Tame Impala is a psychedelic rock band of Australian musician Kevin Parker,… Read Full Bio ↴Tame Impala is a psychedelic rock band of Australian musician Kevin Parker, who writes, records, produces, and performs. As a touring act, Tame Impala consists of Parker (guitar, vocals), Dominic Simper (guitar, synthesiser), Jay Watson (synthesiser, vocals, guitar), Cam Avery (bass guitar, vocals), and Julien Barbagallo (drums, vocals). Many of the band members, including Parker, are collaborators with fellow Australian psychedelic rock band Pond. Previously signed to Modular Recordings, Tame Impala is now signed to Interscope Records in the US and Fiction Records in the UK.

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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Shifting, shifting, shifting
Aloud like it makes so
Much difference to me.
Huffing, puffing, marching
Around like I know how
Much better it should be.

I know it looks like I disagree

Nine tenths of the time

But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind

Childhood puppy is old and
Gruff, your mother wants to
Give him away.
Pillar of strength was lifted
Off his deathbed,
Three weeks ago today.

But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind

But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind

Overall Meaning

In Tame Impala's song "I Don't Really Mind," the lyrics are about the singer's internal struggle with feeling indifferent to external events. The repeated phrases of "shifting, shifting, shifting" and "huffing, puffing, marching" suggest that the singer is constantly moving and changing, but without much direction or purpose. Despite this, they claim that the things happening around them do not impact them, as they repeatedly state, "But I don't really mind."

The lyrics then mention two specific situations - the singer's old dog being given away by their mother and the death of a "pillar of strength" just three weeks prior. While these events may seem significant to those involved, the singer is apathetic towards them. The repetition of the phrase "but I don't really mind" suggests a sense of detachment and a lack of emotional investment.

Overall, the song explores themes of apathy and disconnection. The singer seems to be going through the motions of life without feeling any real emotional attachment to what is happening around them. The repetition of certain phrases adds to this sense of monotony and repetition, but also creates a hypnotic effect that draws the listener in.

Line by Line Meaning

Shifting, shifting, shifting
Constantly changing, moving and wavering

Aloud like it makes so much difference to me.
Voicing my opinion, despite the fact that it won't make much of a difference to how things will turn out.

Huffing, puffing, marching
Reacting with annoyance and anger, trying to make an impact.

Around like I know how much better it should be.
Pretending to know what's best for everyone while being clueless about it.

I know it looks like I disagree
People may think I always disagree with them.

Nine tenths of the time
Most of the time.

But I don't really mind
Despite my reactions, I am indifferent to most things.

Childhood puppy is old and gruff, your mother wants to give him away.
A dog, that was once cute and playful, has aged and now is difficult, and someone wants to dispose of it.

Pillar of strength was lifted off his deathbed, three weeks ago today.
Someone who was thought to be an unbreakable source of strength, recently passed away.

But I don't really mind
Despite the sadness of the events, I am unfazed by them.

But I don't really mind
Even though the situation seems serious, I am unconcerned with it.

But I don't really mind
Despite the gravity of what's happening, I remain untroubled and indifferent.

But I don't really mind
Despite the distressing events, I remain unaffected by them.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kevin Parker

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@giannakarlen7698

3y↑191

lyrics:
Shifting, shifting, shifting
Aloud like it makes so
Much difference to me.
Huffing, puffing, marching
Around like I know how
Much better it should be.
I know it looks like I disagree
Nine tenths of the time
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
Childhood puppy is old and
Gruff, your mother wants to
Give him away.
Pillar of strength was lifted
Off his deathbed,
Three weeks ago today.
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind

@Winter-Alpha-Omega

32w

Makes me feel as if I were sleepwalking.

I am walking asleep across my house.

It's dark, but purple lights live inside my eyes.

My feet allow me to fly across the forest of my mundane journey.

My hair flaps around, like that of an angel.

I go to the kitchen and eat Froot Loops. My teeth are left covered in colourful sugar.

