Complete List Of Mitski Songs From A to Z

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Mitski’s artistic journey tells the story of a songwriter whose emotional honesty and boundary-pushing sound have made her one of the most important voices of her generation. Born Mitsuki Miyawaki on September 27, 1990, in Mie Prefecture, Japan, she spent her early years living across several countries, including Turkey, China, Malaysia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, before settling in the United States. This transient upbringing played a key role in shaping the perspective and depth that would later define her music. Mitski attended the State University of New York at Purchase’s Conservatory of Music, where she studied studio composition. While still a student, she self-released her first two albums, Lush in 2012 and Retired from Sad, New Career in Business in 2013, both of which were class projects that revealed her developing songwriting voice and ability to craft deeply introspective music rooted in personal experience.

Her breakthrough came with the release of her third album, Bury Me at Makeout Creek, in 2014. The record marked a turning point in Mitski’s sound, moving away from classical and orchestral arrangements toward raw, guitar-driven indie rock. It was a self-released project that earned her widespread attention and critical acclaim for its emotional candor and unfiltered expression. The album’s success helped Mitski secure a deal with Dead Oceans, setting the stage for the next phase of her career. Songs like “First Love / Late Spring” and “Townie” captured the growing connection between her music and her audience, with lyrics that balanced vulnerability and strength in equal measure.

In 2016, Mitski released Puberty 2, a project that solidified her reputation as one of indie rock’s most compelling songwriters. The album, which included the single “Your Best American Girl,” drew praise for its ability to explore themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience with both emotional intensity and poetic nuance. The song’s success earned her recognition from critics and fans alike and was ranked among the best songs of the decade by multiple publications. Puberty 2 also marked Mitski’s growing influence within the indie music community, with her live performances drawing increasing attention for their theatrical energy and emotional power.

Her fifth album, Be the Cowboy, released in 2018, propelled Mitski to mainstream prominence. The album was widely acclaimed by critics, appearing on countless year-end and decade-end lists. Featuring songs such as “Nobody” and “Geyser,” Be the Cowboy displayed her ability to blend art-pop precision with emotional storytelling. The record was a commercial success, debuting at number fifty-two on the Billboard 200 and topping several independent and alternative charts. Mitski’s live performances during this era, including her commanding presence on late-night television and at major festivals, reflected her evolution as both a performer and a conceptual artist. The minimalist choreography and deliberate staging of her shows became part of her artistic identity, emphasizing both control and release, a balance central to her work.

After the intense touring cycle for Be the Cowboy, Mitski announced a hiatus from music in 2019, citing burnout and a need for personal renewal. Her temporary withdrawal from public life only deepened the devotion of her fans, who continued to dissect and celebrate her catalog during her absence. She returned in 2022 with Laurel Hell, an album written during her time away that reflected on fame, isolation, and the cost of creative pursuit. Produced by longtime collaborator Patrick Hyland, Laurel Hell featured the hit single “The Only Heartbreaker.” The album debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, marking the highest chart position of her career. “The Only Heartbreaker” became her first number-one song on a Billboard chart when it topped Adult Alternative Airplay. Its sound merged synth-pop textures with introspective lyricism, showcasing her ongoing evolution as an artist unafraid to reinvent herself.

In 2023, Mitski released her seventh studio album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We. This project represented yet another artistic shift, embracing elements of folk, Americana, and orchestral arrangements. Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and Los Angeles, California, the album was praised for its warmth and emotional maturity. Critics described it as one of her most personal works, balancing introspection with a renewed sense of compassion. Songs like “Bug Like an Angel” and “My Love Mine All Mine” resonated deeply with listeners and critics alike. The latter became Mitski’s first Billboard Hot 100 entry and further cemented her status as a cultural touchstone.

Throughout her career, Mitski has been recognized with numerous honors and accolades, including multiple nominations from the Libera Awards, NME Awards, and the UK Music Video Awards. Her songwriting has been celebrated for its literary quality, and she has been named one of the defining songwriters of her generation by major music publications. Her influence extends beyond her albums, as her music has been featured in films, television, and online media, often serving as a voice for those struggling with identity and emotional expression. Her work continues to inspire both emerging artists and a devoted global fan base drawn to her honesty and creative authenticity.

