This song is a more subtle take on the theme that’s addressed directly in “A Loving Feeling” and which is perhaps the thematic undercurrent of Puberty 2 – the idea that love ultimately leaves us feeling even more alone than before.
[Verse]
In the rearview mirror I saw the setting sun on your neck
And felt the taste of you bubble up inside me
But with everybody watching us, our every move, we do have reputations
We keep it secret, won't let them have it
[Pre-Chorus]
So come inside and be with me
Alone with me, alone with me, alone
[Chorus]
If you would let me give you pinky promise kisses
Then I wouldn't have to scream your name
Atop of every roof in the city of my heart
If I could see you, once more to see you
[Bridge]
Come inside and be with me
Alone with me, alone with me, alone
[Chorus]
If you would let me give you pinky promise kisses
Then I wouldn't have to scream your name
Atop of every roof in the city of my heart
If I could see you (If I could see you), once more to see you
[Outro]
If I could see you, once more to see you
Once More to See You was written by Mitski.
Once More to See You was produced by Patrick Hyland.
Mitski released Once More to See You on Fri Jun 17 2016.