The stars will align tonight, July 14, 2026, for Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, Mitski’s first-ever concert in Manila. Fans are gearing up for an evening full of love, life, music, and art at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena, and we’re as stoked as they are to witness all the magic unfold.
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Mitski’s music has always wielded the power to bring true-blue lovers, yearners, and artists at heart together. No matter where we may stand in life, there’s a song in her vast discography for every season—be it a life-altering relationship or a liberating new outlook on the world. With soulful vocals and compelling musings on real-life experiences, the Japanese-American singer-songwriter isn’t afraid to hit us with resonant truths that linger long after we first hear them.
For over a decade and counting, Mitski has graced the international music scene with songs that put her storytelling prowess front and center. Every chapter in her body of work has become its own love language, bearing a piece of her soul through each listen (and succeeding crying session).
As fans inch closer to Mitski’s debut show in Manila, we’re highlighting her poignant love letters that never fail to hit close to home. Here are some of her greatest hits that we can’t wait to hear live at the SM MOA Arena:
“Where’s My Phone?”
We’re starting this dream set list for Nothing’s About to Happen to Me with the lead single on Mitski’s latest album of the same name. Clever, witty, and utterly whimsical, “Where’s My Phone?” is the musical manifestation of going off on a tangent and living with a mind that constantly wanders.
This endearing track explores our perpetual struggles to avoid distractions and our tireless pursuits to accomplish simple goals every day. It’s a fitting theme song for relieving stress and blowing off some steam when time calls for it.
“My Love Mine All Mine”
You’ve heard the snippets on TikTok. You’ve seen the captivating live performances. And you’ve definitely watched an edit or two of this song to your favorite fictional ships whose happily-ever-afters are nowhere in sight. That’s the evergreen magic of “My Love Mine All Mine.”
Who would’ve thought that one of Mitski’s simplest tracks to date would be so cinematic? Love harbors countless definitions, but it’s the one unchanging thing we can call ours. The love in our hearts will remain unshaken, even if the world shifts beneath our feet and takes away everything else in our lives.
“I Bet on Losing Dogs”
Mitski knows a thing or two about portraying doomed relationships to a tee. “I Bet on Losing Dogs” attests to that—deliberately making peace with the heartbreak and longing that haunt us in the most vulnerable places.
Listening to this melodic piece for the first time, alongside the rest of the songs on Puberty 2, is like enduring all five stages of grief in one fell swoop. It’s a kaleidoscope of emotions, beautifully bittersweet, that values the unsung art of saying and thinking less to live more.
“Washing Machine Heart”
Our emotions will inevitably make a huge mess in our heads, but that’s precisely what shapes us as humans. At least, “Washing Machine Heart” thinks so.
Mitski ventures into heavy-hitting indie and rock tunes to capture the essence of a toxic relationship and the chaos it leaves in its wake. We’ve all taken part in one-sided connections that put us through the wringer. This song doesn’t exactly soften the blow of our past, but it certainly validates our resentment towards it.
“First Love/Late Spring”
In “First Love/Late Spring,” Mitski takes a tender approach to vulnerability and honesty in relationships. Though many people consider them the key to a strong foundation of love, we aren’t exempt from the self-doubt that’ll surround our deepest thoughts over time.
From the youthful innocence of first love in spring to the intensity of its growth in summer, this song encapsulates a budding romance that unravels through our fondest memories.
“Nobody”
No matter how hard we try to push our loneliness aside, we’ll have to confront it sooner or later. We’re only human, after all—social creatures by nature who long for lasting connections that fill the voids in our souls.
This is “Nobody” in a nutshell—a story of isolation and belonging set against an upbeat disco-pop melody. Mitski’s profound lyricism once again shines through this track, which presents an endless cycle of emotional independence and simply wanting to be loved without question.
“Francis Forever”
If you’re still reeling in the aftermath of a breakup, you’ve probably listened to “Francis Forever” (and every other song on Bury Me at Makeout Creek) at least once to ease the pain. This deeply personal anthem explores unrequited love through reflections on growth, codependency, falling out, and grappling with change.
None of us are 100% ready to embrace life’s changes. We still refuse to let go of the friends we’ve lost and the places we once called home along the way. “Francis Forever” turns this inevitable pain into a companion—a compass for navigating everyday troubles level-headedly before they fester into manifestations of our inescapable pasts.
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What are your favorite songs by Mitski? Will you be attending her concert in Manila today? Sound off and let us know in the comments below!
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