Mitski - Buffalo Replaced (Behind The Song)

Mitski explains her new song "Buffalo Replaced" off of her album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, out now.
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[@Missjunebugfreak]

It's interesting that this song is responsible for the western Americana soundscapes of the rest of the album. I wish she'd gone a bit into meaning of the song but that's me being greedy. I really enjoy these videos and getting to learn about her writing and recording process. Plus, Mitski has such a soothing speaking voice. 🥰

[@micolea1569]

i love the americana sound of this new album, especially bc i just started recently delving into the soundscape :)

[@samamsameee4199]

This album is literally so heavenly,IM LITERALLY LISTENING TO YOUR SONGS RNN

[@emilyn.1526]

I loved Buffalo Replaced, especially the line "Someone out here burnin' something//kids feeling alive." I also really like it when you do these kind of videos going into detail with these songs from your new album, it's absolutely beautiful! I think you would be a great music teacher :D

[@Takatibbies]

what do you think the meaning of the song is? is the only one i don’t understand as much but i love the beat

[@lucasmarengoni]

​@@TakatibbiesIt also took me a while to - maybe - understand, but don't worry, that's the cool thing about art. in my view, she is contemplating changing the world. you no longer see buffaloes in the countryside, as there are freight trains (symbolizing modernization). at the end, she describes something as if it were an animal, but I believe it is just a metaphor for hope, that no matter how much she nourishes, takes care of that feeling, it is still there. it's my interpretation. sorry for any english mistakes. it's not my language.

[@Takatibbies]

@@lucasmarengoni your explanation was great!

[@Annie_Shy]

sets the tone so well, the steady percussion like a train chugging along, the sharp gruff lyrics, its real saloon music ❤ 🤠

[@HollyWoomy]

Buffalo Replaced is definitely the song on TLIIASAW that has grown on me the most!!! When I first heard it, the lyrics didn't speak to me that much. But I found as the days went on they kept calling me back, and now it's up there with my favourites on the album.

[@gonko638]

Me with this whole album, thought it was pretty good but now its genuinely incredible

[@BruceWayne-pm6co]

she’s so elegant

[@georginalovatic4925]

Buffalo Replaced is one of my favorite songs of the entire album :)

[@bluesquidyy]

I love the fact that my favorite song in the album is what the vibe of the entire album kinda is :)

[@TroyDarling]

I’m grateful for these insights as a writer. This song is so strong. The Deal sounds like you read my poetry.

[@madeleine2617]

Nick wilde would share this to Judy hopps for sure ❤

[@idiot.with.the.painted.face.]

HELP WHAT???

[@jjh-tb4qc]

i'm losing my mind over this comment rn

[@xxpr0z4c_p1pxx5]

Ah hell nah 💀

[@JayduhTalks]

8th level of hell comment

[@undigesteddonut]

really random but mitski’s hair looks so pretty here!! thank you so much for another AMAZING album ❤❤

[@watertribeskye]

this was so interesting!! ive never heard of the creative process of starting with one song to get the feel of the album? im so glad to be able to get a sneak peak into how this gorgeous gorgeous record was made, you can definitely pick up on the running theme/sound throughout it

[@Penny.is.peachy]

MITSKII T QUIERO MUCHO 😭, no sabes como me encanta que hagas estos videos, me encantan tus canciones y el nuevo álbum esta perfecto, eres demasiado talentosa, me inspiras y sé que no soy la única que lo piensa, tqmmmm 💗💗

[@youbelonghere74]

I would love longer versions of these behind the song videos! Seriously they're so interesting, I can't get enough 🥰

[@tesghosterone]

I was delighted to hear you were inspired by The Velvet Underground. That really explains why I love this song so much, since TVU is one of my favourite bands of all time ! Might be my favourite off the album

[@noradebeer]

i love her

[@LaisaVascon]

Her mind is SO amazing. Mitski is a whole galaxy, with the lights,the explosions,the black holes, the creation of many,many stars... also, stunning

[@hindzz]

MARAVILHOSA

[@watertribeskye]

loving all these behind the song videos!!! thank u for the beautiful album and all the extra info, mitski! i admire u sooooo much

[@c1nnamodoll]

this is my favorite album i've heard in a while😭every song is so beautiful, thank you for these videos.

[@dimitra_k]

I love the comparison of writing a short story to understand the feeling of a novel with writing one song to understand the whole album! Buffalo Replaced really sets the tone for the rest of the album, it's amazing!!

[@samamsameee4199]

YOURE A MASTERPIECEEE

[@kerirek]

it makes so much sense that this is the song that decided this album's tone. it stood out to me instantly and is one of my current faves on the album

[@mafer8835]

I love you, Mitski, your music is my safe place

[@Lara-vo6rp]

The gift that keeps giving thank you mitski

[@wyzeth]

i love you sm mitski never stop making music 😭😭

[@user-pz7ph1oc8p]

YAAAAS

[@user-ls7sh7yq9p]

you are the most human artist i love you thank you new album is beautiful

[@mertskenderovski6216]

heyy mitski i just wanted you to know that you have a place in my heart that no one can and i love you with all my heart

[@chipichip1chapachapadubidubida]

mitski i love these behind the songs videos!!!

[@dwgface]

this is def my favorite album esp when memories snow its so good

[@aronvasquez3411]

mitski cada album esta mas bella 😍

[@TheFrostASMR]

One of my fav songs from the album !!!!

