The chorus reflects her understanding that she was not the girl her partner deserved. She acknowledges her flawed behavior and accepts that her partner might want to bury her memory in the past. She hopes that, when her partner talks to others and recalls their relationship, they remember the good sides of her personality and not how she turned out to be.
The second verse tells the audience about the protagonist's turbulent state of mind. She feels a burning sensation inside her, keeping her from falling apart. She acknowledges that her partner has seen what it has done to her heart. She wonders what she should do now that she has realized her mistake.
The outro reiterates the message that there is nobody better than her partner. The song's title, "Goodbye, My Danish Sweetheart", implies the end of their relationship. The song conveys a bittersweet message of love and loss, regret and hope, and the acknowledgment that sometimes, relationships end even when one party wishes they did not.
Goodbye My Danish Sweetheart
Mitski Lyrics
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It took me a while till I knew
But you knew from the start it was us, didn't you?
It just took me a while till I knew
Now I lay as I study a blank wall
Would you spare me your voice if I call?
'Cause you waited and watered my heart till it grew
So I don't blame you if you want to
Bury me in your memory, I'm not the girl I ought to be, but
Maybe when you tell your friends, you
Can tell them what you saw in me, and not how I turned out to be
There's some kind of burning inside me
It's kept me from falling apart
And I'm sure that you've seen what it's done to my heart
But it's kept me from falling apart
Now here I lay, as I wonder about you
Would you just tell me what I'm meant to do?
'Cause I've waited and watered my heart till it grew
You can see how it's blossomed for you
And I don't blame you if you want to
Bury me in your memory, I'm not the girl I ought to be, but
Maybe when you tell your friends, you
Can tell them what you saw in me, and not the way I am
And I don't mean to make your heart blue
But could we be what we're meant to be?
I'm just about to beg you please
And then when you tell your friends
You can tell them what you saw in me
And not the way I used to be
'Cause there's nobody better than you
"Goodbye My Danish Sweetheart" is a melancholic contemplation on the end of a relationship. Mitski sings about her regret and appreciation towards her former partner. She realizes he knew it was meant to be all along, but it took her longer to figure that out. The song is full of introspection as she studies a blank wall and lays down wondering what could have been different between them. She acknowledges her own insecurities and faults, but still holds on to a glimmer of hope that they could still make it work. The repetition of the line "There's nobody better than you" throughout the song is a powerful reminder of the love and admiration she still holds for the person she has lost.
The lyrics also contain a subtle metaphor of nurturing a heart like a plant. Mitski compares her heart to a plant that needed waiting, watering, and nurturing to grow into a beautiful bloom. She recognizes the effort her partner put into helping her grow and flourish. She acknowledges the growth and change that has taken place in both of them, even though they are no longer together.
Overall, "Goodbye My Danish Sweetheart" is a raw and honest expression of heartbreak and regret. Mitski captures the nuances of a relationship that didn't work out, but still holds a special place in her heart. The song's emotional weight is carried by its introspective, poignant lyrics, and its simple, yet effective melody.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nobody better than you
You are the best and no one else can compare.
It took me a while till I knew
It took me some time to realize how great you are.
But you knew from the start it was us, didn't you?
You were always sure that we were meant to be together, right?
It just took me a while till I knew
It took me some time to figure out that we were meant to be together.
Now I lay as I study a blank wall
I'm lying down and staring at a blank wall.
Would you spare me your voice if I call?
If I call you, would you talk to me?
'Cause you waited and watered my heart till it grew
You patiently nurtured my heart until it grew and became stronger.
You just grew a little smarter too
You also became smarter in the process of nurturing me.
So I don't blame you if you want to
I wouldn't blame you if you chose to do something.
Bury me in your memory, I'm not the girl I ought to be, but
Remember me in a good light, even though I know I'm not the best version of myself.
Maybe when you tell your friends, you
Perhaps when you talk about me to your friends,
Can tell them what you saw in me, and not how I turned out to be
Tell them about the good parts of me, not just how I am now.
There's some kind of burning inside me
I feel a strong and intense emotion within me.
It's kept me from falling apart
This feeling has kept me from completely breaking down.
And I'm sure that you've seen what it's done to my heart
I'm positive that you've noticed how this feeling has affected me.
But it's kept me from falling apart
Despite the intensity of the feeling, it has kept me strong.
Now here I lay, as I wonder about you
I find myself lying down and thinking about you.
Would you just tell me what I'm meant to do?
Can you please give me some guidance on what I should do?
'Cause I've waited and watered my heart till it grew
I have been patient and steadfast in nurturing my heart so that it could grow.
You can see how it's blossomed for you
You can witness how it has flourished and bloomed for you.
