Skeleton Tiger
Tame Impala Lyrics


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Now that all these walls are down, wonder what I'll tell 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

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

Overall Meaning

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.




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