@aidanbblp4308

45w↑1

Shifting, shifting, shifting aloud
Like it makes so much difference to me
Huffing, puffing, marching around
Like I know how much better it should be
I know it looks like I disagree nine-tenths of the time

But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind

Childhood puppy is old and gruff
Your mother wants to give him away
Pillar of strength was lifted off his deathbed
Three weeks ago today

But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind

But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind

But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind
But I don't really mind

All comments from YouTube:

@akshaygupta2080

3y↑563

Kevin dropping the songs everyday which I have listened a 1000 times before, but I don't really mind....

@jnts10

2y↑4

I know whats is this, everytime that i listen Tame Impala i jave a feeling of nostalgic

@blinkenschnaag777

2y↑1

That's right. You can feel a bit of Van Halen in this one

@hl8637

Cool

@deepitkotian2048

3y↑239

I DON’T REALLY MIND listening to Tame Impala for every single day of my life.

@David-js3fn

44w

Haha for real. I wonder how many plays I've racked up over the years. You should check out Waiting For Your Call by Parallel Place. It has a similar sound

@dianalopes9404

3y↑144

Tame impala music makes me so calm and less stressed out than any other artist out there.

@giannakarlen7698

3y↑191

@cridanrome

3y↑12

Thank you for your service

@bfitzs

3y↑10

@@cridanromeBut I don't really mind!

@vintagextapes6232

3y↑47

1:39 completely bliss

@ViniciusMartarello

3y↑6

This one and Endors Toi 🍃

@zypwrld

Jumpscare

@a-a-ron9571

3y↑49

tame impala is therapy 🖖🏽

@griffinrosati985

3y↑26

I think this is my favorite off the album tbh. Runway House City Clouds and I Don’t Really Mind are such amazing songs to end the album with, I could just listen to this song on repeat for days. Innerspeaker is such an amazing work of art, and I’m glad I began listening to Tame Impala.

@nameface6934

2y↑1

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@miguelarteagagarcia1191

3y↑100

I love Tame Impala.

@abdsnomadicescapades7773

3y↑7

The feeling is mutual my friend.

@doorluchtigheidthewondeear4809

3y↑4

I love Chevrolet Impala

@abdsnomadicescapades7773

@@doorluchtigheidthewondeear4809 chutiya

@dixoncider3086

3y↑84

I don't really mind....... Tame Impala being the only music I listen to for the rest of my life.

@nayo.1582

3y↑6

This deserves more like

@touka1042

3y↑19

1:39 omg...that feeling was so inexplicable 💖

@franzxso

3y↑21

Acid Jesus I will always be eternally grateful for your music

@gabrielle4589

3y↑17

i love how he posted his first video 10 years ago, then disappeared for 5 years then posted a few videos then redisapeared for 3 years posted a few songs then disappeared again for 2 years then came back and has been posting literally every month ever since. this man is a legend

@iamhereblossom1588

42w↑3

A legend for uploading his old catalogue? Lol i also don't think he's the one who runs this channel. Probably hired someone to do that.

@HarrisonBradke

25w↑2

@@iamhereblossom1588i believe its because the albums went platinum or gold so they are now reuploaded with newer mixes to sound better

@loganwest1527

3y↑30

It's a vibe

@vintagextapes6232

3y↑16

this track is so underrated

@vintagextapes6232

3y↑18

i’m loving the reposting of innerspeaker😌

@alvarogutierrezmorcillo2541

3y↑199

Alright, all songs re-published. Now it's time for the 10th anniversary reissue announcement my dude!

@SyckoSiren

3y↑3

Hell yeah

@domsquaaa4323

3y↑4

What’s a reissue announcement

@Queeentrasputo

3y↑8

that's it, I wish he would continue with the Pre-Innerspeaker songs, but i dont think he will :(

@whitmore-project

3y↑3

Well, IT’S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@galaxyshores9601

3y↑90

Wish I could hear the synths at 1:39 for the first time again

@CheeksOfButt

3y↑20

Just heard them for the first time... I was mesmerized :0

@isaacleone6551

3y↑30

I’m at 1:08 and I’m about to hear the synths for the first time

@isaacleone6551

3y↑14

OH 😳😳😳

@etiennekneubuhler6766

3y↑1

Yoooooooooo

@ssjliano9971

3y↑7

Bruh I just heard for the first time rn and I can’t stop replaying it wtf!!!!!

