The Bold Arrow of Time
Tame Impala Lyrics


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Overhead ether flow moment
Colors run
Time's so

Slow
Slow

I've never seen the arrow of time
Fly so

Low





And time flows on

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "The Bold Arrow of Time" by Tame Impala talks about time as a force that governs everything around us. The lyrics suggest that time is not static but rather fluid, and often it might seem to run slow or fast depending on the moment. The ether overhead is a reference to the space-time fabric, which is observable in the stars and planets. The lyrics call upon the viewer to notice the beauty of the colors in which the universe is bathed.


The following line talks about the arrow of time, which is a concept developed by physicists to describe the directionality of time. The line suggests that while time might run slow, its directionality is perpetual, and it travels in a straight line. The concept is further developed in the second verse, where the lyrics suggest that time moves forward, with minute variations of pace, but it never ceases to flow. This song talks about the belief that change is inevitable, and time is the only constant in the universe.


Line by Line Meaning

Overhead ether flow, moment
The atmosphere above moves and shifts momentarily.


Colors run
Colors of the environment blend together and blur the distinction between them.


Time, so slow
The progression of time feels slow and elongated.


I've never seen the arrow of
The artist has never before personally observed


Time fly, so, slow
The passing of time feels like an arduous task.


And time flows on
The inevitable march of time continues relentlessly.




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

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