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I Will - a Mitski song analysis

note: this is my first song analysis post and i’ve decided on how i will make those; please listen to the song beforehand, and i will focus on the lines that i have a lot to talk about

i believe that the song’s overall meaning is quite clear, as it’s someone caring for their lover and looking out for them, though there are certain lines that i would like to discuss in more detail.

1. “if only you would let you” i’ve read annotations where people said that these lyrics meant that it indicates self love, which i find understandable, but i do not think so. i think it means that that this person’s lover fears showing vulnerability as they do not want to appear weak in front of their partner and they do not want them to think less of them or view them as less worthy, and because of that, they do not allow themselves to be taken care of.

2. “body bare” i believe it would mean both literally and that this person will show their partner all of their insecurities and flaws, that they will be bare in front of them.

3. "all the quiet nights you bare, seal them up with care" i think that this person's trying to tell their lover to share their problems with them, to not keep the burden all to themselves, for their partner will try the best they can to help.

4. "for i will hold them for you" this one's similar to the previous one but here the person's saying that they will take the load upon themselves. they'll carry it for their lover. they'll help them through it.

overall, this song is really comforting and i would say it feels like a hug.