Mitski - Your Best American Girl
Summary
To mark the tenth anniversary of *Puberty II*, this episode revisits Mitski’s breakdown of her hit song "Your Best American Girl." Mitski discusses how her nomadic, mixed-heritage upbringing inspired lyrics about cultural displacement and unrequited love. She details her songwriting process, from writing the chorus first to using open guitar tunings, and credits collaborator Patrick Hyland for the track’s layered instrumentation.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Song Exploder and Mitski's 10th Anniversary
Mitski's Songwriting Process and Lyrics First Approach
Origin of the Chorus and Cultural Differences in Love
Mitski's Nomadic Upbringing and Sense of Belonging
Musical Construction: Bass Line and Guitar Tuning
Collaboration with Patrick Hyland on Instrumentation
Full Performance of Your Best American Girl
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