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).
Nothing Good Ever Happens At The Goddamn Thirsty Crow
Father John Misty Lyrics
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You can have it all
Pull more women than any two men or train can haul
But my baby, she does something
Way more impressive than the Georgia Crawl
She blackens pages like a Russian romantic
And gets down more often than a blowup doll
I'm already taken
Sorry
I may act like a lunatic
But if you think I'm fucking crazy
You're mistaken
Keep moving
On the road again
For months at a time
Doesn't take half that long for men about town to forget what's mine
Now my genius can't drink in silence
She's gotta listen to your tired-ass lines
I know it's hard to believe the good-hearted woman
Could have a body that'd make your daddy cry
Why the long face, jerkoff?
Your chance has been taken
Good one
You may think like an animal
But if you try that cat-and-mouse shit
You'll get bitten
Keep movin', oh
Father John Misty's song "Nothing Good Ever Happens At The Goddamn Thirsty Crow" is an exploration of the toxic masculinity that underlies many romantic relationships. In the opening verses of the song, the singer boasts about his ability to attract women, but then acknowledges that his partner is different from anyone else he has met. Instead of merely being physically attractive, she possesses a powerful intellect and creative force, "blackening pages like a Russian romantic." This is juxtaposed with the allusion to blow-up dolls, which simultaneously highlights the depth of the singer’s misogyny and underscores the absurdity of believing his partners can be reduced to sexual objects.
Despite his claims of being a "lunatic," the singer is deeply insecure about his partner's unavailability, particularly when he's away on tour. He knows that other men will pursue her, and his jealousy is evident in the line "Doesn't take half that long for men about town to forget what's mine." The contrast between the singer's boasts about his own sexual prowess and his possessiveness are evidence of his insecurity and desperation for status.
In the chorus, he directs his anger towards men who try to pursue his partner, calling them out in insulting terms like "jerkoff" and "Blondie." His warning to "keep movin'" as he repeats the phrase, implies both his potential for violence and the transience of their own attraction. The song ultimately highlights the destructive effects of toxic masculinity on both men and women in romantic relationships, offering a damning critique of the ways in which patriarchy harms everyone it touches.
Line by Line Meaning
Livin' it up
Enjoying the glamorous lifestyle
You can have it all
The ability to obtain anything desired
Pull more women than any two men or train can haul
Attracts attention from women in excess of what others can accomplish
But my baby, she does something
Describes the unique qualities of the artist's partner
Way more impressive than the Georgia Crawl
Her abilities dwarf those of others in a different area
She blackens pages like a Russian romantic
She writes with emotional depth and poeticism
And gets down more often than a blowup doll
She engages in sexual activity frequently
Why the long face, Blondie?
Questioning the unhappy demeanor of someone, possibly a female
I'm already taken
The artist is in a committed relationship
Sorry
Apologizing for the misunderstanding
I may act like a lunatic
The singer admits to behaving erratically
But if you think I'm fucking crazy
The artist refutes the misconception that they are unhinged
You're mistaken
The singer emphasizes that their behavior is not indicative of insanity
Keep moving
The singer dismisses the person and encourages them to leave
On the road again
Describing a life of constant travel
For months at a time
The artist is often away from home for extended periods
Doesn't take half that long for men about town to forget what's mine
Men are quick to disregard the artist's committed relationship, despite its importance to him
Now my genius can't drink in silence
The singer's partner is an intellectual who needs conversation while drinking
She's gotta listen to your tired-ass lines
The singer resents having to tolerate insipid conversation from others
I know it's hard to believe the good-hearted woman
The artist acknowledges the difficulty in understanding the complexity of his partner
Could have a body that'd make your daddy cry
Describing the sexual attractiveness of the artist's partner
Why the long face, jerkoff?
Addressing the unhappiness of someone, possibly a male
Your chance has been taken
The singer's partner is in a committed relationship and therefore rejected the advances of the addresser
Good one
Sarcastic response to the addresser's failed attempt at flirting
You may think like an animal
Labeling the addresser's thought process as base
But if you try that cat-and-mouse shit
Warning the addresser against playing games
You'll get bitten
The singer will not tolerate playful or manipulative behavior
Keep movin', oh
Urging the addresser to leave
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joshua Michael Tillman
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End Is Near Y'all
Verse 1]
Livin' it up
You can have it all
Pull more women than any two men or train can haul
But my baby, she does something way more impressive than the Georgia Crawl
She blackens pages like a Russian romantic
Gets down more often than a blowup doll
[Chorus 1]
Why the long face, Blondie?
