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).
True Affection
Father John Misty Lyrics
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Instead of using all these strange devices
Seems like you and I
Need to have a crazy conversation
Wouldn't be that hard, get along so well
Sentence by sentence
It's a trial run, let me show you how
True affection
True affection
True affection
True affection
When can we talk with a face?
Instead of using all these strange devices
Seems like you and I (true affection)
Need to have a crazy conversation
When can we talk with a face? (True affection)
Figure I can give you true affection
Seems like you and I (true affection)
Need to have a crazy conversation
When can we talk with a face? (True affection)
Figure I can give you true affection
Father John Misty's True Affection is a commentary on modern communication and the impact it has on human relationships. The lyrics present a longing for authentic human connection and an end to digital communication. The singer expresses this by questioning the use of "strange devices" and asking the listeners to engage in "a crazy conversation" in person. The repetition of the phrase "true affection" throughout the chorus emphasizes the desire for sincerity, intimacy, and vulnerability in relationships, which are increasingly difficult to achieve through digital communication.
The lyrics also suggest that communication skills need improvement, saying "Sentence by sentence, It's a trial run, let me show you how." The use of the phrase "trial run" suggests practicing communication skills to achieve a successful conversation. The singer is prepared to put in the effort, even if it means starting from scratch. The repetition of the phrase "When can we talk with a face?" brings attention to just how much we as a society rely on our devices for communication and how disconnected we may be from true connection.
Line by Line Meaning
When can we talk with a face?
When can we communicate with each other face-to-face and not through electronic devices?
Instead of using all these strange devices
Rather than relying on various electronic gadgets, why don't we have a genuine conversation?
Seems like you and I
It appears that you and I share a connection and understand each other well.
Need to have a crazy conversation
We should have an intense and exciting discussion that may seem taboo or outlandish to others.
Wouldn't be that hard, get along so well
It wouldn't be difficult since we share a strong bond and get along smoothly.
Sentence by sentence
We can take turns saying one statement at a time, allowing us to listen and understand one another better.
It's a trial run, let me show you how
This is an experiment, let me demonstrate how we can connect in a deeper, more authentic way.
Figure I can give you true affection
I believe that I can offer true, genuine love and show my commitment to you.
True affection
True, deep love and devotion.
When can we talk with a face? (True affection)
When can we have an authentic conversation that shows our true love and devotion for each other?
Figure I can give you true affection (True affection)
I am confident that I can give you honest, unadulterated love and dedication.
Seems like you and I (True affection)
You and I share a genuine connection that is based on true love and devotion.
Need to have a crazy conversation (True affection)
We need to have an intense, authentic conversation that shows our true love and devotion for each other.
When can we talk with a face? (True affection)
When can we communicate in a way that shows our true love and devotion for each other?
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Written by: Joshua Michael Tillman
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McKenna Duncan
LYRICS
When can we talk with a face?
Instead of using all these strange devices
Seems like you and I
Need to have a crazy conversation
Wouldn't be that hard, get along so well
Sentence by sentence
It's a trial run, let me show you how
Figure I can give you true affection
True affection
True affection
True affection
True affection
When can we talk with a face?
Instead of using all these strange devices
Seems like you and I (true affection)
Need to have a crazy conversation
When can we talk with a face? (True affection)
Figure I can give you true affection
Seems like you and I (true affection)
Need to have a crazy conversation
When can we talk with a face? (True affection)
Figure I can give you true affection
Rodfer
"Quando podemos conversar?
Cara a cara
Em vez de usar todos esses dispositivos estranhos
Parece que você e eu precisamos ter uma conversa direta
Não seria tão difícil, nos damos tão bem
Frase por frase
É um teste, deixe-me mostrar como
Saiba que posso dar afeição verdadeira
Afeição verdadeira, afeição verdadeira
Afeição verdadeira, afeição verdadeira
Quando podemos conversar?
Cara a cara
(Afeição verdadeira)
Parece que você e eu precisamos ter uma conversa direta
(Afeição verdadeira)
Quando podemos conversar?
Cara a cara
Saiba que posso dar afeição verdadeira
(Afeição verdadeira)
Parece que você e eu precisamos ter uma conversa direta
(Afeição verdadeira)
Quando podemos conversar?
Cara a cara
Saiba que posso dar afeição verdadeira"
QueenCharla
Am I the only one who would be totally okay with Josh taking one of his projects down this electronic direction? I mean, he's really good at it.
larryand corn
please people lets not be bias here jus cuz its josh, this song IMHO had no place in the album and sounded like the ass of a donkey before it delivers ass.
QueenCharla
larryand corn I don't think it fits either. That doesn't mean it's a bad song.
larryand corn
Yes...yes it does
grady rosten
he could start a gogo bordello cover band and i would listen....that actually might be cool.
George Mcnaughton
larryand corn
got to agree with the corn on this one
Corey Boyer
This song is amazing live
charles
Totally agree! Just seen him live, and this was probably one of the best songs ❤
Matt Kirchhoefer
These lyrics hit different in quarantine
Shane Sims
Came here bc feeling this