[@vilhjamursigurgeirson4342]

I love the videos! It's great to hear more about your song writing process :)

[@iheartmitski13]

BUFFALO REPLACED IS AMAZING

[@mari-my8jx]

I LOVE YOU MITSSSKII

[@Felixii144.4]

TE AMAMOS MITSKII

[@firstworldproblemsmusic]

I need long versions of all these videos

[@casper5284]

love these videos, please keep making them

[@karl8272]

i absolutely love this explanation series!! please keep them going 🫶

[@ericc1108]

Wow early to mitski YOU MAKE ME CRY SO MUCH 😭😭😭

[@vrpth5154]

I love this kind of videos so much.

[@bleachitwhite]

love hearing about the process like this!!!!

[@humi966]

I loved the album so much, it's AMAZING!! like all of your albums, they're ALL AMAZING!!! just like you

[@melodygon]

I love this song sm

[@kaiambrosius1465]

I LOVE YOU SM!!

[@sumayyahhussain14]

Mitski u are so beautiful. Thank u for ur music it has gotten me thru a lot. I’m so happy it’s now autumn so I can listen to ur songs all day again

[@julianconsuelo]

my fav song ‼️‼️ gracias mitski

[@minionmoonion]

YAYYY I LOVE THESE SM MITSKI

[@minionmoonion]

something so beautiful about hearing the thought process behind the song!

[@I.LOVE.FERRETS]

i love this song!!!!!!!!

[@fabio8v]

me encanta como te tomas el tiempo de explicar cada detalle, te adoro

[@Ebichuchu]

Yesss thank you Mitski!!

[@tomieszz]

love this song oml

[@ucsGullt]

❤love the album PLS COME TO SPAIN🙏

[@tahaaltamro4622]

Mitski my mother my queen my whole life I love uuuuuuuuu

[@shehe497]

WAAAH I LOVE THE ALBUM SO MUCH ALONG WITH MITSKIII ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@trumanavenue]

wooo!!!

[@zofieschnaibergova]

YOURE SO PRETTY MITSKI :3

[@brycemcintosh7947]

another nice song mistki very nice

[@juvijuvii]

genius!!!

[@juandgc]

ok, but now we want the long version of you explaining the album!!!! i would watch an hour long video tbh
love you, mitski!!!!

[@sayenbarrionuevo7862]

TE AMO

[@user-om7pl1qh8f]

I love your songs, they are the best, Mitski, you are very special to me, your songs have helped me improve myself as a person and move forward.😊💐

[@alifaragg]

MITSKIII

[@Iam_teddy]

MITSKI!!!

[@ioomies]

MITSKI TI AMO LINDA FOFA

[@hindzz]

tbbb

[@brooklyn__ww]

Okkk Mitski looking cuteeee

[@sla5401]

Mitskiii

[@ElijahzAcc]

MITSKIIIII

[@merachisatop8654]

❤❤

[@shoe_boot]

I LOVE UUU

[@Blueight4677]

MY PINK TLIIASAW VINYL CAME TODAY

[@kaiambrosius1465]

K OOK MG I LOVE YOU MITSKI

[@rasmuus]

i really hope she'll do this for her other albums too!

[@HarryDoesntKnow]

I knew there was something specific I loved about Buffalo Replaced, but Velvet Underground is totally the key, I love seeing the lineage of influence!

[@maxymkong]

🤝

[@patrycjamichalska7117]

I love you Mitski

[@user-wl6ew5eq1e]

listened to the new album 3 times in a row the day i got it

[@lazyfoxnia214]

MITSKI❤

[@882tiptoe4]

SHE LOOKS SO PRETTY WITH THIS DRESS, FASHION QUEEN

[@yiicrk]

HERMOSA

[@robertcarolinar]

💖💖💖 Gracias Mitski. 💖💖💖

[@mitskisbluedinner]

te amo

[@planetoflove]

essa música é incrível

[@figthegiant4065]

I’m grateful for mitski going into detail on production, but I’m usually more interested in the writing and the meaning of song, so I’m just gonna leave my interpretation here for anyone who’s interested:
So when I first listened to buffalo replaced, I noticed a lot of contrasting between natural and human-made things (comparing fireflies to highway cars, trains to buffalo) so I got this man vs nature vibe, and how the protagonist is almost being overtaken by the natural world (the first 2 lines stand out, sort of like in Jeff Vandermeers _Southern reach_ trilogy) or (to drop a last airbender reference😅) becoming a bridge between the two worlds. This coupled with the second verse that speaks of hope makes it seem like they’re trying to keep hope amidst environmental and climate issues, though I prefer the more supernatural southern reach image of them being lured in by a personification of nature, though not necessarily a sinister one
Apologies for the essay, but I hope it’s at least insightful😁❤️

[@patrycjamichalska7117]

💗💗💗

[@michaelp7566]

mitski having her own genius interview love this

[@JEDUXIU]

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[@ratking7031]

❤❤❤❤

[@Mitskisito]

Te amo mitski 😻😻😻‼️‼️‼️❤️❤️

[@hindzz]

amamos

[@759Kiz]

MITSKI

[@xmalux7902]

❤

[@1yeonna]

Mitski te amo 🇧🇷

[@matn.a.2061]

Wow, now that Mitski said it, I kinda see the VU influence, the tone is kind of reminiscent of the band's homonymous album. The piano right at the end is gorgeous. It's a beautiful haunting track.

[@erlysromerochico8412]

Te amo

[@1015l8Ol]

I love you

[@artynewt4425]

I love you qween

[@shoe_boot]

AHHHEARLY

[@karensteffania8617]

Te amo mitski

[@stevenhicham]

احبك ❤