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Desire Be Desire Go
Tame Impala Lyrics


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Feel it come
I don't know how long it's gonna stay with me
I'll let desire be
Desire go

Dare I face the real world

Everyday
Back and forth, what's it for?
What's it for?
Back and forth, everyday
Everyday

Back and forth
What's it for
I don't know
I'll get out, won't have to
Check my watch

I don't have the verve to belong to this dead side
Oh, why I ever tried, I don't know
Oh, dare I face the real world?

Everyday
Back and forth, what's it for?
What's it for?
Back and forth, everyday
Everyday
Back and forth, what's it for?
I don't know, I forget, try to let desire be, desire go

Feel, feel it come, feel it come
I Feel it come
I don't know how long
It's gonna stay with me
I'll let desire be, desire go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tame Impala's "Desire Be Desire Go" are open to interpretation, but it is clear that they describe the struggle of someone who is trying to find their place in the world. The opening lines are an invitation to let go of desire, as it has come and will eventually go away. The narrator is aware that they don't know how long the feeling will last, but they seem to be willing to let it guide them, rather than control them. The line "Dare I face the real world" highlights the anxiety that comes with trying to figure out what you want in life, and the uncertainty that comes with making choices.


The refrain, "Back and forth, what's it for?" emphasizes the confusion that the narrator is feeling, as they grapple with what they want to do with their life. They question whether their actions are really going to lead to a fulfilling outcome, or if they are just spinning their wheels. The repetition of "everyday" underscores the sense of mundanity and routine that the narrator is stuck in, which adds to their longing for something more.


Overall, "Desire Be Desire Go" speaks to the universal human experience of trying to figure out what we want from life, and how to make choices that will ultimately lead to happiness and satisfaction. The song's dreamy, psychedelic sound underscores the feeling of being lost in one's thoughts and emotions, and adds to the overall sense of introspection.


Line by Line Meaning

Feel it come
Sensing a rush of emotions and desires.


I don't know how long it's gonna stay with me
Uncertainty about how long the emotions and desires will last.


I'll let desire be
Choosing to acknowledge and accept the desires rather than suppressing them.


Desire go
Willingness to let go of the desires when necessary.


Dare I face the real world
Questioning the ability to confront the challenges of reality.


Everyday
Routine and monotonous existence.


Back and forth, what's it for?
Pondering the purpose and meaning of life's repetitive cycle.


I don't know
Admitting the lack of clarity and understanding.


I'll get out, won't have to check my watch
Aspiring to break free from the routine and live without the constraints of time.


I don't have the verve to belong to this dead side
Lacking the energy and enthusiasm to conform to a mundane lifestyle.


Oh, why I ever tried, I don't know
Reflecting on past attempts to find meaning and questioning their purpose.


Back and forth, what's it for?
Continuing to ponder the same existential question.


I don't know, I forget, try to let desire be, desire go
Acknowledging the limitations of knowledge, and embracing and releasing desires when necessary.


Feel, feel it come, feel it come
Encouragement to embrace emotions and desires.


I Feel it come
Sensing a rush of emotions and desires.


I don't know how long
Admitting the uncertainty about the future.


It's gonna stay with me
Anticipating the persistence of the emotions and desires.


I'll let desire be, desire go
Choosing to acknowledge and accept the desires, but being willing to let go when necessary.




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

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Nehuen Matias

Lyrics:

Feel it come
I don't know how long it's gonna stay with me
I'll let desire be
Desire go
Dare I face the real world
Everyday
Back and forth, what's it for?
What's it for?
Back and forth, everyday
Everyday
Back and forth
What's it for
I don't know
I'll get out, won't have to
Check my watch
I don't have the verve to belong to this dead side
Oh, why I ever tried, I don't know
Oh, dare I face the real world?
Everyday
Back and forth, what's it for?
What's it for?
Back and forth, everyday
Everyday
Back and forth, what's it for?
I don't know, I forget, try to let desire be, desire go
Feel, feel it come, feel it come
I Feel it come
I don't know how long
It's gonna stay with me
I'll let desire be, desire go



Lezdoval

"Desire Be Desire Go" qué pinche rolón

Sentirlo venir
Feel it come

No se cuanto tiempo se quedará conmigo
I don't know how long it's gonna stay with me

Dejaré ser el deseo
I'll let desire be

Deseo ir
Desire go

Me atrevo a enfrentar el mundo real
Dare I face the real world

Todos los días
Everyday

De ida y vuelta, ¿para qué sirve?
Back and forth, what's it for?

¿Para qué sirve?
What's it for?

