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.
Skeleton Tiger
Tame Impala Lyrics
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You can do what you want as long
As the cotton is high and strong
We should be like this all the time
For the Earth, one day will die
Count the number of beings you are, see how long it takes you
You can do what you want as long
As the cotton is high and strong
We should be like this all the time
For the Earth, one day will die
You can do what you want as long
As the cotton is high and strong
We should be like this all the time
For the Earth, one day will die
The lyrics of Tame Impala’s song Skeleton Tiger can be interpreted in a number of ways, but at the core of it, the track is about embracing freedom and the value of living in harmony with the natural world. The very opening line “Now that all these walls are down, wonder what I'll tell you” suggest that after breaking free from the shackles of societal norms and expectations that one may rightly reflect on their newfound liberty.
The lyrics “You can do what you want as long as the cotton is high and strong” could be interpreted as a metaphorical allusion to freedom and the strength that comes with it. It could suggest that there are boundaries, but so long as those boundaries are strong and do not limit one's freedom, they can be pushed to the very limits.
The following line “We should be like this all the time for the Earth, one day will die” is a reflection on the limited time we have on earth and the importance of making the most of it while living in harmony with the natural world.
Overall, Skeleton Tiger can be seen as an expression of Kevin Parker's (Tame Impala's lead singer and songwriter) desire for personal freedom, living life to the fullest while understanding the fragility of living on Earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that all these walls are down, wonder what I'll tell you
After breaking down all barriers, I wonder what I can communicate to you.
You can do what you want as long
You are free to act upon your own volition, provided that
As the cotton is high and strong
the conditions are suitable and secure.
We should be like this all the time
Our relationship should always be characterized by a sense of freedom and security.
For the Earth, one day will die
The world as we know it is fragile and limited.
Count the number of beings you are, see how long it takes you
Reflect on how many individual entities constitute your existence, and how long it would take to account for them all.
Contributed by Natalie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ann Simpson
on The Less I Know the Better
warren's vocals and guitar.pull the song up to the.intensity it deserves. HAs is true of all his work, his. immense capacity to encompass the.musicality and the authenticity of his vocals and!amnva awesome ands guides