In the second verse, the speaker is alone on a beautiful night and can't help but think of the person they dressed up for, hoping to impress and gain their affection. The dark moving with the breeze could allude to their inner turmoil and confusion about their desires.
The outro emphasizes this frustration and confusion as the speaker cries out in anguish. Overall, "Drunk Walk Home" reflects a desire to escape societal norms and expectations, and the frustration of not being able to do so.
Drunk Walk Home
Mitski Lyrics
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At the age of 23
For I'm starting to learn I may never be free
But though I may never be free
Fuck you and your money
I'm tired of your money
And I sit on the curb 'cause it's the prettiest night
You know I wore this dress for you
These killer heels for you
See the dark, it moves
With every breath of the breeze
The lyrics of Mitski's song "Drunk Walk Home" convey intense and raw emotions of feeling trapped and hopeless. The opening line, "I will retire to the Salton Sea at the age of 23," sets an eerie tone, as the Salton Sea is a lake in California notorious for its pollution and foetid smell. The next line, "For I'm starting to learn I may never be free," is a stark reminder of how life can feel overwhelming and like a trap. The singer seems to have accepted their fate and confined themselves to this bleak future. The line "But though I may never be free, fuck you and your money, I'm tired of your money" reveals the deep resentment the singer holds for societal norms and capitalism.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more harrowing, with the singer sitting on the curb, alone on a pretty night, wearing a dress and killer heels, as if waiting for someone who never showed up. The line "See the dark it moves with every breath of the breeze" could represent the singer's feelings of being lost and alone, with no hope for escape. The song ends with the chorus repeating, "I think I'll go home and mull this over, before I cram it down my throat," suggesting the singer hasn't found a solution to their troubles and may resort to self-destructive behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
I will retire to the salton sea
I am ready to escape to a place of isolation and peace
At the age of 23
Despite being young, I am disillusioned with the world
For I'm starting to learn I may never be free
I am realizing that I am trapped in society and its expectations
But though I may never be free
Though I may be trapped, I still resist the expectations placed upon me
Fuck you and your money
I reject the materialism and greed of society
I'm tired of your money
I am exhausted by the commodification of everything
And I sit on the curb 'cause it's the prettiest night
I find solace in the beauty of the night despite my struggles
With no one else in sight
I am alone in my thoughts and experiences
You know I wore this dress for you
I did everything for you, but it was never enough
These killer heels for you
I sacrificed so much, but you still didn't see me
See the dark it moves
The darkness within me grows and consumes me
With every breath of the breeze
It's like the world is taunting me and my struggles
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mitsuki Laycock
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I will retire to the Salton Sea
At the age of 23
For I'm starting to learn I may never be free
But though I may never be free
Fuck you and your money
I'm tired of your money
And I sit on the curb 'cause it's the prettiest night
With no one else in sight
You know I wore this dress for you
These killer heels for you
See the dark, it moves
With every breath of the breeze
@bag.of.bones.
fun fact mitski screams for about 30 seconds so you can use it as a timer when you're using mouthwash
@tooonchris7132
very helpful
@kyosterl_
Wtf 😭😭
@vinnieyeayea
Luxurious mouthwash timer
@benstrozzo6991
will use from now on
@riahdied
Thank you 😦
@Lukittey
I love how she put so much passion into the ,,FUCK YOU’’ itself😭
@Akari_3616
The fact that part of the song played while I read this comment 😂
@Sayaka.the.rasberry
Never saw a mark Twain pfp wow
@Lukittey
@@Sayaka.the.rasberry hes so snookums