Melanie Martinez on Elysium
"It feels like a breath of fresh air, like being in nature, rolling the windows down, and the sun is peeking through. It’s something I’ve never written before. It’s beautiful, and so wholesome, in a way. At the same time, it taps into a deep instinct of the soul. It feels otherworldly while still tapping into human emotion and connection—the more important things in the world—community, any form of togetherness, love. Just basics."