Father John Misty - "God's Favorite Customer" [Official Music Video]

[@thezoexperience1]

Weyes Blood's angelic vocals deserve more credit

[@dwlrma860]

@raisedfist80 weyes blood is doing the background vocals

[@dafyddil]

They should switch roles tbh

[@meinerHeld]

:o

[@onedoorfilms]

I had no idea it was her! Makes sense, it sounds beautiful...

[@analoglee]

I was looking for her name in the credits and didn't find it... Thanks for the confirmation !

[@Sound8VisionVibe]

In a different time this song would have been #1 for a month straight.

[@starkicker5623]

he would be heralded

[@JBinOtown]

the 70's

[@wrigglenight93]

That’s rose-tinted at absolute best. You just think underappreciated artists didn’t exist, but that’s just the internet not being a thing

[@10Diamonds]

straight facts.

[@Bandstand]

@@wrigglenight93 You get it 👌🏻

[@tsukiji_wasabi3722]

The fact that it was directed by Emma makes me love this a little bit more I love it when my parents collaborate

[@diegosaavedra3267]

tsukiji_wasabi I was about to say that

[@MrJuliusaustin12]

i think she shoots most if not all his videos right?

[@tsukiji_wasabi3722]

Not to my knowledge? I'd love that to be the case though

[@woofwoof1345]

Doomy Blue dont think so and I’d be more hopeful but Kevin Barnes from of Montreal’s ex wife still shoots all their videos - hope one honest couple can make it more than a few years these days, it’s really a sad bummer and love FJM so hope he works out his vices and relationships

[@dotmatrix3157]

No, she has been in many of his videos (Nancy from Now On, I Love You Honeybear, Chateau Lobby, Please Don't Die), but this is the first she has directed.

[@colemanbandy3515]

This is my favorite FJM song. It got me through some incredibly tough times. Thanks Papa.

[@arturobaixoclero6527]

Same...

[@willapple8145]

Same here my boy. Thanks Daddy John Misty

[@declanbutler7032]

Agreed. Still is…

[@t.9637]

This song makes me feel alright about the shit going on in my life.

[@woofwoof1345]

Good

[@woofwoof1345]

The coordinates are so crazy he end this video at a bar I had an awful night at on like 14th and..ugh. Feel better

[@snosaerable]

Taylor Babineaux but god how this shit speaks to me

[@1497nando]

Flying John Misty

[@ronzacharias5497]

1497nando nice

[@1497nando]

Zachary Krauss is it a plane???

[@RedPlayerOne]

Flying John Lotus, think of a collab between flying lotus and father john misty!

[@1497nando]

Zachary Krauss oh you mean literally I was going for the "it's a bird? It's a plane? No its Flying John Misty!" Phrase haha

[@1497nando]

RedPlayerOne I ship it 👍

[@CullenCochran]

what I love about this song is how it’s coming from Weyes Blood and FJM, two people who were raised in very religious households. It gives the song subject so much dimension and humanity

[@TheDreamingJune]

Wow! I didn't think of that connection. That actually makes so much sense. I hope they collaborate again.

[@高橋陽子-g3w]

a​@@TheDreamingJune

[@declanbutler7032]

Goddamn…What a song. What a video. What a guy. Must be my 50th time watching it, and it still gets me 🥹

[@beaumotion6692]

Wow, this is one of those videos where it's hard to even imagine how they pulled this off. One shot during dawn, no visible cuts, so many variables with people/cars in the background. Directed by Emma Tillman too. Fantastic job.

[@pradeep_sekar]

a_Bob_Unseen 2:35

[@beaumotion6692]

There it is! Haha good eye

[@dkatdesign]

pretty sure the people weren't extras tbh. except for the drug dealers maybe before he stole the roses. great vibe tho

[@j0nnynoname]

what drug dealers?

[@dkatdesign]

2:01 left

[@thuccie]

weyes blood's backing vocals on the chorus, i love every collab she does

[@LatinaCreamQueen]

Listening to this song takes me back to just walking around the city at night, doing nothing, just walking and enjoying the atmosphere that the night brought. How people kept living and doing their jobs despite the nightfall. It was calming. Relaxing almost.

[@Jeremy-hx7zj]

How do you do that? I can't stand walking with no specific destination

[@Welkdad]

Best song on the album in my opinion.