Outside of her musical achievements, Mitski has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and artistic independence. She has spoken openly about the pressures of the music industry and the importance of maintaining a balance between creative fulfillment and personal well-being. Despite her reserved public persona, she remains one of the most respected and beloved artists of her era, admired for her commitment to artistic truth and emotional transparency. Mitski’s career reflects a rare ability to connect with audiences on a profound level, transforming personal vulnerability into collective catharsis.

Mitski continued expanding her catalog through collaborations, soundtrack work, live releases, and a new studio album. Her 2024 and 2025 recordings included “As Good As It Gets” with Katie Gavin, “Sanctuary” with Tamino, and a cover of “Let My Love Open the Door” for A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. On February 27, 2026, she released her eighth studio album, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me. The eleven-song record was produced and engineered by Patrick Hyland and paired Mitski’s touring band with orchestral arrangements conducted by Drew Erickson. In June 2026, Puberty 2 received a tenth-anniversary digital edition that officially added her covers of “Fireproof” and “I’m a Fool to Want You.”

Complete List Of Mitski Songs From A to Z

A–E

“A Burning Hill” – Puberty 2 (2016)
“A Horse Named Cold Air” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“A Loving Feeling” – Puberty 2 (2016)
“A Pearl” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“Abbey” – Lush (2012)
“As Good As It Gets (Katie Gavin featuring Mitski)” – What A Relief (2024)
“The Baddy Man” – This Is Where We Fall soundtrack (2021)
“Bag of Bones” – Lush (2012)
“Because Dreaming Costs Money, My Dear” – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business (2013)
“The Beginning” – This Is Where We Fall soundtrack (2021)
“Between the Breaths (with Xiu Xiu)” – How to Talk to Girls at Parties soundtrack (2017)
“Blue Light” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“Brand New City” – Lush (2012)
“Buffalo Replaced” – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)
“Buffalo Replaced (Spotify Singles)” – Spotify Singles (2024)
“Bug Like an Angel” – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)
“Carry Me Out” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014)
“Cats” – Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (2026)
“Charon’s Obol” – Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (2026)
“Circle” – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business (2013)
“Class of 2013” – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business (2013)
“Class of 2013 (Audiotree Live)” – Mitski (Audiotree Live) EP (2015)
“Come into the Water” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“Cop Car” – The Turning soundtrack (2020)
“Coyote, My Little Brother (Spotify Singles)” – Spotify Singles (2024)
“Crack Baby” – Puberty 2 (2016)
“Dan the Dancer” – Puberty 2 (2016)
“Dead Women” – Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (2026)
“The Deal” – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)
“Door” – Lush (2012)
“Drunk Walk Home” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014)
“The End” – This Is Where We Fall soundtrack (2021)
“Eric” – Lush (2012)
“Everyone” – Laurel Hell (2022)

F–J

“Fireproof” – Puberty 2 Japanese edition (2016); Puberty 2 (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (2026)
“Fireworks” – Puberty 2 (2016)
“First Love / Late Spring” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014)
“Francis Forever” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014)
“Francis Forever (Live at WNYU The Sound Between)” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (Re-release) (2014)
“The Frost” – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)
“Geyser” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“Glide” – Non-album cover single (2022)
“Goodbye, My Danish Sweetheart” – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business (2013)
“Happy” – Puberty 2 (2016)
“Heat Lightning” – Laurel Hell (2022)
“Heaven” – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)
“Humpty” – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business (2013)
“I Bet on Losing Dogs” – Puberty 2 (2016)
“I Don’t Like My Mind” – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)
“I Don’t Smoke” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014)
“I Don’t Smoke (Audiotree Live)” – Mitski (Audiotree Live) EP (2015)
“I Guess” – Laurel Hell (2022)
“I Love Me After You” – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)
“I Want You” – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business (2013)
“I Want You (Live at WNYU The Sound Between)” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (Re-release) (2014)
“I Will” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014)
“I’m a Fool to Want You” – Puberty 2 Japanese edition (2016); Puberty 2 (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (2026)
“I’m Your Man” – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)
“If I Leave” – Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (2026)
“In a Lake” – Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (2026)
“Instead of Here” – Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (2026)
“I’ll Change for You” – Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (2026)
“Jobless Monday” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014)

