"Should've Been Me" explores the aftermath of a failed relationship, where the protagonist is aware that she was unable to give her partner what they needed but regrets her shortcomings nonetheless. The lyrics showcase a sense of detachment as the protagonist has no one to confide in and experiences a strange sense of calm. The chorus highlights the partner's desperation to be with the protagonist even though she was emotionally inaccessible. The partner resorts to reliving their past memories instead of actually being with her. The protagonist realizes her mista… read more
"Should've Been Me" explores the aftermath of a failed relationship, where the protagonist is aware that she was unable to give her pa… read more
"Should've Been Me" explores the aftermath of a failed relationship, where the protagonist is aware that she was unable to give her partner what they needed but regrets he… read more
Mitski Miyawaki (born Mitsuki Laycock) is a Japanese-American singer and songwriter. Born in Mie Prefecture, Japan to an American father and a Japanese mother, she moved frequently while growing up due to her father's job at the United States Department of State, living in Turkey, China, Malaysia, the Czech Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo before settling in the United States. She sang in a choir in high school and was 18 when she wrote her first song on the piano. She self-released her first two albums, Lush and Retired from Sad, New Career in Business, while stud… read more
Mitski Miyawaki (born Mitsuki Laycock) is a Japanese-American singer and songwriter. Born in Mie Prefecture, Japan to an American father and a Japanese mother, she moved frequently while gr… read more
Mitski Miyawaki (born Mitsuki Laycock) is a Japanese-American singer and songwriter. Born in Mie Prefecture, Japan to an American father and a Japanese mother, she moved frequently while growing up due to her father's job at the U… read more