Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings
Father John Misty Lyrics
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What are people gonna think
When I show up to one of several funerals
I've attended for grandpa this week
With you
With me
Someone's gotta help me dig
Someone's gotta help me dig
Jesus Christ, girl
It hasn't been long so it seems
Since I was picking out an island and a tomb for you
At the Hollywood Cemetery
You kiss
On me
We should let this dead guy sleep
We should let this dead guy sleep
Jesus Christ, girl
I laid up for hours in a daze
Retracing the expanse of your American back
With Adderall and weed in my veins
You came
I think
'Cause the marble made my cheeks look pink
But I'm unsure of so many things
Ooh
Someone's gotta help me dig
Someone's gotta help me dig
Someone's gotta help me dig
The song "Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings" by Father John Misty talks about the grief and confusion one goes through after losing a loved one. The singer in the song has been attending multiple funerals for their grandpa, and they feel lost and alone. They find solace in the company of a girl who seems to understand their pain. They kiss and try to forget the dead person's troubles, but the singer feels haunted by the memories of the deceased. The song speaks about how death can be a lonely experience that leaves one feeling unsure and confused about life.
The lyrics are highly metaphorical, and the song has a haunting melodic quality. The singer's confusion and pain come through in the slow tempo and the solemn notes of the guitar. The song's message is that in the face of death, we need people to support us to help us come to terms with the loss. The singer feels lost but finds strength in the girl's company, yet the pain and grief remain.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on death and the emotions that come with it. Father John Misty's deeply personal lyrics make this song highly relatable to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus Christ, girl
Addressing the girl using an expression of surprise or frustration
What are people gonna think
Asking what other people will think about the singer attending multiple funerals
When I show up to one of several funerals
Mentioning that the singer has already attended multiple funerals
I've attended for grandpa this week
Explaining the reason for attending several funerals in the same week
With you
Expressing that the girl is accompanying the artist to the funeral
With me
Affirming that the singer has the girl's company at the funeral
Someone's gotta help me dig
Asking for assistance with a task that is not clearly defined
Jesus Christ, girl
Repeating the same expression of surprise and frustration
It hasn't been long so it seems
Implying that not much time has passed since celebrating with the girl
Since I was picking out an island and a tomb for you
Recalling a past conversation or event where the artist was picking out a grave for the girl
At the Hollywood Cemetery
Specifying the location of the past event
You kiss
Implying the girl is showing affection towards the artist
On me
Clarifying the recipient of the girl's affection
We should let this dead guy sleep
Suggesting to leave a dead person in peace
Jesus Christ, girl
Repeating the expression of surprise and frustration
I laid up for hours in a daze
Stating that the artist was lost in thought for several hours
Retracing the expanse of your American back
Reflecting on the contours of the girl's back
With Adderall and weed in my veins
Admitting to being under the influence of prescription drugs and marijuana
You came
Referring to the girl's presence
I think
Admitting to uncertainty about the situation
Cause the marble made my cheeks look pink
Speculating that the marble in the cemetery accentuated the artist's complexion
But I'm unsure of so many things
Expressing uncertainty about various aspects of life
Someone's gotta help me dig
Repeating the request for assistance, but the purpose is still ambiguous
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joshua Michael Tillman
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Jesus Christ, girl
What are people gonna think
When I show up to one of several funerals
I've attended for grandpa this week
With you
With me
Someone's got to help me dig
Someone's got to help me dig
Jesus Christ, girl
It hasn't been long so it seems
Since I was picking out an island and a tomb for you
At the Hollywood Cemetery
You kiss
On me
We should let this dead guy sleep
We should let this dead guy sleep
Jesus Christ, girl
I laid up for hours in a daze
Retracing the expanse of your American back
With Adderall and weed in my veins
You came
I think
'Cause the marble made my cheeks look pink
But I'm unsure of so many things
Ooh
Someone's got to help me dig
Someone's got to help me dig
Someone's got to help me dig
@STRONGERTHANDIRT88
Just discovering this in 2024. I wish I could give more than one like. Aubrey Plaza is just something else man.
@Kingro619
The loose drumbeat. The macabre lyrics. The eerie video.;
The whole things gives me chills every time I watch it. Excellent.
@ceridwynnhaven6236
Song about killing her?
@bellahatescats
This video moves me. Emotional break-downs are awful. And Aubrey portrays it so well. Father John Misty, you're fucking wonderful.
@gabelogan56
Wait.. so your life isnt just a series of emotional breakdowns?
@NolalanD
He has been so consistently good , well , I’ll shut up so I don’t jinx it ...
@robair9911
just when I thought I couldn't like Aubrey Plaza more, just shows up in a music video
@robair9911
***** my bad
@RewdAwakening
I love Orbree too
@johnnywalker4421
RewdAwakening yeah but she hates you