Should’ve Been Me
Mitski * Track #9 On Laurel Hell (Rough Trade Exclusive Edition)
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Should've Been Me by Mitski
Release Date
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MitskiProduced by
Patrick HylandWrited by
MitskiAbout
“Should’ve Been Me” is the ninth song from Mitski’s sixth album, Laurel Hell.
The song describes one of Mitski’s relationships and the isolation she felt as a consequence of poor communication on the part of her partner. However, throughout the song, she also repeatedly apologizes for being emotion...
Should’ve Been Me Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Well, I went through my list of friends and found
I had no one to tell
Of this overwhelming clean feeling
Strange serenity
[Pre-Chorus]
When I saw the girl looked just like me
And it broke my heart, the lengths you went to hold me
To get to have me, 'cause
[Chorus]
I haven't given you what you need
You wanted me, but couldn't reach me
So you went into your memory
Relived all the ways you still want me
I haven't given you what you need
You wanted me, but couldn't reach me
I'm sorry, it should've been me
[Verse 2]
I'd be going 'bout my day, until a hand
Would come and lift me out
And drop me in the middle of a labyrinth
Where I'd be stuck a while
[Pre-Chorus]
When I saw the girl looked just like me, I thought
Must be lonely loving someone
Trying to find their way out of a maze
Oh, I know
[Chorus]
I haven't given you what you need
You wanted me, but couldn't reach me
So you went into your memory
Relived all the ways you still want me
I haven't given you what you need
You wanted me, but couldn't reach me
I'm sorry, it should've been me
I'm sorry, it should've been me
Should’ve Been Me Q&A
Who wrote Should’ve Been Me's ?
Should’ve Been Me was written by Mitski.
Who produced Should’ve Been Me's ?
Should’ve Been Me was produced by Patrick Hyland.
When did Mitski release Should’ve Been Me?
Mitski released Should’ve Been Me on Fri Feb 04 2022.
What did Mitski say about "Should've Been Me"?
This song is roughly about being cheated on but also understands why. I wanted to write a song about cheating that came from understanding and compassion and empathy. The thing is when you’re in a relationship, you get to know a person and you love a person fully for who they are. And you understand...