Copy Cat

## Audio

"**Copy Cat**" is a stand-alone single by Melanie Martinez, featuring Tierra Whack. It was released on February 10, 2020, through Atlantic Records. It was originally intended for Martinez's fourth extended play *After School*, but it was ultimately removed from the final track list.

## Theme

The song uses a metaphor of students copying each others' work to get high marks to reference unoriginality in the music industry.

## Lyrics

[Verse 1: Melanie Martinez]

Over my shoulder, eyes peeking in

Analyze my every move, what current state I'm in

'Cause you are colder (brrr) than ice on my skin

Wanna get that A+, baby, so you take my shit

'Cause I am little, right? I won't call you out

Teachers saying you'd get credit, (good job!) why would you stop now?

You are so desperate, craving that spotlight

Shine it on the ones who do that shit, 'cause it's their life

[Pre-Chorus: Melanie Martinez]

But I know the people around you say

"Just do what it takes to make it all the way"

[Chorus: Melanie Martinez]

You're a copy cat

And you take it then you leave it

Honey, just like that, just like that

You're falling flat

You find someone like me to bring you up right back

Up right back

[Post-Chorus]

(Copy cat, copy cat)

[Verse 2: Melanie Martinez]

Obsessed with power, you want it for yourself

Feeding on misogyny

But still, you call yourself a feminista

If that were really true

You wouldn't feel as if I were a current threat to you

[Pre-Chorus: Melanie Martinez]

But I know the people around you say

"Just do what it takes to make it all the way"

[Chorus: Melanie Martinez]

You're a copy cat

And you take it then you leave it

Honey, just like that, just like that

You're falling flat

You find someone like me to bring you up right back

Up right back

[Post-Chorus]

(Copy cat, copy cat)

[Verse 3: Melanie Martinez]

Find someone else to leech on, lady

My blood's for me, not for you, baby

College estate and all your savings

My blood's for me, so no more taking

[Verse 4: Tierra Whack]

Anything you can do, I can do bette

Imprisoned for stealing, gon' write you a letter

Courageous and clever, creative director

I raised the bar high, yes sir, I broke the record

I'm hot as peppers, my words are in leather

Scuffed up my boots, boy, I'll stomp you in Skechers

They wanna build like their first name is Hector

Back against wall, bitch, I am a projector

From the projects, don't check on my ex

Think you're the boss, then I'll break broken necks

Wish you the best, won't show you my next move

So, I guess you'll be upset

Don't cry, no baby, you'll find your own way

Think for yourself, it'll all be okay

Copyright lyrics, you can't steal my spirit

They live for my music, they're dyin' to hear it

[Bridge: Tierra Whack]

Imitated, never duplicated

You wish you related

You wish you'd have made it

Imitated, never duplicated

You wish you related

You wish you'd have made it

[Chorus: Melanie Martinez]

You're a copy cat

You take it then you leave it

Honey, just like that, just like that

You're falling flat

You find someone like me to bring you up right back

Up right back

[Post-Chorus]

(Copy cat, copy cat)