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.
Sundown Syndrome
Tame Impala Lyrics
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You know that mine can't lie quite as well as yours
Just let the spare moment flow
Rounding steps as I go through the open doors
Please don't deflate from a sigh
I'd hold still every time but I'd start to shake
I wander around for days
Wondering what I'll say when they want the truth
You will never know how hard I try
To keep from waning while waiting at the start
The depth of every touch is real as you need
But words don't do any favours for me
You will never know how hard I try
To keep from waning while waiting at the start
The depth of every touch is real as you need
But words don't do any favours for me
You will never know how hard I try
To keep from waning while waiting at the start
The depth of every touch is real as you need
But words don't do any favours for me
You will never know how hard I try
To keep from waning while waiting at the start
The depth of every touch is real as you need
But words don't do any favours for me
You will never know how hard I try
To keep from waning while waiting at the start
The depth of every touch is real as you need
But words don't do any favours for me
In Tame Impala's song Sundown Syndrome, the lyrics depict the singer's struggle with being dishonest and holding back their true feelings. The first verse pleads with the listener to not believe everything they see in the singer's eyes, as they cannot lie as convincingly as the listener. The singer then wishes for the conversation to flow naturally, without any awkward pauses or deflated sighs.
The second verse reveals the singer's internal struggle with honesty. They wander around for days, wondering what they will say when someone asks for the truth. The repetition of "You will never know how hard I try" emphasizes the immense effort the singer puts into maintaining a facade of contentment, despite feeling like they are "waning" while waiting for something to happen. The singer acknowledges that physical touch can convey more sincerity than words, but even then, they struggle to express themselves fully.
Overall, the song captures the frustration and anxiety of not being able to express oneself authentically, and the fear of being misunderstood or rejected by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't get answers from eyes
Please don't try to read my emotions through my eyes because they can't hide the truth as well as yours.
You know that mine can't lie quite as well as yours
My eyes can't hide lies or emotions as well as your eyes can.
Just let the spare moment flow
Let's just go with the flow and enjoy the moment in our free time.
Rounding steps as I go through the open doors
I'm taking baby steps as I move forward through new opportunities and experiences.
Please don't deflate from a sigh
Don't be discouraged or disappointed by a small breath or sign of hesitation from me.
I'd hold still every time but I'd start to shake
I try to keep calm and composed, but I can't help but feel a little nervous or anxious sometimes.
I wander around for days
I spend a lot of time in my own thoughts, contemplating and exploring different ideas or possibilities.
Wondering what I'll say when they want the truth
I'm not sure how to express my real feelings or thoughts when others ask for honesty.
You will never know how hard I try
I put a lot of effort into things, but it may not always be apparent to others.
To keep from waning while waiting at the start
I try not to lose motivation or enthusiasm while waiting for something to begin.
The depth of every touch is real as you need
Every physical interaction has a genuine and authentic depth or significance to me, based on your needs or desires.
But words don't do any favours for me
Expressing myself with words is difficult or ineffective for me, and may not accurately convey my true feelings or emotions.
Contributed by Ethan J. 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