: Martinez has described the character Cry Baby in this song as being "numb to love" and intentionally acting as a "homewrecker". She attempts to lure a boy away from his girlfriend, not out of true love, but because she has lost hope in romance and wants to hurt others.
: The title is a play on the word "pacifier," reflecting the album's signature "adult baby" aesthetic and the specific character dynamics in the lyrics. Melanie Martinez - Pacify Her
: The video features Martinez's iconic pastel, vintage-inspired style, including her signature half-black, half-white pigtails. : Martinez has described the character Cry Baby
Experience the song's unique visual style and lyrics through these videos: including her signature half-black
: The lyrics center on a "tired, blue boy" whom Cry Baby believes is being lied to by his current girlfriend. Visuals and Production
: In the official music video , Martinez plays two roles: the envious Cry Baby and her "sophisticated" blonde rival.