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@alithepally

3y↑57

SHIFTING SHIFTING SHIFTING

@sh1ft3r_98

3y↑8

That's how I got my name

@therealperson9333

3y↑24

Honestly, I have listened to this album for more than a year or two and this is the first time listening to this song. I love this song so much now ngl.

@ogre1897

3y↑14

Love tame impala ❤️

@ferchis00

3y↑11

This music is art

@wattsnottaken1

2y↑7

I could listen to that outro loop for 15 minutes straight. I love the outro of this song.it’s a short outro loop but it’s so good. Just pay attention to it you’ll hear some cool little details.

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@veronicaacaro

3y↑9

this song has to be one of my favorites, it’s so fucking amazing

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@NoisyMachines

3y↑11

You are a great source of inspiration Kevin!

@Demiurgo_o

3y↑4

Your music wake up my magic and special souls 🙏🏻 and blessed you!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰✨🌟

@austinrichardson9687

3y↑18

It was a pleasure while it lasted, that’s for sure

@lupodelupis3672

1y↑1

Modern Psychedelia at its best...Tame Impala remembers me the times of the Stone Roses Fool's Gold.

@MokenLanX

3y↑6

Definitely one of the best on innerspeaker, also i love it cause its beatlesque

@giselleidler6954

3y↑6

okay this song is just... good

@xMeyKittyCat

3y↑4

This is my happy moment of the day

@dirtonmyshoes

3y↑10

I really wish I could go back and feel listening to innerspeaker for the first time.

@BasedToastt

2y↑5

im surprised this isn’t as popular like the less i know the better this song is basically like literal art.

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@cosmomcfloso5820

WOW! THAT SYNTH WAS CRAZYYY

@realNom2mooncow

28w↑1

Finally, I have listened to every main Tame Impala song.

@kintaro182

3y↑3

the drums.. 🥁🔥

@merdefilms3837

3y↑2

Beautiful

@lynottsounds3957

3y↑2

I love all of the sounds Kevin creates x

@lynottsounds3957

3y↑1

same

@TABBYMUSIC

3y↑292

He’s singing in cursive.

@mikeexits

3y↑14

Or, in phaser.

@Nikki_Foxx

3y↑6

That role has already been given to Jack Stauber

@reuploader1609

@@Nikki_Foxx ok

@dumpsky

29w↑1

forever an awesome track.

@emilianiliedragusanu4403

3y↑3

The new song for good vibes

@cynthiasarkis8581

3y↑1

Why is everything Kevin makes so flawless

@humanbecomemachine3346

3y↑2

this is gonna be a hit i can feel it

@papsiisaac3084

3y↑1

lovely

@eseliot98

2y↑2

Masterpiece

@nameface6934

it really is, btw if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@miguelangelcarrenosanchez2012

3y↑13

Mexico 🇲🇽 loves you

@ssjliano9971

3y↑1

1:39 I’m a geek for moments like these it just fills me up with excitement 😅😅

@DanilBaigalin

8w↑1

Я слушаю это уже в 100 раз, but i don't . . . reeeeally miiiiiiiiiiiiind

@deepitkotian2048

3y↑3

Shifting Shifting Shifting

@gabrielfitness8880

1y↑4

Escuto tame Impala desde 2014😍😍🇧🇷🇧🇷

@ghostisblack

3y↑3

I Don't Really Mind listening to this song.

@notangel4282

3y↑3

He should make a album called tame impala smash hits

@arimasson

Best drums ever

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@salma-iq8kv

3y↑6

not this song being stuck in my head for the past few days

@yessigonzalez7233

This is all that I need 💖💖💖💖
I love u 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@drinkmoreagua8984

A vibeeeee

@andnow_thevibes

3y↑1

YOU AND KID CUDI need to collab. That would be the ultimate psychedelic/hiphop/groovy/trippy hum and angelic voice crossover. My god how amazing you two would be together

@ssjliano9971

3y↑1

They did already!!! On cudis new album in DIVE!

