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).
Funny girl
Father John Misty Lyrics
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Right up until the room you're captivating
Starts to fill with gut-busting laughter
And you're transformed into a five-foot Cleopatra
Funny girl, your schedule's pretty crazy
Doing interviews for the new live action Cathy
Could you pencil in an industry outsider?
Funny girl
For once your timing wasn't great
I must have missed you by a day
But, baby, things have turned out pretty good this way
And I don't think either of us yearns to share the stage
Funny girl, you seem pretty indifferent
But you knocked me out when you charmed the pants off Letterman
Oh, I wish you'd flash that manic smile in my direction
And let me lead you to your seat like we were old friends
Funny girl
The lyrics to "Funny Girl" by Father John Misty depict the singer addressing a woman who possesses a captivating and humorous presence. The opening lines suggest that the girl may seem unassuming at first, but once she enters a room, she captivates everyone with her contagious laughter. She transforms into a powerful figure like Cleopatra, despite her small stature. The lyrics convey a sense of admiration for her ability to entertain and engage a crowd.
The song continues by acknowledging the woman's hectic schedule, presumably due to her involvement in a live-action Cathy production and numerous interviews. The singer asks if she could make time for someone who is not part of the entertainment industry, highlighting their age difference and implying that time is passing quickly. The repeated phrase "Funny girl" serves as both a descriptor and an affectionate address, emphasizing the singer's fascination with her.
The next verse alludes to the singer's missed opportunity to meet the funny girl, perhaps due to conflicting schedules. However, the lyrics express contentment with the current situation, suggesting that things have turned out well despite the missed connection. The line "And I don't think either of us yearns to share the stage" indicates that a romantic relationship may not be desired by both parties. The final lines express a desire for the girl to notice and acknowledge the singer, as they envision a friendly and familiar connection.
Overall, "Funny Girl" conveys admiration for the captivating charisma of a woman, capturing the singer's fascination with her humor and charm.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny girl, you look so unassuming
You may appear ordinary and underestimated at first glance
Right up until the room you're captivating
But once you enter a space, you mesmerize everyone within it
Starts to fill with gut-busting laughter
And your presence fills the air with uncontrollable laughter
And you're transformed into a five-foot Cleopatra
And suddenly, you exude a majestic aura, like Cleopatra in a petite form
Funny girl, your schedule's pretty crazy
Your busy agenda is quite hectic
Doing interviews for the new live action Cathy
Engaging in interviews regarding the upcoming live-action Cathy
Could you pencil in an industry outsider?
Can you spare some time for someone not involved in the industry?
Yeah, you're young but, baby, you're not getting younger
Although you're youthful, the passing of time is inevitable
For once your timing wasn't great
There was a time when your timing wasn't ideal
I must have missed you by a day
Perhaps I arrived just a day too late to meet you
But, baby, things have turned out pretty good this way
Nevertheless, things have turned out quite well in this situation
And I don't think either of us yearns to share the stage
And I believe neither of us desires to compete for attention
Funny girl, you seem pretty indifferent
You appear rather detached and unconcerned
But you knocked me out when you charmed the pants off Letterman
Yet, you completely captivated and impressed me when you charmed David Letterman
Oh, I wish you'd flash that manic smile in my direction
I yearn for you to direct that exuberant smile towards me
And let me lead you to your seat like we were old friends
Allow me to guide you to your place as if we have known each other for ages
Funny girl
You, my amusing and captivating lady
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joshua Michael Tillman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ChefBarry
Father John Misty has transcended his human form and became a musical flying Jellyfish, something we all hope to achieve in our lifetimes.
@sinbaon2154
Right Out Of The Flesh,
Just A Brain With A Few Nerves Left.
Transcendental Transparency.
@bellinghammond
FJM is mid as fnck
@IrvSauce
That warm feeling when you hear something for the first time, knowing you're gonna listen to it a thousand more
@mexicangooner
🤙
@smurfette_blues7922
Sighhhh :)
@lenalennon8746
🎤🍷🍷🌹🌹💓💓💓💓
@fjfb1001
Yes - exactly that!
@Floereminneke
❤️
@alisterprins1567
The man who made pure comedy has lived through covid, what’s been cooking in that brain may scare us