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.
Half Full Glass Of Wine
Tame Impala Lyrics
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I gave up waiting at seventeen past midnight
Now my only company's a half full glass of wine
Leave me no choice but to plot my revenge
You leave me no choice but to plot my revenge
It's been so long since I held your hand
Thank God that I've been blessed with a patient mind
'Cause what I want to happen won't happen in a very long time
Now my only company's a half full glass of wine
Leave me no choice but to plot my revenge
Leave me no choice but to plot my revenge
Leave me no choice but to plot my revenge, alright
It's been so long since I held your hand
You don't know how hard it can be
You don't know how hard it can be
The lyrics to Tame Impala's Half Full Glass Of Wine depict a person who has been left waiting for their significant other who is out, after they promised to be home earlier. It's past midnight, and the person has given up waiting and turned to a half-full glass of wine for comfort. The frustration and loneliness come out as the person declares they have no choice but to plot their revenge. This is a statement that reflects their sense of powerlessness in that moment, as they are too hurt to consider anything else. The song highlights the feeling of being stuck in a situation with no immediate solution, so all they can think of is to plot the next move.
Throughout the song, the person bemoans the lack of affection they are receiving, as evidenced by the line, "It's been so long since I've held your hand, you don't know how hard it can be." This line compounded with the chorus indicate that the loneliness is not just due to the significant other not showing up, but represents deeper-seated issues that have been ongoing for a while, that have resulted in one-sidedness and disregard for the other person's feelings.
In conclusion, the song is about the emotions one experiences during a one-sided relationship in which the other person emotionally detaches themselves from the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Said you wouldn't be home late tonight
You promised that you will not stay out late tonight.
I gave up waiting at seventeen past midnight
I stopped waiting for you at 12:17 AM.
Now my only company's a half full glass of wine
I am alone now, with only half a glass of wine to drink.
Leave me no choice but to plot my revenge
You have left me with no other option but to plan revenge.
It's been so long
It has been a very long time.
Since I've held your hand
Since I last held your hand in mine.
Thank God that I've been blessed with a patient mind
I am fortunate to have a patient mind, for what I desire will take a long time to come true.
Cause' what I want to happen won't happen in a very long time
Because what I want to happen is not possible for a long time.
Now my only company's a half full glass of wine
Just like before, I am alone with a half-filled glass of wine.
Leave me no choice but to plot my revenge
Again, you have given me no option but to plot revenge.
You don't know how hard it can be
You have no idea how difficult it can be.
You don't know how hard it can be
You have no idea how difficult it can be.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kevin Richard Parker
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[Intro]
[Instrumental Solo]
[Verse 1: Kevin Parker]
Said you wouldn't be home late tonight
I gave up waiting at seventeen past midnight
Now my only company's a half full glass of wine
Leave me no choice but to plot my revenge
You leave me no choice but to plot my revenge
It's been so long
Since I've held your hand
You don't know how hard it can be
Thank God that I've been blessed with a patient mind
Cause' what I want to happen won't happen in a very long time
Now my only company's a half full glass of wine
(Leave me no choice but to plot my revenge)
It's been so long
Since I've held your hand
You don't know how hard it can be
[Outro]
You don't know how hard it can be
[Guitar Solo]
[Drum Solo]
@alfiehessarahadhian8562
Said you wouldn't be home late tonight
I gave up waiting at seventeen past midnight
Now my only company's a half full glass of wine
You leave me no choice but to plot my revenge
You leave me no choice but to plot my revenge
It's been so long since I held your hand
You don't know how hard it can be
I thank god I've been blessed with a patient mind
Because what I want to happen won't happen in a very long time
Now my only company's a half full glass of wine
It's been so long since I held your hand
You don't know how hard it can be
@wolferthehawkeye
Psychedelic Rock is one of the best genres
@Pickering144
+Wolfer the Hawkeye Fuck ya!
@dakratos7140
+Wolfer the Hawkeye wohohooo tranquilo viejo... Esta muy bueno, hermoso, pero no generalices! xD
@wolferthehawkeye
Si lo es, los 60's fueron una revolución musical en el verano del amor, cosas como Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd (sus primeros discos por que los demás fueron progresivos), The beatles (Sgt. peppers), Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, ufff, etc.
El género sentó bases e inspiró a miles.
Por lo tanto, si lo es mi shavo xD
@ShinyGlide
please support https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEI2-ZuHjRU
@ShinyGlide
please support https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CixcfHj4LRk
@smedleybutlerjr.1877
I just discovered these guys a few minutes ago. I'm a 56 year old Prog Rock guitarist and Yes disciple. This band is awesome. This is so groovy, creative, both original and retro. Reminds me a little of early Floyd or Syd Barret on "The Madcap Laughs." I guess it's the brainchild of one guy, Kevin Parker. I think my faith in modern music has been restored.
@Charlotte-ro9pf
+Smedley Butler Jr. Ditto. There are some very talented modern bands out there. Coming from a fellow Yes enthusiast :)
@MrBrno
+Smedley Butler Jr. They changed their sound from Rock to Pop actually, it's a shame.
@baracuboriginal
its Nice to know someone likes tame impala music. keep going big guy.