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It Might Be Time
Tame Impala Lyrics


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Something doesn't feel right
That's enough for one night
Hope y'all get home alright
There I go, blame it on the weather

But hey, there's nothin' wrong
I'm only tired of all these voices
Always sayin', "Nothin' lasts forever"

It might be time to face it
It ain't as fun as it used to be, no
You're goin' under
You ain't as young as you used to be
It might be time to face it
You ain't as cool as you used to be, no
You won't recover
You ain't as young as you used to be
It might be time to face it

It might be time to face it

I've been lost before
So tell me it's not over
'Cause I finally got somethin' goin'
And suddenly all my friends are growin' up
And movin' on
I must be missin' somethin'

'Cause I just wanna keep this dream alive for now
Don't they know, nothin' lasts forever?

It might be time to face it
Nobody knows what you've come here for, no
You're goin' under
They roll their eyes when you're at the door
It might be time
It might be time to face it
You may as well embrace it

We promise to come visit (yeah)
It might be time

It might be time to face it (yeah)
You ain't as fun as you used to be
You won't recover
You ain't as cool as you used to be
It might be time to face it

It might be time to face it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tame Impala's "It Might Be Time" suggest that the singer is experiencing a mid-life crisis. He confesses that something feels wrong, admitting that he is tired of all the voices suggesting that "nothing lasts forever," and acknowledging that he is no longer as young or cool as he used to be. He urges himself to face the facts and accept that he is going under, as he may no longer be able to recover or keep up. He fears that he is missing something and desperately clings on to his dream, hoping that it will not end yet.


The chorus of the song comprises a realization that it might be time to face the reality of getting older and not being as fun or cool as before, implying that the singer might be undergoing a mid-life crisis. He wishes that someone would tell him that it is not over and that he is not alone in feeling this way. He is hopeful that he can hold on to his dream, despite his advancing age, and that it will not become just another memory.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of anxiety, fear of aging, and potentially losing one's dreams, that a lot of people can relate to. In the end, the singer is left with an uncertain future, but at least he is willing to try and face it.


Line by Line Meaning

Something doesn't feel right
The singer has a sense of unease.


That's enough for one night
The singer wishes to end the current situation.


Hope y'all get home alright
The singer wants everyone to leave safely.


There I go, blame it on the weather
The artist is finding excuses for their feelings.


But hey, there's nothin' wrong
The artist is trying to convince themselves that they are fine.


I'm only tired of all these voices
The singer feels overwhelmed by the opinions of others.


Always sayin', "Nothin' lasts forever"
The singer is reminded of the fleetingness of life.


It might be time to face it
The artist acknowledges the need to confront their situation.


It ain't as fun as it used to be, no
The artist finds their current situation less enjoyable.


You're goin' under
The artist is struggling to keep up.


You ain't as young as you used to be
The singer feels the weight of getting older.


It might be time to face it
The artist reiterates the importance of confronting reality.


You ain't as cool as you used to be, no
The singer feels their image is not what it once was.


You won't recover
The singer feels their situation is unfixable.


It might be time to face it
The singer emphasizes the importance of accepting reality.


I've been lost before
The artist has experienced feeling lost in the past.


So tell me it's not over
The artist seeks reassurance about their current situation.


'Cause I finally got somethin' goin'
The singer has found something to feel positive about.


And suddenly all my friends are growin' up
The singer notices everyone around them seems to be moving on.


And movin' on
The artist feels left behind.


I must be missin' somethin'
The artist is unsure of what they are doing wrong.


'Cause I just wanna keep this dream alive for now
The artist wishes to hold onto their current situation for as long as possible.


Don't they know, nothin' lasts forever?
The singer is frustrated by the impermanence of life.


Nobody knows what you've come here for, no
The artist feels misunderstood by others.


They roll their eyes when you're at the door
The singer feels like they are not taken seriously.


It might be time
The singer stresses the need to address their situation.


You may as well embrace it
The singer advises accepting reality.


We promise to come visit (yeah)
The artist wants to maintain relationships despite changes in their life.


It might be time
The artist reiterates the importance of confronting reality.


You ain't as fun as you used to be
The singer feels less exciting than before.


You won't recover
The singer feels their situation is dire.


You ain't as cool as you used to be
The artist feels less impressive than before.


It might be time to face it
The artist reminds themselves to confront reality.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kevin Parker

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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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