Neat Little Domestic Life

Of Montreal · The Gay Parade [1999]

You clean the bathroom

and I do the dishes

I water the lawn

and you feed the fishes

What a neat little domestic life that we live



You change the light bulb and I hold the ladder

I get the frying pan and you mix the batter

What a neat little domestic life that we live



All the lonely days are gone

Those long lonely days when I was alone

And I felt this world was not the place I belonged

But then I met you and now I belong



You rake the leaves and I start a fire

I clean out the shed and you turn on the dryer

What a neat little domestic life that we live



I brush the dog and you knit a sweater

You vacuum the rug and I write a letter

What a neat little domestic life that we live



I clear the table and you draw the curtain

You ask if I'm happy and I tell you I'm certain

That this neat little domestic life is for me

Neat Little Domestic Life

Of Montreal's "Neat Little Domestic Life" appears on their 1999 album The Gay Parade, a record that solidified their reputation for blending indie pop with theatrical theatricality. The track exemplifies the band's signature sound, characterized by shimmering guitar textures, driving rhythms, and lyrics that often explore themes of identity, relationships, and social observation. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the song reflects the band's ability to craft catchy, melodic hooks while maintaining a distinct, slightly quirky vocal style. It stands as a representative piece of their early discography, capturing the energy and aesthetic that would define their career in the late 1990s and beyond.