Mitski Releases New Song ‘Working for the Knife’

Mitski has made a surprise return to the music scene with her brand new single, “Working for the Knife.” This single is the first taste of new music fans have been given since 2018’s Be the Cowboy.

Mitski, the Japanese-American singer-songwriter, has shared her latest single, “Working for the Knife,” accompanied by a music video directed by Zia Anger. Patrick Hyland, Mitski’s frequent collaborator, produced the track.

“Working for the Knife” is out now. https://t.co/Z8ZMehDH5y pic.twitter.com/BoEDz9IjE3

— mitski (@mitskileaks) October 5, 2021

Mitski began teasing her single only a day earlier, on October 4. The photo simply reads, “Mitski, October 5, 2021, 10:00 a.m. E.T.” The singer shared a shot from the music video, where her back is turned and she is waiting for the elevator to open. This message sent fans into a frenzy as they stormed social media to await the highly-anticipated return of the beloved artist.

https://t.co/g937VeQhtr pic.twitter.com/MjRTBVarLF

— mitski (@mitskileaks) October 4, 2021

Mitski would inevitably break the internet once more as she dropped her music video for “Working for the Knife.” She is seen to be embodying the cowboy, wearing a hat and spurs to complete the look. As the video progresses, fans can see Mitski dancing and collapsing as she uses all the space of The Egg stage. Fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the five-minute short film.

mitski working for the knife cinematic universe pic.twitter.com/YqWrn5Bxbj

— jules 🦢 (@warnetteslake) October 5, 2021

GO LISTEN TO MITSKI’S NEW SONG PLS PLS PLS pic.twitter.com/71aD961XB3

— °• liv ୨୧ (@l1vcalz) October 5, 2021

Mitski shared in a statement what “Working for the Knife” is about. She reveals, “It’s about going from being a kid with a dream to a grown-up with a job and feeling that somewhere along the way you got left behind. It’s being confronted with a world that doesn’t seem to recognize your humanity, and seeing no way out of it.” This is a heartbreaking message that hits home for fans.

i just woke up for mitski’s new song now im in tears im so happy shes back

— Hestia (@gojoukinnie) October 5, 2021

As if a new single and accompanying music video wasn’t enough for fans, Mitski will also be embarking on a 2022 tour of North America, The UK/EU.

North America presale starts tomorrow at 10AM local time, tickets for all shows are on sale Friday.

Tickets and info at https://t.co/CgUHQ2SHmt

Presale password: presalefortheknife pic.twitter.com/F567p7c3ci

— mitski (@mitskileaks) October 5, 2021

We could not be more excited for Mitski’s much-needed arrival back to the music scene. Fans can watch the stunning music video above. Tickets to Mitski’s upcoming tour can be found on her website.