Francis Forever
Mitski Lyrics
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I don't know where to put my hands
I've been trying to lay my head down
But I'm writing this at three AM
I don't need the world to see
That I've been the best I can be, but
I don't think I could stand to be
On sunny days I go out walking
I end up on a tree-lined street
I look up at the gaps of sunlight
I miss you more than anything
I don't need the world to see
That I've been the best I can be, but
I don't think I could stand to be
Where you don't see me
And autumn comes when you're not yet done
With the summer passing by, but
I don't think I could stand to be
Where you don't see me
Mitski's "Francis Forever" is a song about a lost love and the struggle to move on. The first verse begins with the singer admitting to feeling lost without her former lover. She is unsure of what to do with her hands and is unable to sleep, indicating the overwhelming sense of emptiness that comes with heartbreak. She acknowledges that she's been trying to lay her head down, but the effort seems fruitless. The second verse reveals that the singer doesn't need to prove anything to the world regarding her accomplishments or who she is as a person. However, what she does need is for her ex-partner to see her. Without him, she feels invisible and unimportant.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer doesn't need validation from outsiders but desperately needs it from her former lover. She longs for sunny days and walks, but even those experiences are incomplete without him. The final verse describes the changing seasons - autumn arrives when summer isn't over. The metaphor expresses the sense of being left behind while everything else moves on. The final line reiterates the theme that life is unbearable without the ex-partner's presence.
Overall, "Francis Forever" is a poignant and relatable exploration of loss and the difficulties of moving on. The song encapsulates many universal feelings associated with heartbreak - numbness, yearning, and despair. Mitski's soulful voice and raw lyrics create a powerful, emotional ballad that speaks to anyone who has ever felt the sting of lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what to do without you
I am lost and helpless without you by my side.
I don't know where to put my hands
I am restless and do not know how to occupy myself in your absence.
I've been trying to lay my head down
I struggle to find peace and rest without you in my life.
But I'm writing this at three AM
My thoughts keep me up at night and I cannot help but try to express them through writing.
I don't need the world to see That I've been the best I can be, but
I don't need validation from anyone else but you. I want to be my best self for you.
I don't think I could stand to be Where you don't see me
If you are not present in my life, then I do not want to be a part of it anymore. I cannot bear the thought of being invisible to you.
On sunny days I go out walking
Despite the brightness of the day, my heart still aches for you.
I end up on a tree-lined street
I find myself surrounded by nature, seeking solace in the beauty of my surroundings.
I look up at the gaps of sunlight
I am distracted by the way the light filters through the trees, leaving small patches of brightness on the pavement.
I miss you more than anything
My longing for you consumes me, and nothing can replace your presence in my life.
And autumn comes when you're not yet done With the summer passing by, but
Despite the change of season, time seems to stand still for me as I mourn the loss of you.
I don't think I could stand to be Where you don't see me
My desire for your attention and affection is so strong that I cannot imagine living without it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mitsuki Laycock
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@Behappyandsmile1965
Lyrics!🌸
I don't know what to do without you
I don't know where to put my hands
I've been trying to lay my head down
But I'm writing this at three AM
I don't need the world to see
That I've been the best I can be, but
I don't think I could stand to be
Where you don't see me
On sunny days I go out walking
I end up on a tree-lined street
I look up at the gaps of sunlight
I M I S S YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING!!!
I don't need the world to see that I've been the best I can be, but
I don't think I could stand to be
Where you don't see me
And autumn comes when you're not yet done
With the summer passing by, but
I don't think I could stand to be
Where you don't see me
@xXGrey_SkullXx
“But I’m writing this at 3am.”
MY FAVORITE PART
@VenomousCosmo
?? why
@jakepark5687
@@VenomousCosmo probably the change in intensity like "i miss you more than anything", its my favorite part too
@rzephh
@@VenomousCosmobc they just do??💀
@Georgegamerz9950
SAME
@aliabdullahsadiq
Mine is probably the "an autumn comes..."
@jupiter9974
this was the very first mitski song I've heard because of that one adventure time episode years ago and immediately loved it and became a fan of her since
@pessoaanonima8435
Same ✊️
@Ozymos
An adventure time episode had this song in it?
@Mynth16
@@Ozymoshttps://youtu.be/YnQO0VYGNz8