Artist: Tame Impala
Release: 2015-07-17
It's always around me, all this noise But not nearly as loud as the voice saying "Let it happen, let it happen (It's gonna feel so good) Just let it happen, let it happen" All this running around Trying to cover my shadow An ocean growing inside All the others seem shallow All this running around Bearing down on my shoulders I can hear an alarm Must be a warning I heard about a whirlwind that's coming 'round It's gonna carry off all that isn't bound And when it happens, when it happens (I'm gonna be holding on) So let it happen, let it happen All this running around I can't fight it much longer Something's trying to get out And it's never been closer If my ticker fails Make up some other story And if I never come back Tell my mother I'm sorry I will not vanish and you will not scare me Try to get through it, try to bounce to it All the while thinking I might as well do it They be lovin' someone and I'm not that stupid Take the next ticket to take the next train Why would I do it? And you wanna think that I will not vanish and you will not scare me Try to get through it, try to bounce to it All the while thinking I might as well do it They be lovin' someone and I'm not that stupid Take the next ticket to take the next train Why would I do it? And you wanna think that I will not vanish and you will not scare me Try to get through it, try to bounce to it All the while thinking I might as well do it They be lovin' someone and I'm not that stupid Take the next ticket to take the next train Why would I do it? And you wanna think that I will not vanish and you will not scare me Try to get through it, try to bounce to it All the while thinking I might as well do it They be lovin' someone and I'm not that stupid Take the next ticket to take the next train Why would I do it? And you wanna think that Oh, maybe I was ready all along Oh, maybe I was ready all along Oh, maybe all I wanted was the sound Oh but maybe I was ready all along Oh, maybe I was ready all along Oh, maybe I was ready all along Oh, maybe all I wanted was the sound Oh but maybe I was ready all along
But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that? But is there something more than that?
In the end, it's stronger than I know how to be And I can't just spend my whole lifetime wondering I fell in love with the sound of my heels on the wooden floor I don't want our footsteps to be silent anymore Want them to be in the moment Storm clouds are closing in In the end, it's gone, and there's nothing left to do But I'm still not certain just how I'm gonna feel I only know in the moment And this sensation ain't rolling It's getting closer, oh It's getting closer It's getting closer, oh It's getting closer (it's right on time) It's getting closer (closer every day) It's getting closer (don't cry you'll be okay) It's getting closer (closer call it a day) It's getting closer (hold on, breathe if you can) It's getting closer (I'm not dead yet) It's getting closer (it's right on time) It's getting closer (breathe if you can) It's getting closer (I'm not dead yet) It's getting closer (right on time) It's getting closer, oh It's getting closer
I was raging, it was late In the world my demons cultivate I felt the strangest emotion but it wasn't hate, for once Yes I'm changing, yes I'm gone Yes I'm older, yes I'm moving on And if you don't think it's a crime you can come along, with me Life is moving, can't you see There's no future left for you and me I was holding and I was searching endlessly But baby, now there's nothing left that I can do so So don't be blue There is another future waiting there for you I saw it different, I must admit I caught a glimpse, I'm going after it They say people never change, but that's bullshit, they do Yes I'm changing, can't stop it now And even if I wanted I wouldn't know how Another version of myself I think I found, at last And I can't always hide away Curse indulgence and despise the fame There's a world out there and it's calling my name And it's calling yours, girl it's calling yours too It's calling yours too, it's calling yours too, it's calling yours too It's calling out for you Arise and walk, come through Someone beyond that door is calling out for you Arise and walk, come through It's calling out for you Arise and walk, come through Someone beyond that door is calling out for you
If only there could be another way to do this Cause it feels like murder to put your heart through this I know I always said that I could never hurt you Well this is the very, very last time I'm ever going to But I know that I'll be happier And I know you will too Said, I know that I'll be happier And I know you will too Eventually Eventually Wish I could turn you back into a stranger Cause If I was never in your life You wouldn't have to change this But I know that I'll be happier And I know you will too Said, I know that I'll be happier And I know you will too Eventually Eventually And I know just what I've got to do And it's got to be soon Cause I know that I'll be happier And I know you will too Eventually Eventually Eventually Eventually Eventually Eventually Eventually Eventually