And I don't mean to make your heart blue
I don't intend to make you sad or upset.
But could we be what we're meant to be?
Is it possible that we are supposed to be together?
I'm just about to beg you please
I'm on the verge of pleading with you.
And then when you tell your friends
And then, if you were to discuss me with your friends,
You can tell them what you saw in me
You could mention the positive qualities you saw in me.
And not the way I used to be
Not just how I was in the past, but the good things about me.
'Cause there's nobody better than you
Because you are the best and no one else can compare.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mitsuki Laycock
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@June-L-Flint
There's nobody better than you
It took me a while till I knew
But you knew from the start it was us, didn't you?
It just took me a while till I knew
Now I lay as I study a blank wall
Would you spare me your voice if I call?
'Cause you waited and watered my heart till it grew
You just grew a little smarter too
So I don't blame you if you want to
Bury me in your memory, I'm not the girl I ought to be, but
Maybe when you tell your friends, you
Can tell them what you saw in me, and not how I turned out to be
There's some kind of burning inside me
It's kept me from falling apart
And I'm sure that you've seen what it's done to my heart
But it's kept me from falling apart
Now here I lay, as I wonder about you
Would you just tell me what I'm meant to do?
'Cause I've waited and watered my heart till it grew
You can see how it's blossomed for you
And I don't blame you if you want to
Bury me in your memory, I'm not the girl I ought to be, but
Maybe when you tell your friends, you
Can tell them what you saw in me, and not the way I am
And I don't mean to make your heart blue
But could we be what we're meant to be?
I'm just about to beg you please
And then when you tell your friends
You can tell them what you saw in me
And not the way I used to be
'Cause there's nobody better than you
@whoop6047
Lyrics cause I haven't seen any here yet:
There's nobody better than you
It took me awhile till I knew
But you knew from the start it was us, didn't you?
It just took me awhile till I knew
Now I lay as I study a blank wall
Would you spare me your voice if I called?
Cause you waited and watered my heart till it grew
You just grew a little smarter too
So I don't blame you
If you want to
Bury me in your memory
I'm not the girl I ought to be
But maybe when you tell your friends
You can tell them what you saw in me
And not what I turned out to be
Theres some kind of burning inside me
It's kept me from falling apart
And i'm sure youve seen what it's done to my heart
But it's kept me from falling apart
Now here I lay as I wonder about you
Can you just tell me what i'm meant to do
Cause i've waited and watered my heart till it grew
You can see how it's blossomed for you
And I don't blame you
If you want to bury me in your memory
I'm not the girl I ought to be
But maybe when you tell your friends
You can tell them what you saw in me and not the way I am
And I dont mean to make your heart to blue
But could we be what we're meant to be?
I'm just about to beg you, please
And then, when you tell your friends
You can tell them what you saw in me
And not the way I used to be
Cause there is nobody better than you.
@sweetmoonlight9181
Heres the lyric comment^tm 7 years later
There's nobody better than you
It took me a while till I knew
But you knew from the start it was us, didn't you?
It just took me a while till I knew
Now I lay as I study a blank wall
Would you spare me your voice if I call?
'Cause you waited and watered my heart till it grew
You just grew a little smarter too
So I don't blame you if you want to
Bury me in your memory, I'm not the girl I ought to be, but
Maybe when you tell your friends, you
Can tell them what you saw in me, and not how I turned out to be
There's some kind of burning inside me
It's kept me from falling apart
And I'm sure that you've seen what it's done to my heart
But it's kept me from falling apart
Now here I lay, as I wonder about you
Would you just tell me what I'm meant to do?
'Cause I've waited and watered my heart till it grew
You can see how it's blossomed for you
And I don't blame you if you want to
Bury me in your memory, I'm not the girl I ought to be, but
Maybe when you tell your friends, you
Can tell them what you saw in me, and not the way I am
And I don't mean to make your heart blue
But could we be what we're meant to be?
I'm just about to beg you please
And then when you tell your friends
You can tell them what you saw in me
And not the way I used to be
'Cause there's nobody better than you
@user-sq9sm3wg9p
i cant believe mitski invented denmark only for this song ugh her mind.
@pictureparlour000mitski
the best poet
@midori.4464
RIGHT??
@bing5080
so glad she invented my country <3
@lovescult
@@bing5080 norge er bedre heheheueheueheueh
@bing5080
@@lovescult de er begge to gode lande
@irisphillipscostara7904
How does she expresses this feeling so well like fuck. The self-hatred and how you regret destroying the good perception that the one you love had.THIS IS A MASTERPIECE MITSKI DESERVES THE WORLD
@fart8161
why are there 0 replies
@mosthoserr
@@fart8161 buttass
@tblmoon
@@fart8161 buttass