Father John Misty - I'm Writing a Novel [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

[@TammyTiman-gx8cp]

I caught this song on a college station, here in Kentucky. I'm 59 years old, and always happy to find new music! 🎶

[@copley2109]

I wish this would randomly play on my channel's

[@ChefBarry]

FJM is one of the best artists, met him twice at the airport now and had a drinks at the bar with the dude, he’s awesome!

[@user-cn5ee3en1n]

Just checking in, in almost 2020 and he’s still alive, still has all his limbs and is still putting on amazing shows.

[@idontlikemilk284]

Listen man, I'm in 2020 right now, and if I were you, I would stay where you are right now.

[@jstudios7203]

William Sword that’s pretty good dude!

[@Nick-nx1df]

Yeah reporting from the future stay in 2019 if possible

[@Humanpickle]

Can also confirm. If possible go back to 2017

[@kentheduck9193]

@@idontlikemilk284 Aye man, I'm in 2021 go back to 2020

[@jjjeeeeeeessssuuuusss]

the coolest most secure man I've witnessed over the internet. I can only vaguely imagine my life as par to this man

[@kneecolecamille]

+Samuel Keefe get over it

[@alexanderjakubowski5673]

+Samuel Keefe Yeah I think I'm in love with him

[@gabelogan56]

+Samuel Keefe .......you don't often read a top comment of this ilk. I'm with ya, Sam.

[@Melanittanigra]

+Samuel Keefe start by not comparing yourself to others

[@matthall7670]

Melanitta nigra why the fuck do I always see you on every music video on KZbin

[@for.the.love.of.movement4688]

This song is a masterpiece of lyricism.

[@DoomDahlia]

he looks so happy with his wife!!!

[@JAHJAWiii]

He's my spiritual uncle.

[@bigchief70]

lol

[@alanmalcheski8882]

he's my spirit plant.

[@bodhicitta111]

He's my spirit animal

[@bretthowell5592]

He's my spiritual spiritual

[@camnicole900]

He seriously has the best dance moves ever.

[@Darby969]

I think I love this video so much because it's nice to see FJM as a goober when he's usually so brooding.

[@NekoCreativeCompany]

This man has so much Bob Dylan in him. He deserves to be more famous.

[@abzmcfreakingawesome]

"...... *long drag of ciggarette*... This is where I fell the other day."

[@laurengallagher3398]

How am I just seeing this video now?? Been listening to FJM for almost 10 years. Love it.

[@Alexa7]

A mix of The Ballad of John and Yoko and Paperback Writer!!

[@flowerdoodle2438]

Alexa And dont forget a handful of Dylan songs-Subterranean Homesick Blues etc

[@davyoooo]

by mix, you mean... rip off?

[@r.d.937]

I was picking up on a “Ballad of John and Yoko” vibe.

[@Jeremy-hx7zj]

​@@davyoooono, they meant mix. You don't know anything about music if you think interpolation and musical quoting is a "ripoff"

[@JustCallMe]

Great song. Brings to mind Hunter S. Thompson.

[@bearspeakstothestars]

I love this - it's 50% Paperback Writer to the tune of The Ballad of John and Yoko and 50% something psychedelically it's own thing.

[@tomasmarcin5587]

3:43 just so much feels

[@barbarshoppole3230]

Anytime I hear this song it makes me think of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

[@jennydeaf9O9]

I gotta credit this song as a big part of being a young musician. I’d busk this and song original tunes down by the Mississippi after school.

[@JustLovingLifeDude]

Memorable, fun tune that you'll have in your head for a long while.

[@jimmiemclovin]

Best avatar I've seen all year.

[@torgosaves427]

I'm thinking "The Ballad of John and Yoko".

[@sirbutthurt2937]

I'm writing a novel guys, 492 pages into it.

[@gabelogan56]

nice! that's never been done before!

[@brother.abhishek.99]

Sir Butthurt you finish it yet?

[@astralnight3493]

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[@piotrayoush7636]

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[@ginaraas1913]

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[@alanmorganstein2699]

Reminds me of "The ballad of John and yoko" .. which I love so i love this

[@jg-di5it]

I searched all the comments for this! I wonder if it was a conscious nod to ballad of yoko and john

[@alanmorganstein2699]

@@jg-di5it Wow I forgot I made this comment! Glad were on the same wavelength all these years later lmao.

[@kennethkellner3261]

YESSSSS!!! THIS! I've been saying this for years, thank you for the validation!!

[@alanmorganstein2699]

@@kennethkellner3261 my man!

[@stefanopellegrini7094]

Love the (almost hidden?) Neil Young reference on the lyrics!

[@JDOCD123]

I figured there wouldn't be any more videos for this album, but then he goes and surprises me with this. Awesome.

[@andretroiano2]

the structure is so reminding of Paperback Writer, in a nice way

[@pamb440]

Yes!! Let’s do this! I can’t stop now!!

