#1 Dad
Jonathan Something Lyrics
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Even God had had to take a break
Oh Lordy Lordy, ain't it getting late
I could sure go for a whisky straight
When I finish with the dirty deed
I think I'll move up to Albany
Sell the rich kids expensive weed
Maybe start me a cattle ranch
Find a young wife and good horse-hand
I got an eye for the cowboy stuff
Fuck a savior, I done, had enough
Then one day his phone would buzz
It’d be Adam his android son
Saying papa I could use some help
I think we opened up the gates of hell
And Eve his golem girl
Wearing a leaf over her virgin pearl
Says i couldn't help but eat that fruit
It was half off now what would Jesus do?
Oh holy shit you two what have you done?
You've gone and screwed the pooch for everyone
Now every being for eternity
Will be fucked or else be fucked by me
Last I heard they had a couple sons
The farmer brother killed the other one
Just what the hell is with this family?
You couldn't find this on late night TV
Well I thought Noah was a decent dude
Until his boy had found him drunk and nude
So Noah cursed him and he cast him out
And messed it all up for another round
And so god he put his sandal down
And divvied up the boys in every town
You can't play at all if you can't play nice
Then threw away our only set of dice
Now I feel for God I really do
His only good son loved a prostitute
And went and pissed off all the Roman boys
They ran him ragged like a child's toy
I'm sure that god just wants to be a lone
Watching Sopranos or the Game of Thrones
But I can't help but feel a little bad
So I got him this mug that says #1 Dad
The lyrics of Jonathan Something's song " #1 Dad" convey a mixture of sarcasm, cynicism, and introspection as the singer contemplates his own existence and the flaws of humanity. The song starts with a reference to the creation story, highlighting the idea that even God needed to take a break after working for six days. This sets the tone for the singer's disillusionment and desire for escape. The mention of wanting a whiskey straight indicates a desire for simplicity and numbness in the face of life's complexities.
As the song progresses, the singer fantasizes about leaving his current life behind and starting fresh. He contemplates selling weed to rich kids in Albany, moving to Tennessee, and starting a cattle ranch. These plans represent a desire for a simpler, more authentic way of living, detached from the religious and societal expectations that surround him.
However, the narrative takes a turn when the singer's fictional android son, Adam, and golem girl, Eve, enter the picture. Their actions mirror the biblical story of Adam and Eve, with Eve eating the forbidden fruit and Adam's android son alerting him to the consequences. This highlights the cyclical nature of human mistakes and the notion that history repeats itself.
The song then delves into other biblical stories, such as the tale of Noah and his sons, and concludes with a reference to Jesus and his struggles with Roman society. Through these references, the singer highlights the flaws and complexities of humanity, leading to a contemplation on the existence of God as a "lonely" figure. The final line, "So I got him this mug that says #1 Dad," offers a sarcastic and bittersweet conclusion, suggesting that despite everything, the singer still has some empathy for God.
Line by Line Meaning
And then on the 7th day
After working for six days straight, even God needed a break
Even God had had to take a break
Even the almighty God needed rest and relaxation
Oh Lordy Lordy, ain't it getting late
Time is passing quickly and it's getting late
I could sure go for a whisky straight
I really feel like having a strong and neat whisky
When I finish with the dirty deed
After completing a sinful or immoral act
I think I'll move up to Albany
I might relocate to Albany
Sell the rich kids expensive weed
Make money by selling high-priced marijuana to wealthy teenagers
Then take my luck to Tennessee
I will bring my good fortune and opportunities to Tennessee
Maybe start me a cattle ranch
Consider beginning a business where I raise and breed cattle
Find a young wife and good horse-hand
Search for a youthful wife who is also skilled with horses
I got an eye for the cowboy stuff
I have a strong interest in the lifestyle and equipment associated with cowboys
Fuck a savior, I done, had enough
I am tired and disillusioned with relying on a savior or divine intervention
Then one day his phone would buzz
At some point, God's phone would receive a notification
It’d be Adam his android son
The notification would be from Adam, who is portrayed as a robotic or artificial son
Saying papa I could use some help
Adam would be seeking assistance from his father, God
I think we opened up the gates of hell
Adam believes that their actions have unleashed chaos and destruction
And Eve his golem girl
Eve, portrayed as a golem-like creature, created by God
Wearing a leaf over her virgin pearl
Eve is covering her private parts with a leaf, symbolizing her loss of innocence
Says I couldn't help but eat that fruit
Eve admits that she couldn't resist the temptation of eating the forbidden fruit
It was half off now what would Jesus do?
The fruit was on sale, and Eve questions what Jesus would do in that situation
Oh holy shit you two what have you done?
A shocked and alarmed reaction to the consequences of Adam and Eve's actions
You've gone and screwed the pooch for everyone
Their actions have caused significant problems and difficulties for everyone involved
Now every being for eternity
From now on, every living being will face the consequences forever
Will be fucked or else be fucked by me
All beings will experience negative effects, either directly or indirectly caused by the artist
Last I heard they had a couple sons
The last known information indicates that Adam and Eve have two sons
The farmer brother killed the other one
One of the sons, who is a farmer, murdered his sibling
Just what the hell is with this family?
Expressing confusion and frustration regarding the dysfunctional nature of this family
You couldn't find this on late-night TV
The family's troubles and drama go beyond what is typically seen on television
Well, I thought Noah was a decent dude
Initially, the artist had a favorable opinion of Noah
Until his boy had found him drunk and nude
The singer's perception of Noah changed when his son discovered him intoxicated and naked
So Noah cursed him and he cast him out
Noah placed a curse on his son and expelled him from his presence
And messed it all up for another round
Noah's actions disrupted the harmony and progress for another attempt or chance
And so god he put his sandal down
God asserted his authority and made a decision with firmness
And divvied up the boys in every town
God distributed the sons among different locations or territories
You can't play at all if you can't play nice
Indicating that cooperation and good behavior are necessary to participate or succeed
Then threw away our only set of dice
Symbolically discarding the chance or opportunity for randomness and unpredictability
Now I feel for God I really do
Expressing empathy and sympathy toward God's situation
His only good son loved a prostitute
God's righteous and morally upright son was involved with a prostitute
And went and pissed off all the Roman boys
God's son angered the Roman population, particularly the male individuals
They ran him ragged like a child's toy
The Romans subjected God's son to harsh treatment and exhaustion
I'm sure that god just wants to be a lone
It is believed that God desires solitude and isolation
Watching Sopranos or the Game of Thrones
God seeks entertainment by watching popular television shows like The Sopranos or Game of Thrones
But I can't help but feel a little bad
Despite everything, there is a slight feeling of remorse or guilt
So I got him this mug that says #1 Dad
To show appreciation or make amends, the artist bought God a mug with the title of the best father
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Written by: JONATHAN TAYLOR SEARLES
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