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Someone said they left together I ran out the door to get her She was holding hands with Trevor Not the greatest feeling ever Said, "Pull yourself together You should try your luck with Heather" Man I hope they slept together Oh, the less I know the better The less I know the better Oh my love, can't you see yourself by my side No surprise when you're on his shoulder like every night Oh my love, can't you see that you're on my mind Don't suppose we could convince your lover to change his mind So goodbye She said, "It's not now or never Wait 10 years, we'll be together" I said, "Better late than never Just don't make me wait forever" Don't make me wait forever Don't make me wait forever Oh my love, can't you see yourself by my side? I don't suppose you could convince your lover to change his mind I was doing fine without ya 'Til I saw your face, now I can't erase Giving in to all his bullshit Is this what you want, is this who you are? I was doing fine without ya 'Til I saw your eyes turn away from mine Oh, sweet darling, where he wants you Said, "Come on Superman, say your stupid line" Said, "Come on Superman, say your stupid line" Said, "Come on Superman, say your stupid line"
I was picking up a suit from the dry cleaners Which was standard for me Thursday, 12:30, I got a pretty solid routine these days I don't know, it just works for me Anyway, I was leaving I was getting in my car And I went to adjust the rearview mirror, but in its reflection Just for a second, I saw a figure, started to trigger Memories of what I had learned, stopped me in my tracks Who was that? it was my lover, my lover, from a past life From a past life (feel like I saw a ghost) From a past life (so unexpected) From a past life (I was transfixed) From a past life Well, somewhere between a lover and a friend It was different back then Surreal, poetic so I'd say, like a bizarre chick flick with a confusing end But I shut it down, closed it off The sounds and smells I made myself forget A cheap solution to block out a friend, but it was real It just feels like a past life From a past life (crazy) From a past life (it takes a lot to trip me out) For the first time In a long time So I go about my day as normal But I can't seem to pass it off as just a random event It consumes me I thought I was moving on but I guess I was just switching off And now I see my life as the banal slog it instantly became And I don't know if I can go on the same But I don't wanna dig up old bones I mean, I don't even know if she has the same phone number Who knows? Maybe she does From a past life (I guess there's no harm in trying) From a past life (What's the worst that could happen?) For the first time In a long time (I tried to say it but it never came out right) Past life From a past life (you're not a stranger if you're always on my mind) For the first time (I know it's late, it just didn't feel right) In a long time Hello?
'Cause I was still unsure But it's something I'm used to And I can tell by your face No one's ever been rude to you But I can tell you things That I can't say to anyone And you came out today But you didn't stay very long Now it's like the world owes you Walking around like everybody should know you I want to be like we used to But now you're worried 'cause that means we'd lose you And I had no idea What that feeling could do to you And I could tell you've changed All the people around you I used to take the long way Just so I could walk past your door I used to wait outside But I guess I won't anymore So much I want to tell you So much I want to tell you
[Verse 1] Like the brutal autumn sun It dawns on me, what have I done? Saying sorry ain't as good as saying why But it buys me a little more time Lost in the moment for a second time Each fucking doubt I make, unleash a cry I'm just pathetic, that's the reason why In desperation, all that you can do is ask me why [Chorus] Cause I'm a man, woman Don't always think before I do Cause I'm a man, woman That's the only answer I've got for you Cause I'm a man, woman Not often proud of what I choose I'm a human, woman A greater force I answer to [Verse 2] Once again, as it takes a hold I am aware I'm not in control You see, I have a conscience and it's never fooled But it's prone to be overruled You wanna know what I always think I'm bind by You never accept defeat or let it slide But I have no voice if I don't speak my mind My weakness is the source of all my pride, I'll tell you why [Chorus] Cause I'm a man, woman Don't always think before I do Cause I'm a man, woman That's the only answer I've got for you Cause I'm a man, woman I'll never be as strong as you I'm a human, human A greater force I answer to
