Washing Machine Heart
Mitski Lyrics
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Baby, bang it up inside
I'm not wearing my usual lipstick
I thought maybe we would kiss tonight
Baby will you kiss me already and
Toss your dirty shoes in my washing machine heart?
Baby, bang it up inside
Baby, though I've closed my eyes
I know who you pretend I am
I know who you pretend I am
Do mi ti
Why not me?
Why not me?
Do mi ti
Why not me?
Why not me?
Do mi ti
Why not me?
Why not me?
Mitski's song Washing Machine Heart is a song that is about love and the desire for intimacy. The "washing machine heart" is a metaphor for a heart that is open to love and the "dirty shoes" are a metaphor for people's flaws and imperfections. The opening lyrics of the song, "Toss your dirty shoes in my washing machine heart, baby bang it up inside," shows the desire to accept and embrace the flaws of one's love interest. The singer of the song wants their love interest to be honest and upfront about their flaws, and wants to help them wash away their past mistakes and move forward in the relationship.
The singer of the song goes on to say, "I'm not wearing my usual lipstick, I thought maybe we would kiss tonight. Baby, will you kiss me already and toss your dirty shoes in my washing machine heart?" This lyric shows the singer's vulnerability and desire for intimacy. They are willing to let down their guard and allow their love interest to see them in a more vulnerable state. They are hoping to deepen their relationship through physical intimacy and emotional connection. However, they are also willing to accept their love interest's imperfections in order to make that connection.
The chorus of "Do mi ti, why not me?" repeats several times throughout the song, and it is an expression of the singer's desire and longing for love. They are asking why they cannot be the one to experience the love and connection they crave. This chorus is a powerful and emotional expression of the human desire for love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Toss your dirty shoes in my washing machine heart
Come into my life and let me clean away your problems
Baby, bang it up inside
Give me all you've got, don't hold back, let's make it real
I'm not wearing my usual lipstick
I'm not trying to impress you, I want you to see the real me
I thought maybe we would kiss tonight
I want to take our relationship to the next level
Baby will you kiss me already and
I'm ready for you to make a move
Baby, though I've closed my eyes
I trust you completely, I don't need to see to know you'll treat me right
I know who you pretend I am
I'm not fooled by your facade, I know who you truly are
Do mi ti
These are just meaningless syllables, meant to convey a feeling of longing and incompleteness
Why not me?
Why can't I have what I want? Why am I always overlooked?
Do mi ti
Repeating the same syllables, as if to emphasize the feeling of dissatisfaction
Why not me?
The same question, now infused with a greater sense of desperation
Do mi ti
The song repeats itself, trapped in the same patterns of longing and frustration
Why not me?
The final plea, expressing Mitski's desire to break free from her current circumstances
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mitsuki Laycock
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PALtastic
Why is everything so perfect in this song??
โข The Beats
โข The Music
โข The Melody
โข The Lyrics
โข The Rythm & Harmony
โข The Drops
โข The Videography
โข The Singer
Only thing I would like it were more is the duration.... atleast 3 mins?
@felinemaarschalk1340
I like how it sounds like a washing machine, sheโs a genius.
Edit: PEOPLE PEOPLE. THE SONG DOES NOT ACTUALLY COME OUT OF MY WASHING MACHINE. (That would be very cool though)
I meant that the beat of the song reminds me of the sounds that a washing machine can make (opening or shutting the door) as well as the heavy guitar in the background which kind of mimics the humming sound a washing machine sometimes makes when itโs on.
But mostly the melody Mitski is using is very interesting because it goes:
(start)/up/down a bit/down/more down/up a bit/up
This sequence kind of has a going round-and-round pattern, which reminded me of a washing machine, if that makes sense :)
@levie2800
I CANT FIND THE LYRICS IN THE COMMENTS SO HERE U GO
Toss your dirty shoes in my washing machine heart
Baby, bang it up inside
I'm not wearing my usual lipstick
I thought maybe we would kiss tonight
Baby will you kiss me already and
Toss your dirty shoes in my washing machine heart
Baby, bang it up inside
Baby, though I've closed my eyes
I know who you pretend I am
I know who you pretend I am
Do mi ti
Why not me?
Why not me?
Do mi ti
Why not me?
Why not me?
Do mi ti
Why not me?
Why not me?
@stanconnorstan4266
Is no one going to talk about how criminally short this song is
@GlobeStan
That's every mitski song
@DeeDee-ye5qe
its my all time favorite though damn
@zootzkii
That really is the mitski curse
@itsthatonechickagaincallth7843
I felt the same way about "blood" by MCR....
@hellojssjej
Ha ever heard of her song strawberry blond thatโs for sure a criminal act
@rz4768
I FORGOT WHAT THIS SONG WAS CALLED SO I JUST SEARCHED MITSKI LAUNDRY AND I FOUND IT
@diamond5156
lynq PLS๐ญ
@chickenstrips4289
haha nice
@raki7928
Wow xD