According to the Spotify Song Storyline series, Parker said that the song is “from the perspective of someone who shuts out love because they’re afraid of the future.”
Is It True
Tame Impala Lyrics
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Feelin' all different kinds of things
We were talkin' about everything
From the past to the happenin'
We started talkin' 'bout devotion
The kind that goes on eternally
And I tell her I'm in love with her
But how can I know that I'll always be?
She just said, "Is it true? Is it true? Tell me now"
It's a promise I can't make and I won't validate
Was I in some kind of mood? I don't know, I don't care
Now I'm sleepin' in my room, here I am, back again
She's in my
I was happy just listening
No intention to be mentioning
We started talkin' 'bout the future
'Bout the notion I was motioning
I'm just so terrified to face up
Like any moment I might wake up
'Cause she's the only thing I think of
I told my mother that I love her
She just said, "Is it true? Is it true? Tell me now"
It's a promise I can't make and I won't validate
Was I being immature? I don't know, I don't care
Now I'm sleeping in my room, here I am, back again
She's in my
In my
I said, "We'll see"
We'll see
In my
We'll see
Oh, we'll see
We'll see
We'll see, we'll see, we'll see
See how we go
Until we know what the future holds
Ah, we'll see
We'll see
We'll see, we'll see, we'll see
The lyrics of Tame Impala's "Is It True" seemingly tackle the uncertainties and anxieties of a person in a romantic relationship, particularly in committing to someone for life. The first verse presents a casual conversation between the two, which gradually became more intimate. Kevin Parker, the singer, tells the girl that he loves her, but immediately questions whether he could guarantee that feeling would last for eternity. The chorus repeats the phrase "Is it true?" as though the girl wants assurance that his words of affection were indeed authentic. However, Parker cannot give that pledge and says, "It's a promise I can't make and I won't validate."
The second verse still exposes the singer's hesitations, even though "I'm just so terrified to face up" about it. He stresses that the girl is the only thing he thinks of, and even told his mother that he loved her. Nevertheless, the girl only queries him with "Is it true?" and Parker responds again, "We'll see. We'll see." The repetition of "We'll see" emphasizes the idea that commitment is a gradual process, which cannot be forced. Regardless of how it ends, both parties must take the necessary steps to ensure that they recognize where they are heading.
Overall, "Is It True" lyrically showcases the emotional journey of a character who grapples with self-doubt and fear of commitment. The lyrics particularly emphasize this in the line "I'm just so terrified to face up/Like any moment I might wake up" which encapsulates the idea of being caught up in a dream of love versus the reality of committing to it. Consequently, the song becomes a reflection of the complexities that come with relationships, making it relatable to many.
Line by Line Meaning
We were hangin' in the morning
We were spending time together in the morning
Feelin' all different kinds of things
Experiencing a wide range of emotions
We were talkin' about everything
Having a conversation about many different topics
From the past to the happenin'
From past experiences to current events
We started talkin' 'bout devotion
We discussed the concept of strong commitment
The kind that goes on eternally
A commitment that lasts forever
And I tell her I'm in love with her
I express my romantic feelings to her
But how can I know that I'll always be?
