Father John Misty
Father John Misty
Father John Misty
Father John Misty
Father John Misty
Father John Misty
Father John Misty
Father John Misty
Father John Misty
Father John Misty
“Mr. Tillman” is the eponymous first single from Father John Misty’s fourth studio album God’s Favorite Customer, released on February 20, 2018. It was debuted live at Third Man Records in Nashville on September 26th, 2017.
The song’s verses are sung from the point of view of a hotel concierge tryi...
[Verse 1]
Mr. Tillman, good to see you again
There's a few outstanding charges just before we check you in
Let's see here, you left your passport in the mini fridge
And the message with the desk says here the picture isn't his
And oh, just a reminder about our policy:
Don't leave your mattress in the rain if you sleep on the balcony
Okay, did you and your guests have a pleasant stay?
What a beautiful tattoo that young man had on his face
And, oh, will you need a driver out to Philly?
Jason Isbell's here as well and he seemed a little worried about you
[Chorus]
I'm feeling good, damn, I'm feeling so fine
I'm living on a cloud above an island in my mind
Oh, baby, don't be alarmed, this is just my vibe
No need to walk around, no, it's not too bad a climb
[Verse 2]
Mr. Tillman, for the seventh time
We have no knowledge of a film that is being shot outside
Those aren't extras in a movie; they're our clientele
No, they aren't running lines and they aren't exactly thrilled
Would you like a regalo on the patio?
Is there someone we can call?
Perhaps you shouldn't drink alone
[Chorus]
I'm feeling good, damn, I'm feeling so fine
I'm living on a cloud above an island in my mind
Oh, baby, don't be alarmed, this is just my vibe
No need to walk around, no, it's not too bad a climb
Mr. Tillman was written by Josh Tillman.
Mr. Tillman was produced by Jonathan Rado & Josh Tillman.
Father John Misty released Mr. Tillman on Tue Feb 20 2018.
Yes, Jason Isbell has said that the song was based on a real life encounter in which he ran into Josh Tillman in the lobby of a hotel.
In a interview with Double J, he said:
If you had seen [Tillman] that day, you would have worried about him, too. I think anybody would have been concerned on that...
Yes, a video was released on April 25, 2018: