"Your Best American Girl" explores the gap between two different versions of the American dream – the traditional 1950s ideal and her own modern-day reality. Through the verses, Mitski expresses her desire to be the perfect romantic partner for an "all-American boy", but is faced with the fact that her upbringing may not fit in with his. The bridge reflects her reluctance to give him up despite knowing that she perhaps shouldn't. The chorus emphasizes the contrast between their two worldviews, with Mitski repeating that she believes she is trying to be his b… read more
"Your Best American Girl" explores the gap between two different versions of the American dream – the traditional 1950s ideal and her own m… read more
"Your Best American Girl" explores the gap between two different versions of the American dream – the traditional 1950s ideal and her own modern-day reality. Through the verses… read more
Mitsuki Laycock (born September 27, 1990), also known as Mitski Miyawaki, and professionally as Mitski, is an American singer-songwriter. She self-released her first two albums, "Lush" (2012) and "Retired from Sad, New Career in Business" (2013), while studying composition at Purchase College’s Conservatory of Music. Her third studio album, "Bury Me at Makeout Creek", was released in 2014 through Double Double Whammy. She signed with Dead Oceans in 2015 and released "Puberty 2" (2016), "Be the Cowboy" (2018), and "Laurel Hell&qu… read more
Mitsuki Laycock (born September 27, 1990), also known as Mitski Miyawaki, and professionally as Mitski, is an American singer-songwriter. She self-released her first two albums, "Lush&… read more
Mitsuki Laycock (born September 27, 1990), also known as Mitski Miyawaki, and professionally as Mitski, is an American singer-songwriter. She self-released her first two albums, "Lush" (2012) and "Retired from Sad, New C… read more