Father John Misty – The Ideal Husband Lyrics

Father John Misty – The Ideal Husband Lyrics

The Ideal Husband Lyrics by Father John Misty

A few of the songs on this album had brief outlines before his wife, Emma, came along. Such tracks include “The Ideal Husband” and “Strange Encounter,” though the final versions were significantly shaped by her, making them extremely personal for him:

Just in the practice space, I have a hard time getting through the songs. I have to go back to this kind of painful moment. I can barely get through ‘The Ideal Husband.’ – Josh Tillman

[Verse 1]
Julian – he’s gonna take my files
Every woman that I’ve slept with
Every friendship I’ve neglected
Didn’t call when grandma died
I spend my money getting drunk and high
I’ve done things unprotected
And proceeded to drive home wasted
Bought things to win over siblings
I’ve said awful things, such awful things

[Refrain]
And now, now it’s out
And now, now it’s out

[Verse 2]
Julian – he’s gonna take my files
Telling people jokes to shut them up
Resenting people that I love
Sleep in ’til two then doing shit
Just stay in bed and later lie about it
Obsessing over graying hair
Knowing just what people wanna hear
Binging on unearned attention
I’ve said awful things, such awful things

[Refrain]
And now, now it’s out
And now, now it’s out

[Verse 3]
I came by at seven in the morning
Seven in the morning, seven in the morning
I came by at seven in the morning
I said, “Baby, I’m finally succumbing!”
Said something dumb like, “I’m tired of running
Tired of running, tired of running”
Let’s put a baby in the oven!
Wouldn’t I make the ideal husband?