Why Mitski's "I Bet on Losing Dogs" Hits So Hard
Mitski has a way of turning heartbreak into something hauntingly beautiful, and "I Bet on Losing Dogs" from her 2016 Puberty 2 album is one of her most devastating and heartbreaking songs. Its over two and a half minutes long and captures the pain of self destruction, unreciprocated love, and the inevitability of loss. But why does this song hit so hard? Let's break it down.
