Funny Girl
LIVING ROOM - Father John Misty Lyrics

Funny girl, you look so unassuming
You come across as unremarkable or average until the moment you enter a room and bring down the house with your humor, transforming into a larger-than-life, confident Cleopatra-like figure.

Right up until the room you're captivating
Your unexpected, magnetic energy takes over the entire space, leaving everyone transfixed and in awe of your wit and charm.

Starts to fill with gut-busting laughter
The audience can't help but laugh uncontrollably due to your skillful comedic timing and sharp jokes.

And you're transformed into a five-foot Cleopatra
Your stage presence amplifies your persona to a royal, majestic, powerful Cleopatra, even if you're only five feet tall.

Funny girl, your schedule's pretty crazy
Your life is incredibly busy with interviews and appearances for your new project. It's challenging to secure any time with you.

Doing interviews for the new live action Cathy
You're in high demand, doing interviews and promoting the new adaptation of Cathy, a popular cultural work.

Could you pencil in an industry outsider?
Is there a possibility to find a moment to include me, an industry newcomer, in your jam-packed schedule?

Yeah, you're young but, baby, you're not getting younger
Time is ticking, and although you're young now, you won't stay that way forever, so take chances and enjoy life while you can.

For once your timing wasn't great
Sadly, our schedules didn't align, and I missed a chance to connect with you when you were in town.

I must have missed you by a day
It's a near miss that I regret.

But, baby, things have turned out pretty good this way
Despite the missed opportunity, things turned out for the best. It all worked out in the end.

And I don't think either of us yearns to share the stage
You and I are both successful in our own right, and we don't need to compete or collaborate on stage.

Funny girl, you seem pretty indifferent
You come off as nonchalant or uninterested, but that couldn't be further from the truth when you enthralled David Letterman with your personality.

But you knocked me out when you charmed the pants off Letterman
You impressed me deeply when you wowed David Letterman with your charisma and wit.

Oh, I wish you'd flash that manic smile in my direction
I hope to catch a glimpse of that radiant smile and attention to me, that you give other people.

And let me lead you to your seat like we were old friends
I long for a connection that makes us feel like we're old buddies, even if we've never met before.