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Chateau Lobby #4
Father John Misty Lyrics


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Emma eats bread and butter
Like a queen would have ostrich and cobra wine
We'll have satanic Christmas Eve
And play piano in the chateau lobby

I've never done this
Baby, be gentle
It's my first time
I've got you inside
People are boring
But you're something else completely
Damn, let's take our chances

I wanna take you in the kitchen
Lift up your wedding dress someone was probably murdered in
So bourgeoisie to keep waiting
Dating for twenty years just feels pretty civilian

And I've never thought that
Ever thought that once in my whole life
You are my first time
People are boring
But you're something else I can't explain
You take my last name

First time you let me stay the night
Despite your own rules
You took off early to go cheat your way through film school
You left a note in your perfect script
"Stay as long as you want"
And I haven't left your bed since

And I haven't hated
All the same things as somebody else
Since I remember
What's going on for
What are you doing with your whole life?
How about forever?

Overall Meaning

In Father John Misty's song Chateau Lobby #4, the lyrics delve into themes of love, desire, and the thrill of new experiences. The opening line paints a vivid image of Emma eating bread and butter like royalty, with a reference to ostrich and cobra wine, luxurious and decadent tastes. The idea of a satanic Christmas Eve hints at a subversive, unconventional celebration, one that is spontaneous and exciting. The catchy line "play piano in the chateau lobby" conjures up images of creating music in a grand, elegant setting, possibly with a lover.


The chorus repeats the line "People are boring, but you're something else completely", emphasizing the attraction towards a person who stands out from the norm. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency to take chances and seize the moment, with lines like "Damn let's take our chances" and "So bourgeoisie to keep waiting." The reference to lifting up a wedding dress that may have been worn during a murder adds a touch of danger and intrigue to the song.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is deeply infatuated with the person they are addressing, to the point of wanting to spend forever with them. The image of staying in bed together for an extended period of time after being given permission to do so is romantic and intimate. The final line of the song "How about forever" encapsulates the desire for a never-ending love and companionship.


Line by Line Meaning

Emma eats bread and butter
Emma enjoys the simple things in life and finds pleasure in mundane activities.


Like a queen would have ostrich and cobra wine
Emma savors her daily routine and takes delight in the ordinary things, much like a queen who indulges in exotic and luxurious items.


We'll have satanic Christmas Eve
They will deviate from conventional Christmas celebrations and engage in unconventional activities.


And play piano in the chateau lobby
They will spend quality time together in a grandiose setting and enjoy each other's company.


I've never done this
He is inexperienced and unsure of how to express his emotions.


Baby be gentle
He asks the other person to be considerate of his lack of experience.


It's my first time
This is the first time he has felt such strong emotions for someone and wants to proceed with caution.


I've got you inside
He feels a strong connection with the other person and wants to embrace it.


People are boring
He finds most people boring and uninteresting.


But you're something else completely
The other person is unique and special to him.


Damn let's take our chances
He is willing to take risks to be with the other person and pursue a relationship.


I wanna take you in the kitchen
He desires physical intimacy and wants to have sex with the other person.


Lift up your wedding dress someone was probably murdered in
He finds the idea of sex with the other person in a risky or taboo location exciting.


So bourgeoisie to keep waiting
He thinks waiting for a long time to marry or commit to someone is conventional and overrated.


Dating for twenty years just feels pretty civilian
He thinks dating someone for too long before marriage is boring and typical.


I've never thought that
He has never felt such strong emotions for someone before.


Ever thought that once in my whole life
This feeling is completely new and unique to him.


You are my first time
This relationship means a lot to him and has made him experience things he never has before.


You take my last name
He wants to marry and commit to the other person in a serious relationship.


First time you let me stay the night
The other person has allowed him to stay over, which is a significant step in their relationship.


Despite your own rules
The other person has made an exception for him by letting him stay over, even though it goes against their usual practices or beliefs.


You took off early to go cheat your way through film school
The other person has gone to pursue their dreams and passion, even if it meant cheating or taking shortcuts.


You left a note in your perfect script
The other person cares for him and has left him a thoughtful note despite being busy and focused on their goals.


Stay as long as you want
The other person wants him to stay for as long as he wants and enjoy their company.


And I haven't left your bed since
He wants to stay in bed with the other person and spend time together.


I haven't hated all the same things
He hasn't found someone who shares his opinion or dislikes about things in a while.


As somebody else since I remember
There hasn't been anyone who has felt the same about things as he does for a long time.


What's going on for
He is curious and wants to know what is going on in the other person's life.


What are you doing with your whole life
He wants to know what the other person's plans are and what they intend to do with their life.


How about forever
He wants to be with the other person for a long time or even forever.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joshua Michael Tillman

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@teklegion

Emma eats bread and butter
Like a queen would have ostrich and cobra wine
We’ll have satanic Christmas Eve
And play piano in the chateau lobby

I’ve never done this
Baby, be gentle
It’s my first time
I’ve got you inside
People are boring
But you’re something else completely
Damn, let’s take our chances

I wanna take you in the kitchen
Lift up your wedding dress someone was probably murdered in
So bourgeoisie to keep waiting
Dating for twenty years just feels pretty civilian

I’ve never thought that
Ever thought that once
In my whole life
You are my first time
People are boring
But you’re something else I can’t explain
You take my last name

First time, you let me stay the night despite your own rules
You took off early to go cheat your way through film school
You left a note in your perfect script: "Stay as long as you want"
I haven’t left your bed since

I haven’t hated all the same things
As somebody else
Since I remember
What’s going on for?
What are you doing with your whole life?
How about forever?



All comments from YouTube:

@WatchCollectorsGuild

"You left a note in your perfect script: stay as long as you want. I haven't left your bed since." damn. Love like that please!

@WesDanceMusic

One problem with this song - it is way too short. Absolutely beautiful track, i've listened to it about 60 times already. 

@DGB18

Agree!! Too short

@croblin88

The fact that the song is short is what makes it great.  You never get tired of it.  Go look at how many of the beatles songs are less than 3 minutes.  They have songs that are like 1:30......

@DGB18

croblin88 almost as short as "and i love her "...

@rhombusskullvsteal1

Wes Dance best song on the album, amazing lyrics

@rambammer2000

Those are rookie numbers ;)

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@jorgep1

This guy is in love. He ain't faking it, that's for sure.
This song is so moving, and beautiful that I feel a strong urge to wake my girl up just to tell her that I love her. Well done, Mr. Tillman, well done, indeed!

@nanomeow

I hope you did!

@jorgep1

I did! :)

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