Father John Misty

Lyrics The memo Father John Misty

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The memo


I'm gonna steal some bedsheets
From an amputee
I'm gonna mount em on a canvas
In the middle of the gallery
I'm gonna tell everybody
It was painted by a chimpanzee
Just between you and me
Here at the cultural low watermarkIf it's fraud or art
They'll pay you to believe

I'm gonna take five young dudes
From white families
I'm gonna mount 'em on a billboard
In the middle of the country
I'm gonna tell everybody
They sing like angels with whiter teeth
But just between you and me
They're just like the ones before
With their standards lower
Every concertgoer will pay you to believe

Oh, caffeine in the morning, alcohol at nightCameras to record you and mirrors to recognize
And as the world is getting smaller, small things take up all your time
Narcissus would have had a field day if he could have got online
And friends it's not self-love that kills you
It's when those who hate you are allowed
To sell you that you're a glorious shit
The entire world revolves around
And that you're the eater, not the eaten
But that your hunger will only cease
If you come binge on radiant blandness
At the disposable feast

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In terms of sex appeal and cultural significance?
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Gonna buy myself a sports team
And put 'em in a pit
I'm gonna mount the old crusade
Against consciousness
All I need's a couple winners
To get every loser to fight in it
Keep the golden calf
Just need the bullshit
And they won't just sell themselves into slavery
They'll get on their knees and pay you to believe

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The lyrics THE MEMO of FATHER JOHN MISTY is also present in the album Pure comedy (2017)

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Biografia

Father John Misty, stage name of Joshua Michael Tillman, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer born in 1981. Initially known as J. Tillman, he began his musical career playing in indie rock bands like Fleet Foxes and collaborating with artists such as The Head and the Heart. In 2012, he adopted the name Father John Misty, marking a shift towards a musical style characterized by satirical, ironic, and introspective lyrics often exploring themes of religion, spirituality, and social issues. His music blends folk, alternative rock, and singer-songwriter elements, drawing influences from artists like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and Randy Newman. Among his most acclaimed albums are *Fear Fun* (2012), *I Love You, Honeybear* (2015), and *God's Favorite Customer* (2018). Misty is renowned for his theatrical performances and captivating stage presence. Some of his most representative songs include 'Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings', 'Bored in the USA', 'Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins)', and 'Total Entertainment Forever'.

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