PLUTO

As 'PLUTO' begins, the listener senses Melanie Martinez's feeling of entrapment within a stifling reality, as symbolized by her former shell. There is a deep-seated yearning to break free from the narrow confines of her previous existence, which is emphasized by the departure of friends and her readiness for personal growth. A sense of liberation is brewing beneath the surface, hinting at an imminent transformation, reminiscent of the way seeds sprout and break through the soil into the light.

The chorus of the song marks a pivotal moment in Melanie's emotional journey. Here she calls upon Pluto to be both her destroyer and savior. This invocation is a plea for the painful but necessary disintegration of her former self so that she may rebuild from the ground up. Martinez bathes in her metaphorical ashes, preparing for the emergence of her new self. It's a cathartic moment, filled with both the grief of letting go and the anticipation of rebirth, a phoenix-like transcendence from the ruins of her previous life.

In the second verse, Martinez demonstrates her determination to move forward by turning away from 'expired routes,' acknowledging that her once-comfortable surroundings no longer feel like home but rather a personal hell. She’s ready to leave behind the familiar in pursuit of a life that is more truthful to her current state of being. The blurry state signifies her relief in emancipating from the ties that once bound her and the rough pain associated with growing.

The second iteration of the chorus deepens the emotional journey as Melanie sits with her silence, an introspective act, and attempts to resolve the internal conflict that has held her back. The intimate confrontation with her inner demons—a painful but essential step in self-discovery—allows her to appreciate and reveal the full extent of her transformative process.