[@TheDailyMeb]

Agreed

[@tancredivergani6660]

Matthew W true

[@mr.miracle4933]

Just dumb enough to try

[@picchu10]

Dissapointed diamonds

[@grunkster]

I really like this and Please Don’t Die

[@jesusisking3974]

Earth tis just a passing place. Life tis just a Memory....collecting Soul Souvenirs !

[@hanabullard4785]

Weyes Blood's vocals on this track give me chills, every time I listen to it. Beautiful all around.

[@Beatrizbulsara]

I get the feeling that I have heard this song before, probably in my dreams. This man sings directly to my soul, it's simply beautiful.

[@ihatekpeng]

I like that he starts the video out at the corner of 7th and A like he sings in the song.

[@BlackHoon]

7th and 8th

[@ihatekpeng]

No, it's 7th and A as in Avenue A.

[@ihatekpeng]

How the hell are you going to be on the corner of two parallel streets?

[@BlackHoon]

Internet lyrics are wrong then.

[@ihatekpeng]

The internet is wrong? MY GOD!

[@d1ougwal]

‘Bar closes at 5, but the big man is just opening shop.’ Such a clever lyric

[@simmy1823]

I don't get it, could you explain please :)

[@d1ougwal]

@@simmy1823 Well the way I see it is that the big man (God) has is customers come in (to heaven) at 5 in the morn - isn't there a phenomenon that people die in the early hours, when the day is just beginning - just like the video is set in the crepuscular light of dawn - God is just opening shop as the days ends/begins. It could also be read in another way that the big man is Josh himself - he is tall (1.88metres) and he admitted in the same verse that he is 'testing the maxim...' as if he's pushing himself to the limit to keep on surviving 'one more day' so maybe he's opening shop as in trying to continue his career/life/survival - however you want to read it.

[@gabesomerville7181]

Dude i just figured thats when the bar closed and the liquor store opened up

[@d1ougwal]

Gabe Somerville I think you’re right. I may have been high when I wrote all that.

[@boogieboots]

@@gabesomerville7181 what liquor store opens at 5am? I need to know for research purposes.

[@daaquino5597]

In love with this song since 19th june 2018. Actually last song I played while walking all alone in the streets at night before COVID.

[@garymusisko8998]

U mean scamdemic

[@MegaWilldias]

Hangout at the Gallows should be the next video...

[@allylindavlogs]

The best song of the album!! x

[@lequinntessential]

Willian Dias why does everyone love that song though :/

[@MegaWilldias]

Quinn Lee Cause it's good... But I love the whole album... Especially The Palace and Just Dumb Enough...

[@woofwoof1345]

WHATS YOUR POLITICS, WHATS YOUR RELIGION hilarious, angry comic timing, dumbed down to make a joke of himself. self-reflective, honest, smart -- and the music, it's just a banger. what other song could open the album? it's a 10.

[@MegaWilldias]

Quirky Puns... Yeah, preach it...

[@JCloyd-ys1fm]

David Bennett Piano recommended this to me. The title is amazing and is surely the work of a poet.

[@charliemarks4362]

I mean, this song is amazing. Change my mind. My favorite songwriter this decade.

[@hoogeh1627]

Oh God, Absolutely.

[@grunkster]

He’s my favorite songwriter. Like of all time.

[@antonmoller8221]

Glad that he's not one of those commercialist, and puts ads on music videos.

[@Fartboi-p1i]

You are loved. God bless

[@PRGMRav]

He is walking west on the East Village, NYC, on E 4th St, at dawn. He turns south on the corner with Bowery then flies away on the corner of Bowery and E 3rd St.

[@kimmy8079]

This man can sing about how the earth is flat and I will believe it just because i will bend down and praise him without hesitation

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

good song fantastic backing vocals from weyes bIood one of the best singers of recent times i think IoI

[@pylgrym]

The Letter of Apostle Paul to the Galatians brought me here ...

[@Lyndanet]

Hmm

[@danieldrkness7489]

one of the greatest songs written this decade!

[@loggieduvs]

I think it took this song to convince me how I feel about this album. Blessing to Papa.

[@jesusdiaz486]

I have cried many times with this song.

[@allylindavlogs]

This is literally me listening to this song while walking down the streets of Gothenburg at night

[@mycallshowholes]

If this is literally you then please explain how Father John Misty got the footage. Check and mate.

