Wife
Mitski Lyrics


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You're home, you're home
You're home to me
So leave me, leave me
Leave me a map

I'm here at my cliff looking down
I cannot bear you a son, but I will try
For if I am not yours, what am I

I daydream I'd give one a name of my own
For I, even I, even I am alone

I have, I have, I watch a dream
Breaking, breaking, breaking me
Away from my cliff, I'm looking down from
I cannot bear you a son, I have tried
But if I am not yours, what am I

I daydream I'd give him a name of my own
For I, even mine, even mine is unknown





So let me go towards the morning star
With hope it won't disappear

Overall Meaning

The song "Wife" by Mitski is a melancholic ballad about the singer's desire to be loved and wanted. The lyrics capture the feeling of being lost and alone despite being in a relationship. The first verse begins with the repetition of "you're home" which could refer to the singer's partner, but it is also ambiguous enough to suggest that Mitski is talking to herself. The next line "so leave me, leave me, leave me a map" implies that she is lost and needs direction or guidance in her life.


The second verse is more introspective and sincere, opening with Mitski admitting that she cannot bear a son, but she still wants to try. This could be interpreted as a societal expectation of women to have children, or her longing to create something meaningful and valuable, particularly for her partner. The line "for if I am not yours, what am I" shows the need for validation, a theme that is repeated throughout the song. The singer then goes on to daydream about giving a name to her son, something that would give her a sense of purpose and identity, and alleviate the feelings of loneliness and anonymity that plague her.


The final verse shows a sense of acceptance and resignation. Mitski recognizes that she can't change herself or be what she wants to be for others, and so she chooses to focus on herself. The line "let me go towards the morning star, with hope it won't disappear" implies that there is some positivity and hope on the horizon, but she is still uncertain about whether it will last. Overall, "Wife" is a heart-wrenching exploration of identity, loneliness, and longing for meaningful connection.


Line by Line Meaning

You're home, you're home
You're someone I feel comfortable with and can rely on.


You're home to me
You feel like a place where I belong and am accepted.


So leave me, leave me
Despite feeling safe around you, I need space and freedom to pursue my own dreams and desires.


Leave me a map
I need guidance and direction to navigate my life in my own way.


I'm here at my cliff looking down
I feel overwhelmed and unsure about my life and future.


I cannot bear you a son, but I will try
I feel like I'm not living up to societal expectations and am trying to prove myself by doing everything I can.


For if I am not yours, what am I
My worth and identity are defined by my relationship to others.


I daydream I'd give one a name of my own
I yearn for the ability to create and shape my own identity and legacy.


For I, even I, even I am alone
Despite my relationships and connections, I still feel isolated and misunderstood.


I have, I have, I watch a dream
I have dreams and aspirations that I'm trying to achieve and make real.


Breaking, breaking, breaking me
The pressure and weight of my expectations and realities are wearing me down and causing me pain.


Away from my cliff, I'm looking down from
I'm trying to distance myself from my struggles and emotional turmoil, but I can't completely escape them.


I cannot bear you a son, I have tried
I'm struggling to meet societal expectations and feel like I'm failing in some way.


But if I am not yours, what am I
I'm questioning my own sense of identity and purpose in life.


I daydream I'd give him a name of my own
I want to have the power to shape and define my own legacy and impact.


For I, even mine, even mine is unknown
I'm still trying to figure out who I am and what I want to be.


So let me go towards the morning star
I want to reach for my own goals and aspirations, even if it means leaving behind what's familiar and safe.


With hope it won't disappear
I'm afraid of losing my sense of direction and purpose, but I'm optimistic about the future.




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@dylanvillaotero6868

[Verse 1]
You're home, you're home, you're home to me
So leave me, leave me, leave me a map
I'm here at my cliff looking down

[Hook]
I cannot bear you a son
But I will try
For if I am not yours, what am I?
I daydream I'd give one a name of my own
For I, even I, even I am alone

[Verse 2]
I have, I have, I watch a dream breaking
Breaking, breaking me
Away from my cliff, I am looking down from

[Hook]
I cannot bear you a son
I have tried
But if I am not yours, what am I?
I daydream I'd give him a name of my own
For I, even my, even mine is unknown

[Post-Hook]
So let me go towards the morning star
With hope it won't disappear



@ririsringari5521

[Verse 1]
You're home, you're home, you're home to me
So leave me, leave me, leave me a map
I'm here at my cliff looking down

[Chorus 1]
I cannot bear you a son
But I will try
For if I am not yours, what am I?
I daydream I'd give one a name of my own
For I, even I, even I am alone

[Verse 2]
I have, I have, I watch a dream breaking
Breaking, breaking, breaking me
Away from my cliff, I am looking down from

[Chorus 2]
I cannot bear you a son
I have tried
But if I am not yours, what am I?
I daydream I'd give him a name of my own
For I, even mine, even mine is unknown

[Outro]
So let me go towards the morning star
With hope it won't disappear



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@mitskileaks

Mitski's new album 'The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We', featuring the song "My Love Mine All Mine" is out now. Watch the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx4kLgnFexo

Listen to the album: https://mitski.lnk.to/TLIIASAW

@vangieabuyabor1030

There's something behind these kind of songs,Jesus mamuhat ka

@soprolewn8715

poser de mitski

@aaabvfefe3872

ā€œFor if I am not yours, what am I?ā€
Broke me.

@alanjosh4335

trulyā€¦

@lastwordsofashootingstar

Yo

@isabelle9812

i couldnt stop crying at that part.

@rryn1843

Words can not explain how much i love this woman

@teencrisis4750

Same omg

@mais5640

SAME

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