"Valentine, Texas" seems to describe a longing for escapism and the exploration of different personas. The song opens with the idea of stepping carefully into the dark, implying a sense of caution and uncertainty. However, the protagonist knows their way around the darkness, suggesting they have experience in exploring different facets of themselves. In the chorus, the protagonist questions their identity and who they will be for the night. The line "I'll show you who my sweetheart's never met" implies a desire to explore a side of themselves that their… read more
"Valentine, Texas" seems to describe a longing for escapism and the exploration of different personas. The song opens with the idea of step… read more
"Valentine, Texas" seems to describe a longing for escapism and the exploration of different personas. The song opens with the idea of stepping carefully into the dark, implyin… 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