Parker originally conceived the project in Perth in 2007. After a series of singles and EPs, Tame Impala's debut studio album, InnerSpeaker, was released in 2010; it was certified gold in Australia and well received by critics. Parker's 2012 follow-up, Lonerism, was also acclaimed, reaching platinum status in Australia and receiving a Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Music Album. Tame Impala's third album, Currents, was released in July 2015,[6] and like its predecessor, it won ARIA Awards for Best Rock Album and Album of the Year. Parker won the APRA Award for Song of the Year 2016 for Currents' first track, "Let It Happen". The fourth and most recent studio album, The Slow Rush, was released 14 February 2020.
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Tame Impala Lyrics
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Gotta be above it
And I know that I gotta be above it now
And I know that I can't let them bring me down
And I gotta bide my time as a face in the crowd
And I know that I gotta be above it now
And I gotta bide my time as a face in the crowd
And I know that I gotta be above it now
And I cannot let them all just bring me down
This time I'm just gonna take it all
I'm never gonna shake it up
I'll just close my eyes and make so that all the things don't affect me now
I know that I gotta be above it now
And I cannot let them all just bring me down
This time I'm just gonna take or I'm never gonna shake it
I'll just close my eyes and make so that all the things don't affect me now
Gotta be above it
Gotta be above it
The lyrics to Tame Impala's "Be Above It" are about the struggle to rise above negativity and doubt, both from external sources and from within oneself. The singer acknowledges that he must be "above it" in order to succeed, and that this means not letting others bring him down or allowing his own doubts to take over. The repetition of the phrase "gotta be above it" emphasizes the importance of this mindset, and creates a sort of mantra for the listener to follow.
The second verse repeats the idea of having to bide one's time and remain a face in the crowd, implying that success might not come immediately or easily. The lines "This time I'm just gonna take it all / I'm never gonna shake it up" convey a sense of determination and resilience, as the singer resolves to not let outside forces affect him anymore.
Overall, "Be Above It" is a call to resilience and determination, urging the listener to rise above negativity and stay focused on their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta be above it
The importance of rising above negative situations in life.
Gotta be above it
The need to maintain a positive outlook and attitude to move forward in life.
And I know that I gotta be above it now
An acknowledgement of the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and avoiding negativity.
And I know that I can't let them bring me down
A realization that negative influences should not be allowed to impact one's life and attitude.
And I gotta bide my time as a face in the crowd
The need to remain patient and wait for the right opportunities to arise.
And I know that I gotta be above it now
Reinforcement of the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and not giving in to negativity.
This time I'm just gonna take it all
A decision to face challenges head-on and not be intimidated by them.
I'm never gonna shake it up
A commitment to staying steady and maintaining composure under pressure.
I'll just close my eyes and make so that all the things don't affect me now
A determination to maintain a positive attitude and block out negativity.
And I cannot let them all just bring me down
A reaffirmation that negative influences should not be allowed to impact one's life and attitude.
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Written by: EROL ALKAN, KEVIN PARKER
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