official versions[]
| Version | Associated project | Leak date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "melanie walkie talkie vibe.mp3" (final) | PORTALS | November 4, 2021 | One Love | October 15, 2020 | 1:04 |
Trivia[]
- Melatonin is also mentioned in "Milk and Cookies", "Coloring Book" and "Zzzz".
- It is likely the original name for Cry Baby's character. Melanie was likely considering reusing the name for Cry Baby's reincarnation.
- This song along with "Barely Juice", "Void" and some "MILK OF THE SIREN"'s demos were recorded in the same day.
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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 • Chrysalis • Maze • The Tunnel |
| 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 |