On January 31st 2012, he released the first single, 'Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings', for his debut album under the Father John Misty moniker, "Fear Fun". The Phil Ek mixed and Jonathan Wilson produced LP was released on May 1st 2012 through Sub Pop (U.S.) and Bella Union (U.K.)
To date, Father John Misty has released 5 studio albums: Fear Fun (2012), I Love You, Honeybear (2015), Pure Comedy (2017), God's Favorite Customer (2018) and Chloë and the Next 20th Century (2022).
REAL LOVE BABY
Father John Misty Lyrics
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So tell me what's wrong with the feeling
I'm a flower, you're my bee
It's much older than you and me
I'm in love, I'm alive
I belong to the stars and sky
Let's forget who we are for one night
We're not animals, baby
It's the people who lie to themselves
I want real love, baby
Ooh, don't leave me waiting
I've got real love maybe
Wait until you taste me
I want real love, baby
There's a world inside me
Got the preacher's music
Just if for a minute
Our hearts are free
So tell me what's wrong with the feeling
I'm a flower, you're my bee
It's much older than you and me
I'm in love, I'm alive
I belong to the stars and sky
Let's forget who we are for one night
We're not animals baby
It's the people who lie
I want real love, baby
Ooh, don't leave me waiting
I've got real love maybe
Wait until you taste me
I want real love, baby
There's a world inside me
Got the preacher's music
Just if for a minute
I want real love, baby
Ooh, don't leave me waiting
I've got real love maybe
Wait until you taste me
I want real love, baby
There's a world inside me
Got the preacher's music
Just if for a minute
Our hearts
(I want real love, baby)
Are free
(Ooh, don't leave me waiting)
So tell me what's wrong with the feeling
(I've got real love maybe, wait until you taste me)
I'm a flower, you're my bee
(I want real love, baby, there's a world inside me)
It's much older than you and me
(Got the preacher's music, just if for a minute)
I'm in love, I'm alive
(I want real love, baby, ooh don't leave me waiting)
I belong to the stars and sky
Father John Misty's song "Real Love Baby" is a love song that celebrates the feeling of being in love. The song's opening lines - "Our hearts are free / So tell me what's wrong with the feeling" - convey a sense of liberation and escapism. The singer is experiencing a new kind of love that is free and unencumbered by societal norms or expectations. He compares himself to a flower and his partner to a bee, suggesting that they are instinctively drawn to each other, just as bees are drawn to flowers. The line "It's much older than you and me" suggests that this kind of love has existed since time immemorial and is not bound by age or social conventions.
The chorus of the song repeatedly expresses the singer's desire for "real love", and he implores his partner, "Wait until you taste me". He believes that this newfound love will be a transformative experience that will reveal a world inside him. He also mentions "the preacher's music" which could be interpreted as gospel music, evoking the idea of a spiritual awakening. The line "Let's forget who we are for one night" suggests that the singer wants to lose himself in the moment and experience pure, unadulterated love.
The song is ultimately a celebration of the power of love to transcend social constructs and allow two people to truly connect on a deep level. The repeated refrain of "Our hearts are free" speaks to the idea that love can be a liberating force, breaking down barriers and allowing people to connect in a way that is meaningful and authentic.
Line by Line Meaning
Our hearts are free
We are free from emotional chains and limitations.
So tell me what's wrong with the feeling
Why should we feel guilty or ashamed for being in love?
I'm a flower, you're my bee
I need you to flourish, just like a flower needs a bee.
It's much older than you and me
Love is a timeless and universal feeling.
I'm in love, I'm alive
Being in love makes me feel more alive than ever.
I belong to the stars and sky
My love is poetic and celestial.
Let's forget who we are for one night
Let's lose ourselves in the moment and be free from our identities.
We're not animals, baby
Our love is more than just physical attraction.
It's the people who lie to themselves
Some people refuse to accept or embrace love.
I want real love, baby
I am seeking a genuine and pure love.
Ooh, don't leave me waiting
I am eager to experience this love.
I've got real love maybe
Perhaps I have found this type of love.
Wait until you taste me
Wait until you experience the fullness of my love.
There's a world inside me
My love is vast and complex.
Got the preacher's music
My love is like a religious experience.
Just if for a minute
Experience my love for a brief moment.
Our hearts
Our souls and emotions.
Are free
Not bound by conformity or societal expectations.
So tell me what's wrong with the feeling
Why should we feel guilty or ashamed for being in love?
I'm a flower, you're my bee
I need you to flourish, just like a flower needs a bee.
It's much older than you and me
Love is a timeless and universal feeling.
I'm in love, I'm alive
Being in love makes me feel more alive than ever.
I belong to the stars and sky
My love is poetic and celestial.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joshua Tillman
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