Martinez described the track as "very lyrical" with a strong hip-hop influence.
The song is about self-acceptance and being "okay with being crazy". It draws heavily from the imagery of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , specifically the Mad Hatter. Melanie Martinez - Mad Hatter
The song has a runtime of 3:21 and was produced by Electronic Milk & Honey . Notable Lyrics The chorus highlights the central theme of the song: Martinez described the track as "very lyrical" with
Released on September 23, 2017, the music video was written and directed by Martinez herself. It features surreal visuals , including nightmarish stuffed animals that represent her close friends helping her stay true to herself. The song has a runtime of 3:21 and
"I'm nuts, baby, I'm mad / The craziest friend that you've ever had / You think I'm psycho, you think I'm gone / Tell the psychiatrist something is wrong / Over the bend, entirely bonkers / You like me best when I'm off my rocker / Tell you a secret, I'm not alarmed / So what if I'm crazy? The best people are." Melanie Martinez – Mad Hatter Lyrics - Genius