The Only Boy In Town
The Magnetic Fields · Love At The Bottom Of The Sea [2012]
For then I could not play the field and let you down
I would not go half-mad for each passing lad
With eyes of blue, green, gray, or brown
No, if only you were the only boy in town
Oh if only you were the only boy in France
Our life would not be like one long, long, long seance
I think I would endeavor to love you forever
Instead of only for the nonce
If-if only you were the only boy in France
With the only boy in town
With the only available male
In the loneliest possible world
There would be no daily betrayal
Oh if only you were the only boy alive
And I were the queen of our small, small, small beehive
Though more pricks than a cactus may always distract us
Would they all take up all my sex drive?
Not-not-not if you were the only boy alive
Oh if only you were the only boy in town
Oh if only you were the only boy in France
The Only Boy In Town
The Magnetic Fields' 2012 album Love At The Bottom Of The Sea features the track 'The Only Boy In Town,' a hauntingly beautiful piece that exemplifies the group's signature blend of indie rock and electronic textures. Recorded with a minimalist approach, the song captures the band's signature melancholic atmosphere through layered vocals and atmospheric production. Released alongside other notable works from the era, it reflects the band's continued exploration of intimate, character-driven storytelling within the indie pop genre. The recording stands as a testament to the group's ability to create evocative soundscapes that resonate with listeners seeking emotional depth and sonic nuance.