“Mrs. Potato Head” by Melanie Martinez is a song that addresses how society strives for perfection and influences our insecurities of our appearance. The lyrics in this song touches the struggle and pressure to maintain physical attractiveness. This song describes every individual as a real-life potato head doll. Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are plastic potato dolls that can be decorated with a variety of plastic parts, hinting plastic surgery as a solution. First verse is, “If you weren’t born with it, you can buy a couple ornaments. Just be sure to read the warning, kids. Cause pretty soon you’ll be bored of it.” Not everyone is born a natural beauty, but you can fix that with the help of plastic surgery. However, consider the consequences because it is difficult to revert a …show more content…
No one will love you if you’re unattractive.” That’s quite exaggerated because physical attractiveness isn’t the most important trait. The chorus expresses thoughts of the patient after plastic surgery is done, “Oh Mrs. Potato Head tell me, is it true that pain is beauty? Does a new face come with a warranty? Will a pretty face make it better?” These questions remain in one’s mind, reflecting whether enhancing one’s appearance was necessary. Regret begins to linger as the decision is questioned. The next line is, “Oh Mr. Potato Head tell me, how did you afford her surgery? Do you swear you’ll stay forever, even if her face don’t stay together.” These lines questions whether society will finally accept an individual after the procedure. The second verse continues with plastic surgery procedures can help you achieve perfection but it comes with a price. “Potatoes turn to french fries, yeah it’s common sense. All you need’s a couple more condiments and a hundred thousand dollars for some compliments.” Instead of paying for plastic surgery procedures, one’s paying for compliments and acceptance from