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).
Kiss Me
Father John Misty Lyrics
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The wine's gone to my head
The ferryman's been stranded
Stay with me tonight instead
The end will not befall us
The sky will not descend
Life can be more sweet than bitter
Kiss me
Kiss me
Like long ago
Kiss me
I still know
Our dream
Ended like dreams do
But kiss me
I loved you, ohh
I heard everything about you
But maybe half of it was true
Love is much less a mystery
Than who you give it to, ohh
Kiss me
Kiss me
Like long ago
Kiss me
I'm still yours, baby
Our dream
Ended like dreams do
But kiss me
Don't you miss me?
Kiss me
I loved you
In "Kiss Me" by Father John Misty, the singer opens with a declaration that he had made a promise to himself not to engage in a certain behavior, but due to the influence of alcohol, he succumbs to it anyway. He refers to the wine going to his head, suggesting that he is under the influence and perhaps not thinking clearly. The mention of the ferryman being stranded could be interpreted as a metaphor for being stuck in a state of indecision or in a limbo-like situation. Instead of following through with the original plan, the singer asks the listener to stay with him for the night.
The lyrics then take a hopeful turn, as the singer reassures the listener that they will not face a tragic end and that the sky will not come crashing down upon them. He suggests that life can be more sweet than bitter if the listener allows him into their heart. The repetition of the plea to be kissed indicates a desire for affection and intimacy. The mention of the dream ending like dreams typically do suggests that the past relationship may have come to an end, but the singer still longs for the listener's affection and recalls the love they once shared.
In the next verse, the singer acknowledges that he has heard various rumors and stories about the listener, but believes that only half of them are true. This emphasizes the idea that love is not as much of a mystery as the person to whom it is given. The plea for a kiss intensifies, emphasizing the singer's longing for the listener's affection and their desire to be reunited.
Throughout the song, there is a longing for connection and an acknowledgment of the complexities of love and relationships. It highlights the bittersweet nature of love, the longing for past affections, and the hope for rekindling a lost connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I swore I wouldn't do this
I made a promise to myself to avoid this situation
The wine's gone to my head
The alcohol has affected my thinking
The ferryman's been stranded
The person responsible for transporting us has been left without anything to do
Stay with me tonight instead
Please choose to spend tonight with me instead
The end will not befall us
We will not meet a tragic or unfortunate end
The sky will not descend
The world will not come crashing down on us
Life can be more sweet than bitter
Life has the potential to bring more joy than sorrow
If you'll only let me in
If you allow me to be a part of your life
Kiss me
Show me your affection
Kiss me
Show me your affection
Like long ago
In the same intimate way as before, reminiscent of the past
Kiss me
Show me your affection
I still know
I still remember the love we shared
Our dream
Our shared vision or aspiration
Ended like dreams do
Came to an end, just like dreams eventually fade
But kiss me
In spite of that, show me your affection
I loved you, ohh
I had deep feelings of love for you
I heard everything about you
I was informed about various aspects of your life
But maybe half of it was true
Perhaps only a portion of what I heard was accurate
Love is much less a mystery
Understanding love is not as complicated
Than who you give it to, ohh
Compared to who you choose to give your love to
Kiss me
Show me your affection
Kiss me
Show me your affection
Like long ago
In the same intimate way as before, reminiscent of the past
Kiss me
Show me your affection
I'm still yours, baby
I still belong to you, my dear
Our dream
Our shared vision or aspiration
Ended like dreams do
Came to an end, just like dreams eventually fade
But kiss me
In spite of that, show me your affection
Don't you miss me?
Do you not feel a longing or desire for me?
Kiss me
Show me your affection
I loved you
I had deep feelings of love for you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joshua Tillman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@UncleAnaesthesia
This almost sounds like Honeybear got older, got married, a couple of kids and got divorced.
@christopherstudebaker5002
Eloquent.
@brahminsoup
“Love’s much less a mystery, than who you give it to”. Absolutely love this.
@dschack100
Bless you, The Father, the John and the Holy Misty.
@yousefbakr3969
what a comment
@gcfun
Amen .
@naomirosemoon
well said. i think that aptly describes whats going on here. hehehe
@barbarafami8767
Amen
@giovanniceccarelli6716
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@doriangray7587
one of those songs that hit different when youre alone listening at midnight