Discover the story of the song > Stay Soft – Mitski

The lyrics describe a person who is full of anger and aggression, represented by the imagery of a sharp knife. They express their desire to be a strong and dominant sexual partner for someone they are attracted to. The lyrics also talk about the protagonist's vulnerability and their thoughts about this person while lying in bed. The overall message is that it is natural for someone to become tough and hardened when they are hurt, but they should stay soft and vulnerable despite this.