Mitski’s “Drunk Walk Home” is a poignant ballad capturing the solitude and vulnerability of drunken solitude. Set at night, the lyrics convey isolation and melancholy.
Mitski explores how alcohol can foster openness but also increase vulnerability. She touches on the struggle to shed worries and fears while drunk, making the journey home even more challenging. It’s a beautiful reflection on the human experience, resonating with those who’ve felt lost or alone.
Drunk Walk Home Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I will retire to the Salton Sea at the age of 23
For I’m starting to learn I may never be free
But though I may never be free
Fuck you and your money, I’m tired of your money
[Verse 2]
And I sit on the curb ’cause it’s the prettiest night
With no one else in sight
You know I wore this dress for you
These killer heels for you
See the dark, it moves
With every breath of the breeze
[Outro]
Aah-ah! Aah! Aah! Aah! Aah!
Aah! Aah! Aah! Aah! Aah! Aah!
Mitski’s song “Drunk Walk Home” was released in 2014 on her album Bury Me at Makeout Creek. It is a slow, haunting ballad about the loneliness and vulnerability of being drunk and alone. The song is set at night, and the lyrics evoke a sense of isolation and melancholy. Mitski sings about the way that alcohol can make us feel more open and honest, but also more vulnerable and exposed. She sings about the way that it can be hard to let go of our worries and fears when we’re drunk, and how it can be even harder to find our way home.
You can watch the official audio video for “Drunk Walk Home” on YouTube here. There are also several live performances of the song available on YouTube, including a performance from Brooklyn Steel here.
The song has been praised for its honesty and vulnerability, and it has resonated with many listeners who have felt lost or alone. It is a beautiful and moving exploration of the human condition.