@andnow_thevibes

@@ssjliano9971 this comment was made before the album came out

@ssjliano9971

@@andnow_thevibes okay sorry

@daboekroontjas3362

3y↑4

This is the album I'm gonna play for my kids and ask them "what do you know about music, youngins?"

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@jelletenballs360

22w

@@nameface6934 I can see a comment from your silly ass on every Innerspeaker song promoting this random ass band I swear to god

@Thefreakyfreek

2y↑2

That part around 2:00 that did something i dont know what butvit feels real good

@MassiveFish-hp4pm

you should listen to the doublejumps if you like tame impala

@Avidiaplays

3y↑4

Love it.

@SirJacobsPY

3y↑4

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one/
Una sorpresa de seguro, pero una bienvenida

@mikeexits

3y↑1

Much love to you all <3

@nomenenhum4395

Amo esse cara

@edwardfirered4264

Amazing

@jb.4220

An Under appreciated Tame Impala Song

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@user-ku6wg9ki5z

13w

I f***ing love this song

@blinkenschnaag777

2y↑1

I heard a hint of Van Halen, Joe Satriani, and Steve Vai on this track. Brilliant 👍

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@matthewball9851

3y↑2

1:39 the moment Kevin realised a saw tooth wave is the synth equivalent of a fuzz pedal hahaha.

@tarfact

3y↑1

straight facts though then came currents the saw tooth album

@Kai00255

Tame impala 🔥

@Abhishek.Basnyat

Listening to this on a plane is a different experience.

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@nettofred

this is gold

@MassiveFish-hp4pm

you should check out the doublejumps if you like tame impala

@ramon_overdrive

Please come to Brazil, Kevin. Would love to groove with ya. 😎👌🏽

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@yurigabriel6095

2y↑1

INCRÍVEL KEVIN VOCE E INCRÍVEL

@nameface6934

2y↑1

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@yurigabriel6095

2y↑1

@@nameface6934 thanks 🇧🇷🇧🇷

@danielojaaru2344

Underrated

@evanwoodward6376

3y↑8

As a Liverpool resident, this sounds so much like the Beatles it hurts

@fineman90

This track is something

@nameface6934

2y↑1

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@cellogirl20

When tame impala created feels like we always go backwards... ultimate balloon track. Also tame impala, hold my beer...

@uncle.samc4778

3y↑1

This is the one that made me fall for this band

@nameface6934

2y↑1

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@ari-hr1jq

Yes omg

@theproject7451

No necesito tiempo, el tiempo me necesita a mi

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@husseinmostafa6924

3y↑1

Ayyyyyy🔥🔥🔥🔥

@zookaadel

god I love Kevin Parker

@Winter-Alpha-Omega

32w

@JensVanDeAarde

3y↑2

Ah yes

@Erick-pw2dk

Toca igual que antes 😔😔😔

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@abhirajgill3217

made for anytime

@Robex88

3y↑1

Uwu escuchar esto en fundidora con un ajito. Uma delicia

@aidanbblp4308

45w↑1

@juu3894

3y↑1

very good

@daricoamazing1604

COME TO ARGENTINA SOON KEVIN 🇦🇷🎸🇦🇷🥁🇦🇷🎹🇦🇷

@marijocastro2061

Sorry but I love this album on LSD, brb gotta get one

@Endoxboud

3y↑1

Li jayin men 3end Issam 🪐

@schondos8073

Do an album with King Gizzard

You won’t

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@stoneguy1737

3y↑2

This song is playing again, but I don't really mind.

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@stephaniecummings6490

one more year

@nameface6934

if you like tame impala you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me early tame impala vibes

@benjamazoros2505

3y↑1

👑

@getse5362

3y↑2

Shifting, shifting, shifting. I’m supposed to be in my online classes, but come on! Tame Impala there is only one, and in the life there are many classes.