[@whvance]

Alexandra Löfvenstråle you know how dad feels about malapropisms

[@allylindavlogs]

they make him wanna fucking scream

[@mathiashansen774]

I wonder if she even knows what that word meaaaans

[@allylindavlogs]

well, it's literally not that

[@yolandafernandezvega3077]

Who hurts your heart, the Bruises on your face. Oh, sweet angel taste the pain now. The pressure on the top block voice tear while walking alone till the fine line makes him fall. Another God best customer.

[@Lyndanet]

Not that bad ❤

[@PeggyShanks]

The more I listen to the album the harder is it to decide which song I like the most. I love the simple beauty of this video, what a wonderful gift to receive on a Tuesday morning

[@brandonzaba6808]

Only light keeps away the dark, and in this darkness we must pray for the light

[@Dana__black]

I listen to this song everyday :)

[@tobyt3403]

For anyone interested this is shot in East Village in New York. He starts on East 7th Street right opposite Tompkins Square Park, then he crosses Avenue A onto East 6th Street. Then when it cuts at 2:35 they jump to East 4th Street between Bowery and 2nd Avenue, and he ends up on Bowery.

[@Waryofweirdos]

I'm interested! Thanks so much for that - I was wondering exactly that same thing so was going through the comments to find out.

[@tobyt3403]

@@Waryofweirdos I'm glad I could help!

[@cameriqueTV]

Who says there's no good music these days?

[@thehumanwiII]

No one I know

[@MrPanacea999]

The best thing he has ever done

[@georgehardin2107]

His voice has so much emotion. Its amazing as always.

[@wilburwarefan02]

He’s going back up to God’s store

[@fabioaug.]

It takes talent to extract so much beauty from simplicity. John and Emma made a great job here.

[@quinnvalentine7203]

This video may seem very simple, but to film a whole music video in one shot perfectly timed so that the sun will rise is extremely difficult. FJM never fails to disappoint. 👏👏👏👏

[@iametzable]

not one shot. there's a cut after he picks up the flowers and walks past the post with the lost dog ad. it's one take. so each shot (I believe 2 total) is one take, no redos. still beautiful

[@quinnvalentine7203]

Alexandra Metz oh I see that now, thanks for pointing it out. But it’s still just as impressive and beautiful! 😊

[@giantspirit3007]

He never fails to disappoint? I feel like he always fails to disappoint.

[@shadygroves8252]

this song brings on the tears... FJM & WB together... those ghostly harmonies. beautiful & haunting.

[@danieldrkness7489]

I LOVE WALKING TO THIS SONG!!! ITS SUCH A TREAT!!! LOVE FATHER JOHN MISTY~!!!

[@TheDailyMeb]

Best Song off the Album.

[@vanvan6038]

to remember the first day we say 'hello'. so strange and beautiful. ❤

[@max-beckett]

Amazing that they got Rickety Cricket to agree to do this vid

[@grunkster]

I hate you so much oh my fuck. That’s actually really funny

[@luth7050]

still vibing to this

[@TheDreamingJune]

Me too! Such a beautiful song and video.

[@return2innocence221]

Lovely song... hope the angels are listening

[@wildson34]

2019, living alone, but happy... god's favorite costumer was my theme. Always cry when i heard this song.

[@ivanshardy]

I love this guy sooo much!

[@jodedietsch2569]

Thank you Father John for giving us music to fall in love to again. Whole generations go without music like this.

[@seaisla]

When I listen to his voice I always think of Elton John.

[@hernancasco6937]

This song was made over a beatiful harmonic progression.

[@Nblanquez84]

I think that when all the videos of the album are published they can be put in chronological order, to know the steps of Mr.Tillman

[@susiecreamcheese2705]

"Beware the man who has everything Everything he wants You can spot him from a mile away In his gold chain and only one pair of socks" Damn.

[@RickStaffordcartunes]

been there. wasn't a nice dude back then.

[@Snookiiii]

His music hits different

[@francescamelacarne5434]

I didn’t know that Joe Strummer murales tribute is still there! I visited NYC during summer 2012 and read somewhere sometime later that they had taken it down. Should we feel glad of all the fads read and found on the internet? Besides the anecdote, great shooting Mr and Mrs Tillman. Love the album too.

[@NATALIA-xy6ot]

I swear he has the best music videos, they speak a lot, as well as the songs ❤️

[@Gabrielaselavy]

Mr. and Mrs. Tillman, this is beyond fantastic. Well done.

