With a powerful melody carried by a tired voice, “Francis Forever” presents itself as a dark soft ballad that builds towards an epic ending, with some grunge influences.
Like in much of her music, Mitski reflects upon her isolation and feelings of inadequacy (possibly after the loss of a lover). Th...
[Verse 1]
I don't know what to do without you
I don't know where to put my hands
I've been trying to lay my head down
But I'm writing this at 3 a.m
[Chorus]
I don't need the world to see
That I've been the best I can be, but
I don't think I could stand to be
Where you don't see me
[Verse 2]
On sunny days, I go out walking
I end up on a tree-lined street
I look up at the gaps of sunlight
I miss you more than anything
[Chorus]
I don't need the world to see
That I've been the best I can be, but
I don't think I could stand to be
Where you don't see me
[Outro]
And autumn comes when you're not yet done
With the summer passing by, but
I don't think I could stand to be
Where you don't see me
Francis Forever was written by Mitski.
Francis Forever was produced by Patrick Hyland.
Mitski released Francis Forever on Tue Nov 11 2014.
On July 27, 2023, “Francis Forever” was certified gold by the RIAA.