I question whether my feelings will remain constant
She just said, "Is it true? Is it true? Tell me now"
She asks for confirmation of my feelings
It's a promise I can't make and I won't validate
I cannot make a promise I may not keep and I won't confirm it
Was I in some kind of mood? I don't know, I don't care
I don't remember if I was emotional or not, and it doesn't matter to me
Now I'm sleepin' in my room, here I am, back again
I am back in my room and sleeping again after the conversation
She's in my
Her presence is still in my mind
I was happy just listening
I was content to simply listen to her talk
No intention to be mentioning
I didn't plan to bring up any specific topic
We started talkin' 'bout the future
We began discussing future plans
'Bout the notion I was motioning
About the idea I was suggesting
I'm just so terrified to face up
I'm afraid to confront my feelings
Like any moment I might wake up
I feel like I might be in a dream state and reality could hit me at any time
'Cause she's the only thing I think of
She is constantly on my mind
I told my mother that I love her
I expressed love to my mother
She just said, "Is it true? Is it true? Tell me now"
My mother asked for confirmation of my feelings
It's a promise I can't make and I won't validate
I cannot make a promise I may not keep and I won't confirm it
Was I being immature? I don't know, I don't care
I am not concerned whether my behavior was childish or not
Now I'm sleeping in my room, here I am, back again
I am back in my room and sleeping again after the conversation
She's in my
Her presence is still in my mind
I said, "We'll see"
I responded with a vague statement
We'll see
We will wait and see what happens
In my
I am still thinking about everything
Oh, we'll see
We will wait and see what happens
See how we go
We will figure it out as we go along
Until we know what the future holds
We will not make any definite plans until we know more about the future
We'll see
We will wait and see what happens
We'll see
We will wait and see what happens
We'll see, we'll see, we'll see
We will see about everything
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kevin Parker
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@GoogleUser-ms6hr
Little known fact about Tame Impala is that it's not a band like everyone says it's actually one guy that guys called Kevin Parker did I mention he's in tame impala but tame impala isn't a band it's just Kevin Parker who's behind the band Tame Impala which is actually not a band but is just one guy who is called Kevin Parker and this guy who's name is Kevin Parker is actually in a band that's actually only a band live and is called Tame Impala
Did I mention that Kevin Parker plays live with a band and they are called Tame Impala but it's not a band because the guy called Kevin Parker who can also be called tame impala is actually the only one behind tame impala?
@aidanbblp4308
We were hangin' in the morning
Feelin' all different kinds of things
We were talkin' about everything
From the past to the happenin'
We started talkin' 'bout devotion
The kind that goes on eternally
And I tell her I'm in love with her
But how can I know that I'll always be?
She just said, "Is it true? Is it true? Tell me now"
It's a promise I can't make and I won't validate
Was I in some kind of mood? I don't know, I don't care
Now I'm sleepin' in my room, here I am, back again
She's in my
I was happy just listening
No intention to be mentioning
We started talkin' 'bout the future
'Bout the notion I was motioning
I'm just so terrified to face up
Like any moment I might wake up
'Cause she's the only thing I think of
I told my mother that I love her
She just said, "Is it true? Is it true? Tell me now"
It's a promise I can't make and I won't validate
Was I being immature? I don't know, I don't care
Now I'm sleeping in my room, here I am, back again
She's in my
In my
I said, "We'll see"
We'll see
In my
We'll see
Oh, we'll see
We'll see
We'll see, we'll see, we'll see
See how we go
Until we know what the future holds
Ah, we'll see
We'll see
We'll see, we'll see, we'll see
@CelestialDraconis
Acid Jesus has blessed us in these dark times.
@tshegomalebana7297
😂😂😂
@zayisweird78
“Acid Jesus”😂😂😂
@amydavison8537
“Acid Jesus” 😭😭😭
@carloshernandez2700
Kevin Parker is our lord, with his music we will lack nothing.
@oeaeh
This comment made me Seth Rogen laugh.
@blizzmuzic
Man the drummer Kevin Parker is so good. I also love their guitarist Kevin Parker, but while the bass is pretty good and Kevin Parker is very talented. The vocals by Kevin Parker are the best part by far.
@GoogleUser-ms6hr
Little known fact about Tame Impala is that it's not a band like everyone says it's actually one guy that guys called Kevin Parker did I mention he's in tame impala but tame impala isn't a band it's just Kevin Parker who's behind the band Tame Impala which is actually not a band but is just one guy who is called Kevin Parker and this guy who's name is Kevin Parker is actually in a band that's actually only a band live and is called Tame Impala
Did I mention that Kevin Parker plays live with a band and they are called Tame Impala but it's not a band because the guy called Kevin Parker who can also be called tame impala is actually the only one behind tame impala?
@palmer7444
Not you forgetting Kevin Parker on the keyboard. Definitely the most underrated, but thats your opinion.
@blizzmuzic
Palmer yeah