[@Rishiyisus]

Sudamérica te está esperando 😁😃

[@flombustos]

Rishi el paisano indignadisima de que el tour no incluya festivales. Hay gente pobre sufriendo ahre

[@thephilcharles]

Fav song off the album

[@balkenkreuz4454]

Thank you for the tunes, partner.

[@nemo2327]

One of the most authentic music videos, the whole sequence was just so well executed and gorgeous.

[@Kat-nl7lk]

you are beautiful, and so is nabokov. please keep going. this is exactly what so many of us are feeling right now. love.

[@Nemo-qh7jx]

I NEED ANOTHER TOUR FORM THE HARDEST WORKING MAN IN SHOW BUSINESS

[@kaisersozay99]

Incredible song.

[@betsymalenfant1303]

Oh my. This is so powerful and touching....It is deeply affecting.

[@pabloc1197]

Que Canción !!! Cuando ya no queda nada más que encomendarse a Dios y sólo se escucha el silencio!!!

[@bagasasfriansyahpratama5015]

SONG OF THE YEAR

[@yinyangedits5846]

my two favorite artists speaking straight to my soul. I can't even put into words how much I relate to this song right now. I'm not sure if I'm even Christian anymore and my mental health is suffering, I'm getting better, but for a while I tried to pray for it to get better. Nothing happened until I started putting in the work. Is this God or just me? Because I had no reassurance when I was suffering.

[@schwarzer9]

You're not alone feeling this... hope you found your way.

[@paulabood7547]

Classic Misty right there

[@cobra3718]

Thanks Liam

[@carlosh2050]

Best song in the album

[@brendonmcdermott2467]

I must of been living on the fucking moon we're the fuck did this man come from he's truly amazing ,why isn't he rocketing up the charts ?????? Please can someone help

[@PaulFulks-q5x]

Shit cuts deep. Much love

[@malgutowski]

This was a nice thing to wake up to.

[@franciscoolvera6795]

Mallorie Gutowski yyf

[@beckd3462]

This couldn't have been released at better time. Thank you John for your songs!

[@franciscoolvera6795]

Beck D

[@graceannpierce4302]

VOTE - VOTE DAY - BE THERE --ty

[@EnvelopeWizard]

I was able to picture this music video before seeing it just be hearing the song. That is good art.

[@zorakzokstone7157]

I've given roadside memorial flowers to a loved one as well. It's a weird feeling, giving something meant for a dead person to someone living, especially when the something is dying, itself.

[@hollie531]

Zorak Zokstone very tasteful

[@franciscoolvera6795]

Zorak Zokstone

[@willingram2021]

Zorak Zokstone what if the flowers were for Father John Misty? Notice that they zoomed in on the missing poster​? I assume there may be no more more Father John Misty! And what he is saying in this album, is that he needs to find himself, fixed his relationships Etc! And then he'll come back as father Josh Misty! LOL, in the missing poster either he's lost, and that's kind of where that's coming from and checking out at the same time! I guess that's what I'm trying to say, or John or Josh is trying to say, blah blah ⛵............

[@jackiehiner5193]

Luv forever

[@djoniMoroni]

he is my hero

[@showbizismylife]

Just yeah.

[@joycebossom3718]

Totally loving this album. Thank you.

[@FJM_alt.universe777]

Fuck Yeah, Happy Tuesday. Thanx Dad!!! ;-)

[@ainegwaedifanc6307]

How have I never heard of this amazing artist before??!! He's bloody brilliant!

[@santiagogilbert5842]

🤞🏽Hangout at the Gallows🤞🏽

[@californiaminpin]

This beautiful piece is so subtly profound! So much of his music makes me a better person.

[@flaviaromano9834]

BRAVO ! BRAVISSIMO !

[@HomerSimpsonIsCool]

I love this man

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

Great pianoïng!! 🎹

[@panached1450]

nothing like walking the sothern manhattan side and watching the world come to life like this

[@russellsartor9866]

Song of my life

[@martinmadsen470]

Thank you Josh. What are we to do.

[@johncooper4874]

Him and Emma are feeding us so well this month

[@abigailcarranza6486]

It may be the first time I see him sing along to his lyrics in a music video.

[@jennydeaf9O9]

A band with Josh Tillman on acoustic guitar, Natalie Mering on Keys, and Steven Drozd on drums would be incredible.

[@thekamalitou]

OUR FAVORITE QUEEN

[@SuperN0lan13]

kept waiting for a twist and then it came. ask papa and you shall receive.