Melanie Martinez - Cake Lyrics Meaning

Basically, the whole theme of this song is being used, or feeling used for sex. In the song, Melanie’s character, Crybaby, is sexually involved with this boy. To her, their relationship seems like everything is perfect. It ticks all the boxes, but, there is ONE thing she feels is missing. It’s the he fact that the boy doesn’t love her back. Once they’re done having sex, he doesn’t seem to care about her anymore. She realizes his true intentions, and she’s not happy. She no longer believes this boy is worthy of having access her body. She feels deeply regretful, because she gave herself up sexually for this boy she was so in love with, just for him to take advantage of her kindness. In the song, she’s taking back her power. She no longer wants to be used anymore.