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Nangs
Tame Impala Lyrics


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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?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tame Impala's song Nangs can be interpreted as a reflection on the existential uncertainty and the search for meaning in life. The opening line "We'll all be laughing with you when you die" could be read as a commentary on the inherent absurdity of life, and how our struggles and achievements will ultimately mean nothing in the face of death. The phrase "nangs" itself can be seen as an Australian slang for nitrous oxide, a popular recreational drug known for its dissociative effects. This drug-induced state of altered perception could represent the singer's attempt to escape the nihilistic reality of life, and to find some deeper truth or spirituality.


The line "But is there something more than that?" could be seen as the crux of the song, as the singer questions whether the drug experience holds any deeper significance or if it's merely a fleeting distraction. The repetition of the phrase "Sometimes I'm a ghost" could represent the singer's feelings of detachment and disconnection from the world around them, which may be further amplified by the drug-induced state. The final line "All this running around, trying to cover my shadow" could suggest the singer's inability to escape their inner demons or existential fears, no matter how much they try to distract themselves with external pleasures or experiences.


Overall, Nangs is a thought-provoking and introspective song that taps into broader themes of nihilism, spirituality and the search for meaning in life.




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

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@owenblewitt7327

Tame Impala just flexing how timeless currents is

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Classy comment

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@Glitzy Guy Currents is when you started becoming lame

@aviparker4480

bruh its only been 5.

@callisto3508

Avi Parker stuff changes in 5 years, even in 10 years this will be timeless

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As they should 💛

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@vikashdenzil

Doesn't matter if I've listened to a thousand times, it's still fresh.

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it's still fresh in the 10s of thousands I can confirm

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