[@gabbydavis951]

I keep expecting him to burst out singing Paperback Writer. This has to be inspired by it, the similarities are killing me.

[@jimmiemclovin]

I see where you're coming from, somehow though, I'm thinkin' The Monkee's.

[@nicksjamin1]

jimmiemclovin Jesus it's practically the same notes and cadence as Paperback.

[@jimmiemclovin]

nicksjamin1 Yeah, well I can clearly hear it. Definitely not sayin' your wrong. You kinda expect harmony vocals singing PAPERBACK WRITERRRRRRR to come in at the right moment. Can't place the Monkee's musical song explicitly, it sort of sounds like a couple tunes, but more of a vibe with the proper musical tones than something specific There are references lyrically to both bands though. "But that monkey might be right" and well, I don't think he could get much closer to plagiarism than the title lol. I'm sure it crossed his mind.

[@RustinChole]

More like the ballad of john and Yoko.

[@Schombergski]

Still a good song though.

[@jdemocrat]

I would just freaking love to hang out with this guy! So much fun!

[@jdemocrat]

Perhaps. I tend to be a a bit of a "word nerd," myself. 😉

[@katerinkot]

Thank you. I'm so, so happy now! Thank you!

[@spymonkey39]

I sneezed 6 times hippie tripping in the early 00s... i proceeded to prance around to this song in my head! 13 years before it existed and what 7 before i discover it now. Fml

[@DonutUnderpants]

I'm a huge fan of music match-on-action, and that smoke puff matching the piano chord at 0:24 made me jizz.

[@Lukeisreallycool]

you should check out the video for Cerulean by Simian Mobile Disco its all about "music match-on-action". its in my trippy music videos playlist where you might find some other videos you like as well.

[@DonutUnderpants]

Luke Bracken True say, I will keep that in mind, thanks.

[@paddyscott3764]

hitchenss

[@user-hq8mx7mn3u]

The wind caught my window and made it slam at that very second, I only noticed because I was waiting for it because of your comment. So thank you I t

[@VendettaAllan]

The shooting gallery shot is marvellous also.

[@charlesdubious]

There’s no time like the present.❤

[@cyberswiper6317]

I'm writing a book aswell! I'm calling it the year the earth surrendered

[@leopoldodavalosayala4498]

Is it good?

[@mikesmith2057]

you finished yet?

[@VictimOfEthernal]

Oh, the awesomeness of this guy!

[@kneecolecamille]

+Arualasalv cool clock

[@jajlertil]

This video cured my depression

[@samlopezz1900]

This is amazing! Our go-to song for every occasion!

[@kneecolecamille]

+sam lopezz shut up

[@JAWTO]

The torch has been passed to a new generation of Cosmic Cowboys

[@sickgrrl]

Love this song for a while but it's the first time I've seen the video. THESE TWO ARE SO CUTE, I AM WEEPING

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Talent is good but editing is god.

[@heidiannemorris]

I could watch a movie of just him Dancing ! fabulous stuff ♥

[@femalien5794]

55,000 views? This is a brilliant song!!!

[@kaitquartz]

He just keeps making me love him more and more 😫

[@tatummarkle7774]

Josh, I fucking love your music, lyrics and overall you as a human. Thank you for existing :)

[@areyesm92]

OH MY GOD! This is my favorite song in the album!!! Greeeeat video!

[@bellahatescats]

Best thing I've ever seen.

[@MrAdrenaline1982]

This sorta reminds me of "The Ballad of John and Yoko" by the Beatles.

[@torgosaves427]

haha I just wrote this and then I saw your comment right below me! :D

[@tomwilko7841]

Same, enjoyable nevertheless

[@libbymisty9774]

I always hear gonna buy me a dog by the monkees

[@michaelkwagner625]

Yes! I've been scanning my mind for the last 10 minutes to figure what the run-on lyrics remind me of!

[@monicalinden3886]

It's 2020 and we're in WWIII w a damn virus! Somehow Father John Misty makes it all seem ok..he's as real as it gets! Anyone else inspired to write a novel and ride amusement rides??

[@kroganpopy9206]

My mind is going many places with this video.

[@Syphon13]

I heard this song and it sounded so familiar... after a couple hours I finally found it. Beatles - The Ballad of John and Yoko. Tell me that melodic rhythm in the first verse is not reminiscent.

[@garnetnewton-wade6254]

I think Paperback Writer is a good fit also.

[@jespergriensven1042]

Totally agree! I immediately made a reference to that Beatles song when I heard the song

[@trevorlampton]

Brilliant work!

[@rudiesan_89]

This feels like a song Eels could've also sang... perhaps with a bit of an over-dub? Both are brilliantly sarcastic & genius. Big up Father John... already 2 masterpieces under his belt.