I'm edging closer, shivers all over It's way too real, I'm way too sober Usually they've got you covered all over Lack of composure, I'm walking over What will I do? I never had a chance to There's no one else around you Not that I was waiting, vision ever fading Heading for the deep end Soon as I remember, baby, I surrender I just need to breathe out Decisions are approaching, reality in motion Trying to be patient but I'm feeling ancient Trying to control the way that I'm facing Suppose that I didn't care anymore Fate can decide, I can ignore I'll just pretend that I always knew That I had the chance to There's no one else around you I've done all this waiting, vision ever fading Making such a promise Only leads to heartache, closer to an earthquake Talk about a heartache Try to stay in motion It made my heart run in circles and overflow And I was closer than ever to letting go It made my heart run in circles in overdrive And I was closer than ever to feeling alive It made my heart run in circles and overflow And I was closer than ever to letting go It made my heart run in circles in overdrive And I was closer than ever to feeling alive There's no one else around you Not that I was waiting, vision ever fading Heading for the deep end Soon as I remember, baby, I surrender I just need to breathe out Decisions are approaching, reality in motion Let's not think about it Put your arms around me, I can sense you doubt me You don't need to promise That only leads to heartache, closer to an earthquake Talk about a heartache All that's left to do, all that's left to do All that's left to do, all that's left to do All that's left to do, all that's left to do All that's left to do, all that's left to do All that's left to do, all
I may not be as honest as I ought to be now that When the walls go up, I said it didn't worry me But it hit me and I cannot hold it in No, I can just be paranoid, don't quell the desire to know What was really going on, does it really fucking matter? Babe is all you can ask me, okay, fair play here we go I've heard those words before Are you sure it was nothing Cause it made me feel like dying inside Never thought I was insecure, but it's pure Didn't notice until I was in love for real And if we're gonna cross the line Just to find what shit's happening If only I could reach your mind Oh I'd be fine, I'd be normal Now's my time, gonna do it And suddenly I'm the phony one The only one with a problem True love is bringing it out of me The worst in me, and I know now Do you remember the time we were The time we were by the ocean I didn't care if it was day or night The world was right where I wanted Girl I'm sorry Babe I mean it Babe I'm sorry
I can just hear them now "How could you let us down?" But they don't know what I felt Or see it from this way around Feeling it overtake All that I used to hate Wonder what if we trade I tried but it's way too late All the slides I don't read Two sides of me can't agree When I breathe in too deep Going with what I always longed for Feel like a brand new person (But you make the same old mistakes) I don't care I'm in love (Stop before it's too late) Feel like a brand new person (But you make the same old mistakes) I finally know what is love (You don't have what it takes) (Stop while it's not too late) (I know there's too much at stake) (Making the same mistakes) And I still don't know why it's happening (Stop before it's too late) And I still don't know Finally taking flight I know you don't think it's right I know that you think it's fake Maybe fake's what I like On this side of the rut I'm thinking like what I'm thinking it's worth the fight Soon to be out of sight Moving it out this time Going with what I always longed for Feel like a brand new person (But you make the same old mistakes) I don't care I'm in love (Stop before it's too late) Feel like a brand new person (But you make the same old mistakes) I finally know what is love (You don't have what it takes) (Stop before it's too late) Man, I know that it's hard to digest But baby this love is so different from the rest And I know it seems hard to accept But you've got to do it, and she's got her regrets And I know that it's hard to digest I really know this shit is as good as it gets And I know it seems hard to accept But you've got your demons, and she's got her regrets But you've got your demons, and she's got her regrets Feel like a brand new person So happy to know that it's right In a new direction So happy to know I've come to fall Stop thinking that the only option was Feel like a brand new person I finally know what it's like Stop thinking that the only option was So happy to know I've come to fall Stop thinking that the only option was And I know it's hard to describe Stop thinking that the only option was So happy to know that it's right