Desire Be Desire Go
Tame Impala Lyrics
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How long it's gonna
Stay with me, whoa
I'll let desire be, desire go
Ooh, 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 don't have
The verve to belong
To this dead side, whoa
Why I ever tried, I don't know
Ooh, 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, whoa
I'll let desire be, desire go
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 singer 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 singer 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 singer 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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Ann Simpson
on The Less I Know the Better
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