Memories as shapes (of a body, of a trip with a romantic interest, of a potential relationship voided and thwarted by its unrequitedness) and as a hair colour are all Mitski can hold onto in “Strawberry Blond”, a fast, soaring indie/orchestral folk track from her second album Retired from Sad, New C...
[Verse 1]
I love everybody because I love you
When you stood up, walked away barefoot
And the grass where you lay left a bed in your shape
I looked over it and I ached
[Verse 2]
I love everybody because I love you
I don't need the city and I don't need proof
All I need, darling, is a life in your shape
I picture it soft and I ache
[Pre-Chorus]
Look at you, strawberry blond
[Verse 3]
Reach out the car window, trying to hold the wind
You tell me you love her, I give you a grin
Oh, all I ever wanted was a life in your shape
So, I follow the white lines, follow the white lines
[Pre-Chorus]
Keep my eyes on the road as I ache
[Chorus]
Look at you, strawberry blond, fields rolling on
I love it when you call my name
Can you hear the bumblebees swarm? Watching your arm
I love it when you look my way
Look at you, strawberry blond, fields rolling on
I love it when you call my name
Can you hear the bumblebees swarm? Watching your arm
I love it when you look my way
[Post-Chorus]
Look at you, strawberry blond, fields rolling on
I love it when you call my name
Can you hear the bumblebees swarm? Watching your arm
I love it when you look my way
[Outro]
Isaiah, Isaiah, Isaiah
Isaiah, Isaiah, Isaiah
Strawberry Blond was written by Mitski.
Strawberry Blond was produced by Trevor Fedele & Patrick Hyland.
Mitski released Strawberry Blond on Thu Aug 01 2013.