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Beverly Laurel
Tame Impala Lyrics


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Why do they say that they know what′s right for me?
Hey! I know what's right for me

Why do they say that they know what′s right for me?
Hey! I know what's right for me

I know what's right
I know what′s right
I know what′s right for me

I know what's right
I know what′s right
I know what's right for me
(For me)

I know what′s right for me
I know what's right for me
I know what′s right for me
I know what's right for me

Overall Meaning

In Tame Impala’s song Beverly Laurel, the artist is challenging the notion that others know what’s best for him. The song starts with the repetition of the question “why do they say that they know what’s right for me?” followed by the confident assertion of “hey! I know what’s right for me.” The lyrics then continue to reaffirm this point by repeating “I know what’s right,” “I know what’s right for me” several times.


This can be interpreted as a message of self-empowerment and the importance of trusting oneself. In a world where there are so many voices telling us what to do, what to think, and how to behave, it’s essential to remember that no one knows us better than we know ourselves. The song invites the audience to be discerning about who they listen to and to trust their own intuition.


Overall, Beverly Laurel by Tame Impala is a powerful reminder to trust oneself and not let others dictate what’s right for us.


Line by Line Meaning

Why do they say that they know what's right for me?
Questioning why others try to impose their opinions on what is best for oneself


Hey! I know what's right for me
Asserting one's own ability to determine what is best for oneself


I know what's right
Confidently affirming one's knowledge of what is best for oneself


I know what's right for me
Emphasizing that what is right for oneself may differ from what others believe


(For me)
Clarifying that the focus is on personal beliefs and convictions




Writer(s): Kevin Parker

Contributed by Owen G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

Ann Simpson


on The Less I Know the Better

warren's vocals and guitar.pull the song up to the.intensity it deserves. HAs is true of all his work, his. immense capacity to encompass the.musicality and the authenticity of his vocals and!amnva awesome ands guides

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