I'm already taken – sorry
I may act like a lunatic
But if you think I'm fucking crazy, you're mistaken
Keep moving
Verse 2]
On the road again
For months at a time
Doesn't take half that long for men about town to forget what's mine
Now my genius can't drink in silence
She's gotta listen to your tired-ass lines
I know it's hard to believe the good-hearted woman
Could have a body that'd make your daddy cry
[Chorus 2]
Why the long face, jerkoff?
Your chance has been taken – good one
You may think like an animal
But if you try that cat-and-mouse shit you'll get bitten
Keep moving
Mitsos Mendoza Palma
Livin' it up
You can have it all
Pull more women than any two men or train can haul
But my baby, she does something
Way more impressive than the Georgia Crawl
She blackens pages like a Russian romantic
And gets down more often than a blowup doll
Why the long face, Blondie?
I'm already taken
Sorry
I may act like a lunatic
But if you think I'm fucking crazy
You're mistaken
Keep moving
On the road again
For months at a time
Doesn't take half that long for men about town to forget what's mine
Now my genius can't drink in silence
She's gotta listen to your tired-ass lines
I know it's hard to believe the good-hearted woman
Could have a body that'd make your daddy cry
Why the long face, jerkoff?
Your chance has been taken
Good one
You may think like an animal
But if you try that cat-and-mouse shit
You'll get bitten
Keep movin', oh
very gray shark
Living it up
Have it all
Pull more women than any two men or train can haul
But my baby, she does something way more impressive than the Georgia Crawl
She blackens pages like a Russian romantic
Gets down more often than a blowup doll
Why the long face, Blondie? I'm already taken
Sorry
I may act like a lunatic
You think I'm fucking crazy, you're mistaken
Keep moving
On the road again
For months at a time
Doesn't take half that long for men about town to forget what's mine
Now my genius can't drink in silence
She's gotta listen to your tired-ass lines
I know it's hard to believe the good-hearted woman
Could have a body that'd make your daddy cry
Why the long face, jerkoff? Your chance has been taken
Good one
You may think like an animal
If you try that cat-and-mouse shit, you'll get bitten
Keep moving
Blue Dahlia Charles
Living it up
Have it all
Pull more women than any two men or train can haul
But my baby, she does something way more impressive than the Georgia Crawl
She blackens pages like a Russian romantic
Gets down more often than a blowup doll
Why the long face, Blondie? I'm already taken
Sorry
I may act like a lunatic
You think I'm fucking crazy, you're mistaken
Keep moving
On the road again
For months at a time
Doesn't take half that long for men about town to forget what's mine
Now my genius can't drink in silence
She's gotta listen to your tired-ass lines
I know it's hard to believe the good-hearted woman
Could have a body that'd make your daddy cry
Why the long face, jerkoff? Your chance has been taken
Good one
You may think like an animal
If you try that cat-and-mouse shit, you'll get bitten
Keep moving
rarethen9
this song and album are perfection. lyrics are great, music is great, sound is great, arrangements are great. album of the year in my humble opinion.
End Is Near Y'all
Verse 1]
Livin' it up
You can have it all
Pull more women than any two men or train can haul
But my baby, she does something way more impressive than the Georgia Crawl
She blackens pages like a Russian romantic
Gets down more often than a blowup doll
[Chorus 1]
Why the long face, Blondie?
I'm already taken – sorry
I may act like a lunatic
But if you think I'm fucking crazy, you're mistaken
Keep moving
Verse 2]
On the road again
For months at a time
Doesn't take half that long for men about town to forget what's mine
Now my genius can't drink in silence
She's gotta listen to your tired-ass lines
I know it's hard to believe the good-hearted woman
Could have a body that'd make your daddy cry
[Chorus 2]
Why the long face, jerkoff?
Your chance has been taken – good one
You may think like an animal
But if you try that cat-and-mouse shit you'll get bitten
Keep moving
jake b
Quietly and gradually he became my favorite artist.
Jeremy Leopard
Such perfect lyrics and feeling it gives you while listening. Everything about this song is perfect.
Ben
Everything about this album is amazing.
Timo Manunen
Oh my lord this is an awesome song.
Carli Storms
This is really well mixed... And dope. I dig it
Scooby MiKE
So happy i found this album
Victoria
Takes me back to when I had a dream that John Misty emerged from a faint purple mist at the bottom of the stairs and walked up then to place a tender kiss on my nose
Chris Smith
definitely his best song this is amazing