"Your Best American Girl" explores the gap between two different versions of the American dream – the traditional 1950s ideal and her own modern-day reality. Through the verses, Mitski expresses her desire to be the perfect romantic partner for an "all-American boy", but is faced with the fact that her upbringing may not fit in with his. The bridge reflects her reluctance to give him up despite knowing that she perhaps shouldn't. The chorus emphasizes the contrast between their two worldviews, with Mitski repeating that she believes she is trying to be his b… read more
"Your Best American Girl" explores the gap between two different versions of the American dream – the traditional 1950s ideal and her own m… read more
"Your Best American Girl" explores the gap between two different versions of the American dream – the traditional 1950s ideal and her own modern-day reality. Through the verses… 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