K–O

“Last Words of a Shooting Star” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014)
“Last Words of a Shooting Star (Audiotree Live)” – Mitski (Audiotree Live) EP (2015)
“Last Words of a Shooting Star (Live at WNYU The Sound Between)” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (Re-release) (2014)
“Let My Love Open the Door” – A Big Bold Beautiful Journey soundtrack (2025)
“Lightning” – Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (2026)
“Liquid Smooth” – Lush (2012)
“Liquid Smooth (Audiotree Live)” – Mitski (Audiotree Live) EP (2015)
“Lonesome Love” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“Love Me More” – Laurel Hell (2022)
“Love Me More (Clark Remix)” – Non-album remix (2022)
“Love Me More (Demo Version)” – Laurel Hell (Rough Trade) (2022)
“Me and My Husband” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“My Body’s Made of Crushed Little Stars” – Puberty 2 (2016)
“My Love Mine All Mine” – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)
“Nobody” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“Old Friend” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“Once More to See You” – Puberty 2 (2016)
“The Only Heartbreaker” – Laurel Hell (2022)

P–T

“Pearl Diver” – Lush (2012)
“Pearl Diver (Audiotree Live)” – Mitski (Audiotree Live) EP (2015)
“Pink in the Night” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“Real Men” – Lush (2012)
“Remember My Name” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“Rules” – Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (2026)
“Sanctuary (Tamino featuring Mitski)” – Every Dawn’s a Mountain (2025)
“Shame” – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business (2013)
“Should’ve Been Me” – Laurel Hell (2022)
“Square” – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business (2013)
“Square (Live Solo Piano Version)” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (Re-release) (2014)
“Star” – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)
“Stay Soft” – Laurel Hell (2022)
“Stay Soft (Acoustic Version)” – Laurel Hell (Rough Trade) (2022)
“Strawberry Blond” – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business (2013)
“Susie Save Your Love (with Allie X)” – Cape God (2020)
“Texas Reznikoff” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014)
“That White Cat” – Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (2026)
“That’s Our Lamp” – Laurel Hell (2022)
“There’s Nothing Left Here for You” – Laurel Hell (2022)
“This Is a Life (Son Lux featuring Mitski and David Byrne)” – Everything Everywhere All at Once soundtrack (2022)
“Thursday Girl” – Puberty 2 (2016)
“Townie” – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014)
“Two Slow Dancers” – Be the Cowboy (2018)

U–Z

“Valentine, Texas” – Laurel Hell (2022)
“Valentine, Texas (Demo Version)” – Laurel Hell (Japanese Edition/Rough Trade) (2022)
“Washing Machine Heart” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“When Memories Snow” – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)
“Where’s My Phone?” – Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (2026)
“Why Didn’t You Stop Me?” – Be the Cowboy (2018)
“Wife” – Lush (2012)
“Working for the Knife” – Laurel Hell (2022)
“Your Best American Girl” – Puberty 2 (2016)

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Mitski Albums, Live Albums, EPs, and Major Releases

Lush (2012)

Retired from Sad, New Career in Business (2013)

Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014)

Mitski (Audiotree Live) (live EP, 2015)

Puberty 2 (2016)

Be the Cowboy (2018)

This Is Where We Fall (soundtrack EP, 2021)

Laurel Hell (2022)

Stay Soft, Get Eaten: Laurel Hell Demos (EP, 2022)

The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)

Spotify Singles (2024)

The Land: The Live Album (2025)

Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (2026)

Puberty 2 (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (2026)

Updated July 29, 2026.

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