De ida y vuelta, todos los días
Back and forth, everyday

Todos los días
Everyday

De ida y vuelta
Back and forth

Para qué sirve
What's it for

No lo sé
I don't know

Saldré, no tendré que hacerlo
I'll get out, won't have to

Mira mi reloj
Check my watch

No tengo el entusiasmo para pertenecer a este lado muerto
I don't have the verve to belong to this dead side

Oh, por qué lo intenté, no lo sé
Oh, why I ever tried, I don't know

Oh, ¿me atrevo a enfrentar el mundo real?
Oh, dare I face the real world?

Todos los días
Everyday

De ida y vuelta, ¿para qué sirve?
Back and forth, what's it for?

¿Para qué sirve?
What's it for?

De ida y vuelta, todos los días
Back and forth, everyday

Todos los días
Everyday

De ida y vuelta, ¿para qué sirve?
Back and forth, what's it for?

No sé, lo olvido, trato de dejar que el deseo sea, el deseo se vaya
I don't know, I forget, try to let desire be, desire go

Siente, siente que viene, siente que viene
Feel, feel it come, feel it come

Lo siento venir
I Feel it come

No se cuanto tiempo
I don't know how long

Se quedará conmigo
It's gonna stay with me

Dejaré que el deseo sea, el deseo se vaya
I'll let desire be, desire go



Andrei Diaconu

LYRICS 🥀🖤🥀
Feel it come
I, I don't know how long it's gonna stay with me
Woah, I'll let desire be, desire go
Oh, dare I face the real world?

Every day, back and forth, what's it for?
What's it for? Back and forth, every day
Every day, back and forth, what's it for?
I don't know, I'll get out
Won't have to check my watch

I, I don't have the verve to belong to this dead side
Woah woah, why I ever tried, I, I don't know
Oh, dare I face the real world?

Every day, back and forth, what's it for?
What's it for? Back and forth, every day
Every day, back and forth, what's it for?
I don't know, I forget
Try to let desire be, desire go

Feel, feel it come, feel it come
I...

Feel it come
I, I don't know how long It's gonna stay with me
Woah, I'll let desire be, desire go



jon favreau

Desire Be Desire Go - Lyrics:

Feel it come
I don't know how long it's gonna stay with me
I'll let desire be
Desire go
Dare I face the real world
Everyday
Back and forth, what's it for?
What's it for?
Back and forth, everyday
Everyday
Back and forth
What's it for
I don't know
I'll get out, won't have to
Check my watch
I don't have the verve to belong to this dead side
Oh, why I ever tried, I don't know
Oh, dare I face the real world?
Everyday
Back and forth, what's it for?
What's it for?
Back and forth, everyday
Everyday
Back and forth, what's it for?
I don't know, I forget, try to let desire be, desire go
Feel, feel it come, feel it come
I Feel it come
I don't know how long
It's gonna stay with me
I'll let desire be, desire go



MHDLM

Feel it come
I don't know how long it's gonna stay with me
I'll let desire be
Desire go
Dare I face the real world
Everyday
Back and forth, what's it for?
What's it for?
Back and forth, everyday
Everyday
Back and forth
What's it for
I don't know
I'll get out, won't have to
Check my watch
I don't have the verve to belong to this dead side
Oh, why I ever tried, I don't know
Oh, dare I face the real world?
Everyday
Back and forth, what's it for?
What's it for?
Back and forth, everyday
Everyday
Back and forth, what's it for?
I don't know, I forget, try to let desire be, desire go
Feel, feel it come, feel it come
I Feel it come
I don't know how long
It's gonna stay with me
I'll let desire be, desire go



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maxfotoalbum

this guy's got potential, he should write more music

Aamir Razak

You might just be onto something there

Noel Jinks

@PiñAta ! most are fans now because hip hop got old

woz.

You didn't capitalize "this" and you forgot to add a period.

ШƠƦᒺd

@Khal Drogo just him. But when he goes on tour he has a group

Camryn b

Bruh. Kevin shot out with like 6 albums within the span of 10 years. I prob have the numbers wrong but everytime a new album came out I was taken by suprise at how quickly he was spitting them out

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Ronil Bhatia

Damn this is genius now that Kevin has the mainstream attention he is re-posting Innerspeaker audio to open up everyone's eyes

woz.

There should be a comma after "damn" and you didn't end your sentence with a period.

sktrl

I remembered knowing this band when no else did... its was awesome

Colors of The Lost

@Bryan Guillen but dude his older stuff is amazing. I don’t know if many people knew about Tame Impala when this shit came but I did thanks to my dad. We knew about them since the beginning

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