In the second verse, the lyrics "And all the quiet nights you bear seal them up with care / No one needs to know they're there for I will hold them for you" suggest that the narrator is willing to be a safe space for their loved one's vulnerabilities and secrets. The bridge, "'Cause all I ever wanted is here, all I ever wanted / All I want is always you, it's always you", underscores the narrator's deep love for this person.
The pre-chorus, "And we're not out of the tunnel / I bet you, though, there's an end", acknowledges that there may be struggles ahead, but the narrator remains committed to their loved one. The final lines of the chorus, "And while you sleep, I'll be scared / So by the time you wake, I'll be brave," demonstrate the unselfish nature of the narrator's love. The outro, "I'll be brave, I'll be brave", leaves the listener with a sense of hope that the narrator will continue to be a source of courage and support. Overall, the song conveys a message of unwavering devotion and loyalty.
I Will
Mitski Lyrics
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I will take good care of you
Everything you feel is good
If you would only let you
I will wash your hair at night
And dry it off with care
I will see your body bare
And still I will live here
So stay with me
Hold my hand
There's no need
To be brave
And all the quiet nights you bear
Seal them up with care
No one needs to know they're there
For I will hold them for you
'Cause all I ever wanted is here
All I ever wanted
All I want is
Always you
It's always you
And we're not out of the tunnel
I bet you though there's an end
Stay with me
Hold my hand
There's no need
To be brave
And while you sleep
I'll be scared
So by the time you wake
I'll be brave
The lyrics to Mitski's song I Will speak to the unrelenting desire to care for someone and make them feel whole. The repetition of "I will take good care of you" is a powerful affirmation of the singer's commitment to the person she is addressing. The second line, "Everything you feel is good," adds to the idea of care and nurturing by suggesting that the singer accepts and validates the other person's emotions. She wants the other person to give themselves permission to feel and process what they need to, and to trust her to support them.
The following lines describe physical intimacy, with the singer offering to wash and care for the other person's hair, and to hold their secrets and vulnerabilities ("all the quiet nights you bear"). In this way, the song speaks to a profound level of trust and closeness that the singer seeks. It is a love song in the truest sense - not only romantic, but a love that seeks to care for and protect the other person at all costs.
The final lines of the song provide comfort and reassurance. The singer acknowledges that there is difficulty and uncertainty ahead ("we're not out of the tunnel"), but offers the promise of bravery and strength. The repetition of the line "Stay with me, hold my hand, there's no need to be brave" serves as a soothing refrain, a reminder to the other person that they are not alone. The last few lines reveal the singer's vulnerability and fear ("while you sleep, I'll be scared"), but also her strength and determination to be brave for the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
I will take good care of you
I promise to take care of you
Everything you feel is good
I will acknowledge and validate your emotions
If you would only let you
You need to allow yourself to feel and be vulnerable
I will wash your hair at night
I'll do little things to take care of you
And dry it off with care
I'll do it attentively and gently
I will see your body bare
I hold no judgment towards your nakedness
And still I will live here
I will always be here for you no matter what
So stay with me
Please stay with me
Hold my hand
Let me comfort you
There's no need
You don't have to
To be brave
You don't have to hide your emotions
And all the quiet nights you bear
All the lonely nights you endure
Seal them up with care
Keep them hidden if you want to
No one needs to know they're there
You don't have to share your pain with anyone
For I will hold them for you
I will be there to support you
'Cause all I ever wanted is here
You're all I ever wanted
All I ever wanted
I don't need anything else
All I want is
All I desire is
Always you
You are my constant
And we're not out of the tunnel
We're still not over our hardships
I bet you thought there's an end
You might have hoped for a conclusion
And while you sleep
When you're asleep
I'll be scared
I'll also feel uncertain and anxious
So by the time you wake
But when you wake up
I'll be brave
I'll try to be strong for you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mitsuki Laycock
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
I will take good care of you
I will take good care of you
Everything you feel is good
If you would only let you
I will wash your hair at night
And dry it off with care
I will see your body bare
And still I will live here
So stay with me
Hold my hand
There's no need
To be brave
And all the quiet nights you bear
Seal them up with care
No one needs to know they're there
For I will hold them for you
Cause' all I ever wanted is here
All I ever wanted
All I want is
ALways you
It's always you
And we're not out of the tunnel
I bet you though there's an end
Stay with me
Hold my hand
There's no need
To be brave
And while you sleep
I'll be scared
So by the time you wake
I'll be brave
I'll be brave
I'll be brave
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Doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
@mio80085
screamed and cried to this song at your concert in stockholm last year. one of my favourite memories
@rylanscomfortmusic2597
the electric guitar really added 2 it
@ver.2234
you ever see a comment like this and it’s like… damn… you’re a person, with so many memories. who are you? who were you then? what’s your favorite color? i feel an inexplicable desire to know the commenter and to let them know me
@aubrey000
@@ver.2234 REAL ..
@TheJokerlover911
@@ver.2234after reading your comment I now want to know you
@ver.2234
@@TheJokerlover911 you got discord?
@xsweetpea15
ONE OF MY FAVORITE MITSKI SONGS
@mapledemon5601
this is her best album imo
@Chrystianxo
Reallll
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