20 Clever Father John Misty Lyrics to Use as Your Next Instagram Caption
Joshua Tillman, better known by the stage name Father John Misty, has had an impressive career, both as a drummer for Fleet Foxes and as a solo artist, with his next album, Mahashmashana, set to release on Nov. 22.
The indie rock artist is anything but your traditional singer-songwriter, known for high-energy performances and a unique approach to his lyricism, weaving satirical takes on modern society together with an intimate peek into his own struggles and ambitions. As a result, his songs aren't like anything else we've heard. Ahead of a big headlining tour across North America and Europe in the new year, we've gathered 20 of his best lyrics—and how to use them as your next Instagram caption—below.
For the one who's like no one else you've ever met:
"People are boring, but you're something else completely."
-"Chateau Lobby #4"
For feeling uninspired:
"Bored in the USA. Oh, just a little bored in the USA."
-"Bored in the USA"
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For remembering what actually matters:
"I hate to say it, but each other's all we've got."
-"Pure Comedy"
For finally learning to unmask:
"That's how you live free, to truly see and be seen."
-"When You're Smiling and Astride Me"
For not letting anyone get in the way of your love:
"Our hearts are free, so tell me what's wrong with the feeling?"
-"Real Love Baby"
(God's Favorite Customer via Sub Pop Records)
For capturing the beauty of the dawn:
"Sun is rising black is turning blue."
-"Hangout at the Gallows"
For making a fool of yourself on your special day:
"Don't want to be that guy, but it's my birthday."
-"Leaving LA"
For when love sees you through the darkest days:
But everything is fine, don't give into despair, 'cause I love you, honeybear."
-"I Love You, Honeybear"
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For when you can't imagine your life without them:
"I can hardly believe I've found you and I'm terrified by that."
-"When You're Smiling and Astride Me"
For when you're willing to fight for love:
"But I'm just dumb enough to try to keep you in my life for a little while longer."
-"Just Dumb Enough to Try"
For when love makes you feel like you're part of something bigger:
"I'm in love, I'm alive. I belong to the stars and sky."
-"Real Love Baby"
For when you've been living large:
"I'm in the business of living. Yeah, that's something I'd say."
-"God's Favorite Customer"
For your last photo before your big move:
"Oh baby, it's time to leave."
-"Leaving LA"
For the slightly narcissistic selfie:
"Narcissus would have had a field day, if he could have got online."
-"The Memo"
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For when you're tired of DMs and social posts:
"When can we talk with a face instead of using all these strange devices?"
-"True Affection"
For dreaming of authentic connection:
"I want real love, baby, ooh, don't leave me waiting."
-"Real Love Baby"
For when they can let their guard down with you:
"Darling, I love you as you are when you're alone."
-"When You're Smiling and Astride Me"
For committing to doing something meaningful with your time:
"How many people rise and say, 'My brain's so awfully glad to be here for yet another mindless day.'"
-"Bored in the USA"
For knowing you have a long way to go as a writer:
"And I'm writing a novel because it's never been done before…"
-"I'm Writing a Novel"
For you and the one you'll stick with to the very end:
"My love, you're the one I wanna watch the ship go down with."
-"I Love You, Honeybear"
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