Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
Tame Impala Lyrics


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It feels like I only go backwards, baby
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
It feels like we only go backwards, darling

I know that you think you sound silly when you call my name
But I hear it inside my head all day
When I realize I'm just holding on to the hope that maybe


Your feelings don't show

It feels like I only go backwards, baby
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
It feels like we only go backwards, darling

The seed of all this indecision isn't me, oh no
'Cause I decided long ago
But that's the way it seems to go
When tryin' so hard to get to something real
It feels

It feels like I only go backwards, darling
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
It feels like we only go backwards, darling
It feels like I only go backwards, baby
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
Feels like we only go backwards, darling
Feels like I only go backwards, baby
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"

I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
Feels like we only go backwards, darling

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tame Impala's song "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" express frustration and confusion about a relationship that seems to be going in reverse. The singer laments that despite his efforts to move forward, everything seems to be pulling him backward. He admits that he keeps holding on to the hope that the person he loves feels the same way, but he can't be sure.


The line "It feels like I only go backwards, baby" is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the singer's overwhelming sense of stagnation. He knows that he should move on, but he can't seem to let go of the idea of a future with this person. The line "I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again" suggests that this isn't the first time the singer has been in this position; he's tired of getting his hopes up, only to be disappointed again and again.


The lyrics also touch on the idea that sometimes the things we want the most are the things that are most out of reach. The line "When trying so hard to get to something real" suggests that the singer is putting in a lot of effort to make this relationship work, but it's not getting any easier. Despite everything, he can't help but feel like he's only going backwards.


Overall, "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" is a poignant examination of the complexities of love and relationships. It's a reminder that sometimes, no matter how much we want something, we can't force it to work.


Line by Line Meaning

It feels like I only go backwards, baby
The situation seems to be stagnant and not progressing forward, like going backwards in life.


Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
Despite feeling stuck, there’s a feeling of willingness to keep trying and moving forward.


I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
Despite the feeling of being stuck, there is still hope that the situation will change for the better.


It feels like we only go backwards, darling
The situation not moving forward seems to be shared with the other person involved.


I know that you think you sound silly when you call my name
The other person may feel embarrassed or hesitant to express their feelings.


But I hear it inside my head all day
Despite the other person’s hesitation, the speaker can’t help but think about them all the time.


When I realize I'm just holding on to the hope that maybe
The speaker is aware that they may be holding onto false hope of the other person reciprocating their feelings.


Your feelings don't show
The other person’s true feelings are unknown and not expressed.


The seed of all this indecision isn't me, oh no
The speaker does not believe they are the source of the lack of progress in the situation.


'Cause I decided long ago
The speaker already made a decision, but it seems like no progress has been made.


But that's the way it seems to go
Despite making a decision, things aren’t going according to plan.


When tryin' so hard to get to something real
The speaker is putting in a lot of effort to make the situation work and become something meaningful.


It feels
Overall, the situation feels stagnant and there is a lack of progress and growth.




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Written by: Kevin Parker

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Vaishnavi Sutrave

Chorus]
It feels like I only go backwards, baby
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
Feels like we only go backwards, darling

[Verse 1]
I know that you think you sound silly when you call my name
But I hear it inside my head all day
When I realise I'm just holding on to the hope that maybe
Your feelings don't show

[Chorus]
It feels like I only go backwards, baby
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
Feels like we only go backwards, darling

[Verse 2]
The seed of all this indecision isn't me, oh no
'Cause I decided long ago
But that's the way it seems to go
When trying so hard to get to something real, it feels

[Chorus]
It feels like I only go backwards, darling
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
But I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
Feels like we only go backwards, darling
It feels like I only go backwards, baby
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
But I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
Feels like we only go backwards, darling
It feels like I only go backwards, baby
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
But I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
Feels like we only go backwards, darling



All comments from YouTube:

JS Rum

This song + headphones + dark room = perfection

Chaitanya

And a joint

OnePiece01

And a tab

Tania

Chaitanya yessssss

rizky yankee

And weed

Ojberretta Berretta

no headphones nice subwoofer acid and lots of colors nd bright colored lights

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madeleine p.

It's crazy how in a few decades, this generation will be nostalgic for songs like this just like our parents are for '70s and '80s music.

219 SRT4

Only going backwards my friend;)

The simulation is a work of art

Kevin Ferreira

Well, it does ressonate with 60's-80's music :B Also, people will probably call Trap music classic sometime U . U

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@Kevin Ferreira it's already happening with songs like Codeine Crazy and 90210

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