Melanie Martinez first made an impression on us when she joined "The Voice", with her unique voice and style. However, it was not until her original tune "Dollhouse" did we realize just how excellent a storyteller this 21st-century girl really is. This song captured not only her unique sound but also shows how she can turn away from light pop music into the dark and wicked.
'Dollhouse' was released as her debut single in 2014 and quickly established Melanie as an artist to watch. The lyrics of the song write out what appears at first glance as a model family portrait from dollhouse perspective. Yet beneath surface, everything soon cracks and we see that really what lies hidden there (but still, perceptible) beneath all those pretty images are stories which it seems must come out sooner or later if they are not to finish off mankind.
This song uses contrasting meanings touchingly, combining innocence with darkness; real life and appearance invite us into a perfect metaphor for her future life and work. As a first release, the implications of 'Dollhouse' were significant for Martinez's career. Her experience on 'The Voice' and unique creativity seemed to meld into one beautiful piece of music.
Definitely, it marked the beginning of Melanie Martinez's career as an engaging storyteller and fine musician. 'Dollhouse' literally announced Martinez's coming onto the music scene. This song embodies just how different she is from your average pop singer.