"Wife" is a melancholic exploration of the struggle women face in defining themselves in relation to men, particularly in the context of heterosexual marriage. The lyrics suggest a sense of entrapment, a feeling of being stuck in a relationship where the speaker's identity is defined solely by the needs of her partner. In the first verse, the speaker pleads for a map, a clear sense of direction that can guide her away from the "cliff" where she feels trapped and towards a more fulfilling life. However, the chorus reveals that the speaker feels tethered to he… read more
"Wife" is a melancholic exploration of the struggle women face in defining themselves in relation to men, particularly in the context of he… read more
"Wife" is a melancholic exploration of the struggle women face in defining themselves in relation to men, particularly in the context of heterosexual marriage. The lyrics sugge… read more
Mitski Miyawaki (born Mitsuki Laycock) is a Japanese-American singer and songwriter. Born in Mie Prefecture, Japan to an American father and a Japanese mother, she moved frequently while growing up due to her father's job at the United States Department of State, living in Turkey, China, Malaysia, the Czech Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo before settling in the United States. She sang in a choir in high school and was 18 when she wrote her first song on the piano. She self-released her first two albums, Lush and Retired from Sad, New Career in Business, while stud… read more
Mitski Miyawaki (born Mitsuki Laycock) is a Japanese-American singer and songwriter. Born in Mie Prefecture, Japan to an American father and a Japanese mother, she moved frequently while gr… read more
Mitski Miyawaki (born Mitsuki Laycock) is a Japanese-American singer and songwriter. Born in Mie Prefecture, Japan to an American father and a Japanese mother, she moved frequently while growing up due to her father's job at the U… read more