Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins)

Father John Misty's 'Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins)' is a poetic and whimsical exploration of love, intimacy, and the quirks of a unique relationship. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a couple's romantic escapades, blending mundane details with surreal imagery to create a dreamlike narrative. The opening lines, 'Emma eats bread and butter / Like a queen would have ostrich and cobra wine,' juxtapose the ordinary with the exotic, setting the tone for a relationship that defies conventional norms.

The song delves into the vulnerability and excitement of new love, with the narrator expressing a sense of wonder and novelty in lines like 'I've never done this / Baby be gentle / It's my first time.' This sentiment is further emphasized by the repeated refrain, 'People are boring / But you're something else completely,' highlighting the uniqueness of the partner and the relationship. The mention of 'satanic Christmas eve' and playing piano in the 'chateau lobby' adds a layer of eccentricity and fantasy, suggesting that their love exists in a world of its own.

As the song progresses, it touches on themes of commitment and the passage of time. The narrator's desire to 'take you in the kitchen / Lift up your wedding dress someone was probably murdered in' reflects a blend of passion and dark humor, while the line 'Dating for twenty years just feels pretty civilian' critiques the conventional approach to relationships. The song concludes with a sense of enduring connection, as the narrator reflects on shared experiences and the possibility of a lifelong commitment: 'How about forever / How about forever.' Father John Misty's lyrical style, characterized by its wit and emotional depth, captures the essence of a love that is both extraordinary and deeply personal.