Flow
Tame Impala Lyrics
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I like the wind so wind the windows down
Oh
See my flow
So we all
And now come back down... again...
Makes me wonder how I ever felt so good;
Oh
Feel it all
Flows down
Oh
I'm already gone
I'm already gone
Wake me when you're done
Let me fill your flow
Feel my flow
Feel at home
Feel alone
The lyrics of Tame Impala's "Flow" describe a sense of movement and change in one's life, even when things around them seem still. The opening line "well the air is still but we are moving" sets the tone for the song, suggesting a contrasting state of being where external elements like the wind can provide a sense of motion and energy. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the way we navigate through life - even when things seem stagnant or unchanging, we are still moving and evolving as individuals.
The repetition of the phrase "feel my flow" throughout the song suggests a focus on the internal experience of change and growth, rather than external factors driving that change. The lines "makes me wonder how I ever felt so good, so alone" hint at a personal transformation or awakening, possibly after a period of feeling isolated or disconnected. The repeated refrain "I'm already gone" could be interpreted as a sense of detachment from the past, a willingness to move forward and embrace new experiences.
Overall, the lyrics of "Flow" suggest a deep internal journey of growth and change, and the importance of embracing that flow and allowing oneself to be open to new experiences and perspectives.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the air is still but we are moving
Despite the stillness in the air, we are in motion
I like the wind so wind the windows down
I enjoy the feeling of wind, so please roll down the windows
Oh
An expression of emotion or realization
See my flow
Take notice of my artistic rhythm
So we all
Together, everyone shares in the experience
And now come back down... again...
Returning to reality after a music-induced trance-like state
Makes me wonder how I ever felt so good;
The positive feeling from the music is so strong, it's hard to imagine feeling better
Oh
An expression of emotion or realization
So alone
Despite being surrounded by others, feelings of loneliness persist
Feel it all
Taking in and experiencing all the emotions
Flows down
The music or emotions have a downward flow or effect
Oh
An expression of emotion or realization
I'm already gone
The music has taken the listener to an altered state of mind
I'm already gone
Reiterating the previous line for emphasis
Wake me when you're done
As if dreaming, the listener wants to stay in the music-induced state until it's over
Let me fill your flow
The listener wants to share their feeling of creative energy or inspiration with others
Feel my flow
Encouraging the listener to experience the artist's creative rhythm
Feel at home
Feel comfortable and welcome in the music-induced state
Feel alone
Despite being surrounded by others, feelings of isolation remain
Contributed by Anna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ryzboy2850
Well the air is still but we are moving
I like the wind so wind the windows down
Oh
See my flow
So we all
And now come back down... again...
Makes me wonder how I ever felt so good;
Oh
So alone
Feel it all
Flows down
Oh
I'm already gone
I'm already gone
Wake me when you're done
Let me fill your flow
Feel my flow
Feel at home
Feel alone
@sinvalsjunior
well the air is still but we are moving
i like the wind so wind the windows down
oh, see my flow
so we all
and now come back down again
makes me wonder how I ever felt so good
oh, so alone
feel it all
flows down
i'm already gone
wake me when you're done
let me fill your flow
feel at home
feel alone
@MF_UNDERTOW
I'm doing everything in my power to ensure this band becomes world famous. Tell all your friends.
@masonehubbard
It worked
@ajaysakhrani8057
YOU DID IT
@MF_UNDERTOW
@@ajaysakhrani8057 it was all me. I deserve some royalties.
@ajaysakhrani8057
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@ajaysakhrani8057
@@MF_UNDERTOW love how youre replying to a comment 10 years later
@danielcollins8457
watching kevin's progression from making pure organic psychedelic rock to the synth-driven pop ballads on Currents is fascinating. Lonerism was the perfect bridge between Innerspeaker and Currents, it made Kevin's transformation seem so, so natural.
@oddestofplaces
perfectly said
@earthlifecrisis
@@oddestofplaces second that
@valeriacastillo6165
YEES! Just what I was thinking last night