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.
Endors Toi
Tame Impala Lyrics
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I look down at my feet
It's a hypnotist's arm
And it works like a charm
But I won't be deprived
Real world, surreal life
Do or die
There is time
You'll be fine
In the morning you'll find
Real life was such a grind
Off I go, day is done
Where a new one's just begun
The lyrics to Tame Impala's "Endors Toi" convey a sense of surrender to the hypnotic and surrealistic effects of modern life. The first lines "Soothing repeat, I look down at my feet, it's a hypnotist's arm, and it works like a charm" describe a feeling of being lured into a trance-like state by the repetition and monotony of everyday life. This image of a hypnotist's arm working like a charm is a metaphor for the seductive power of routine, which can only be broken by a conscious decision to resist.
The following lines "But I won't be deprived, real world, surreal life, do or die, there is time, go to sleep, you'll be fine" suggest that the singer is aware of the dangers of being lulled into complacency, but is also aware of the importance of finding a balance between what is real and what is surreal. The phrase "real world, surreal life" seems to encapsulate this balance, suggesting that there is a merging of the two worlds that can be both daunting and liberating. The last couple of lines "In the morning you'll find, real life was such a grind, off I go, day is done, where a new one's just begun" describes a cycle of daily life. The singer seems to take the mundanity of daily routine in stride, accepting that there will always be another new day.
Overall, "Endors Toi" is a reflective song that speaks to the struggle of maintaining a sense of purpose and self-awareness in the face of the monotonous rhythms of modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
Soothing repeat
The melodic and calming sound puts me at ease.
I look down at my feet
I am self-aware and mindful of my surroundings.
It's a hypnotist's arm
The music has a hypnotic effect on me.
And it works like a charm
It has a powerful and effective impact on me.
But I won't be deprived
I refuse to be without this experience.
Real world, surreal life
My everyday life seems ordinary while this experience seems extraordinary.
Do or die
I must make a decision with no alternative options.
There is time
I have enough time to complete what I need to do.
Go to sleep
Rest and rejuvenation is necessary for success.
You'll be fine
All will be well and good.
In the morning you'll find
The next day will bring new opportunities and experiences.
Real life was such a grind
Everyday life is mundane and routine.
Off I go, day is done
The current day has come to an end.
Where a new one's just begun
The next day brings new and exciting possibilities.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kevin Parker
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Endors Toi Lyrics:
Soothing repeat
I look down at my feet
It's a hypnotist's arm
And it works like a charm
But I won't be deprived
Real worlds, surreal life
Do or die
There is time
Go to sleep
You'll be fine
In the morning you'll find
Real life was such a grind
Off I go, day is done
Where a new one's just begun
@megawolf9760
Soothing repeat
I look down at my feet
It's a hypnotist's arm
And it works like a charm
But I won't be deprived
Real worlds, surreal life
Do or die
There is time
Go to sleep
You'll be fine
In the morning you'll find
Real life was such a grind
Off I go, day is done
Where a new one's just begun
@andreidiaconu3181
LYRICS 🥀🖤🥀
Soothing repeat
I look down at my feet
It's a hypnotist's arm
And it works like a charm
But I won't be deprived
Real world, surreal life
Oh, I doubt there is time
Go to sleep, you'll be fine
In the morning you'll find
Real life was such a grind
Off I go, day is done
Where a new one's just begun
@lucidityedits
Endors Toi is one of Kevin’s greatest masterpieces to date. It gives off such an inexplicable vibe
@feelsokayman3959
have to agree, i cant wait to listen to this while tripping, will be insane.
@camiloc99888
@FeelsOkayMan Its something that you live once
@abirhasankhan9327
There is a MV of Endors Toi... that's how it feels like
@feelsokayman3959
@Psychodelian Art what do you mean by that?
@sufjan4877
Inexplicable*
@user-he8yu8ft8q
i like how everybody claims that each song is Kevin's best song
@todorivanov1909
goes to show the level of his musicianship
@linatrogdon3390
was just thinking the same! but it’s so true, like i can never argue with anyone on what’s the best song bc they’re all completely amazing
@sp00kyd4ddy6
Liked by all, loved by many. That's pretty much how most of his songs go. Always atleast 1 song you'll love from one of his albums.