[@RustinChole]

here is a man writing the real folks.......... I remember when I showed my little brother Elliott Smith. talking about getting high on amphetamines, swearing, it wasn't something that was commonly equated with the genre he presented it in. FTM's doing that here too, but to a much grander extent. I never thought i'd hear a guy sing a song about poppy tea. I've known so many spectacular musicians who also had a tremendous wit and physical comedy about them. by intertwining those two strengths into his music FTM's making some really unique, cool stuff. "bored in the USA" is a bit more obviously brilliant. it's all such fun. such a fun album to listen to.

[@rjohndonahue8262]

Patrick, on point observation re wit & physical comedy.

[@ThePennypriddy]

I was there!! Awesome memories!

[@JRayShovelpig]

I'm not easy to be freaked out 'cause I'm already gone! That's Fkn Awesome...Thank You! very much!

[@lf327]

Believe me, no one will mistake you for a woodsman once we all have to live there and the actual woodsmen declare Martial Law

[@Rasmith1989]

I back FJM, I wish he would do another album like Fear Fun. So raw

[@maru1363]

Looks like a man I would never be tired of

[@VisitorCz]

Good stuff, Josh is great, looking forward to see more of him!

[@MACAFRO97]

holy I love this song

[@hay6662]

gotta love this guy...and mark kozelek

[@anomalees]

father john can drink with me on weekends,. this video is quite surreal. it reminds me of the Beat Generation. it seems like everybody is writing a novel which is a shame. life should be experienced on the road not the page. yeah i have content too. i just pretend i can write poetry. he he. the bard has spoken

[@MenzAT]

Love this tune kept ohio super chill for me....

[@frankievalentine6112]

Heidegger and Sarte, drinking poppy tea.

[@mikeporten8174]

If there's one thing I learned from this video, it's that smoking is super cool.

[@MrsBrindle]

I love it.

[@Olga-dy2pt]

I love this song

[@mowright6892]

Fear Fun will be ten this year! Where did the time go?

[@mikepowers2217]

I love this man.

[@65Superhawk]

Echos of Gord Downie from the Hip sneakin in here or there.... love this (got here from Goose)

[@megdoe6482]

"There is a larger metaphor in here... somewhere"

[@ClaudioLaureano936]

This song reminds of Ballad of John & Yoko with a country Chuck Berry feeling.

[@rogerbyam]

That Canadian Shaman. Rode to Malibu, in a dune buggy with Neil, he said you're gonna have to drowned me down on the beach if you're ever gonna write for real !

[@oceantree5000]

Like Dylan, if Dylan made any goddamned sense

[@yasmina3107]

this is such a fun video

[@Dave-vb4nd]

This man ❤

[@jstebbbb]

we could do ayahuasca, baby if I wasn't holdin all these drinks :)

[@jjc3210]

love the ballad of John and Yoko vibe

[@jamessharp9125]

1:57 is my favorite dance ever

[@toastednoodles]

he makes the best music videos

[@Carolinalta]

I love this because I'm actually writing and this song just appeared out of nowhere

[@carmenk3897]

I love him I love him omg

[@YNikolich]

And when I remember how shy he used to be :)

[@fhorglingrads]

@3:24 is that Har Mar Superstar?

[@jdemocrat]

Yes, it is. I caught that, too.

[@joannaferris2232]

This is where I fell over the other night

[@EduRaddi14]

Thanks for your awesomeness, sub-pop

[@maryburrell3948]

This is a crazy fun song. It makes me tap my feet. I like it.

[@ibelievein2o1o]

FJM videos never disappoint

[@violetamyname]

¡Lo amo!

[@drewdrewthefoofoo]

@2:20 Matthew Houck cameo! Just awesome.

[@jackv6227]

Good songwriter

[@albiz007]

Okay, I think FJ (can I call you FJ?) should advocate a remake of "Withnail and I." He gets it.

[@RustinChole]

hell. yes.

[@DreamShoreChill]

this clip should be extended to a movie

[@ReignWolfMusic]

Love it!

[@joaquindilorenzi9292]

Gee, this guy is awesome!

[@matgrades]

This is still my the song😉🍻😈

[@yellowprettybird]

Aubrey Plaza (watching herself) at 1:17! Also: Tennessee Thomas, Alia Penner, Christian Wargo, Casey Wescott, Ian McMurray, Emma Garr/Tillman, and Jenny O.

[@citoyenjoseph]

"....and I'm playing hipster songs on my geetar...because it's never been done before..."

[@bad-girlbex3791]

Am I the only one who hears 'The Ballad Of John And Yoko' in this track?

[@buckmulligan58]

+Bad Girl No.

[@jjstork65]

+Bad-Girl Bex i hear it 2

[@jjstork65]

+Bad-Girl Bex has same chords and similar rythym

[@bookjunk4873]

+Bad-Girl Bex Nope. That's the first thing that popped into my mind too.

[@gabelogan56]

it's called 12 bar blues. Well done like John though!! i love it.

[@thethinkerer]

Father loves a cigarette.

[@bienienow]

i love htis so muchch

[@DaisyDodd-c4l]

Soon youll realize theres nothing to fear but fear itself.