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.
Tomorrow's dust
Tame Impala Lyrics
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To that older soul
And no use trying to debate
That they've got it wrong
There's no use pining for love
When you're on your own
And no use crying outside
If nobody's home
There's no use flying to the moon
If they won't believe
So why do I go wrong
On repeat?
I was blinded by a memory
Like it's someone else, like it wasn't me
And there's every chance I'll be learnin' fast
And the day will come, and then it will pass
I taught you wrong
When I say I won't
And though I try, I do the same as though I must
And in the air of today is tomorrow's dust
There's no use trying to relate
To that older soul
And no use biding your time
If the bell has tolled
I was blinded by a memory
Like it's someone else, like it wasn't me
And there's every chance I'll be movin' fast
And the day will come, and then it will pass
Sympathy for the fauna
Fragile life in the sauna
In the sea getting warmer
Endlessly 'round the corner
And though I try, I do the same as though I must
And in the air of today is tomorrow's dust
"Tommorow's Dust" is a nostalgic song about the futility of trying to relate to people who are not on the same wavelength as us. The first verse emphasizes this as it highlights the inequality between an "older soul" and a younger person. This age difference creates a communication gap, leading to disagreements and ultimately an inability to understand each other. The second verse delves into the idea of regret, the realization that we have made mistakes, and that sometimes our past actions have consequences. The lyric "I taught you wrong, when I say I won't" is a perfect example of the internal battle between wanting to change oneself and still ending up repeating past mistakes.
The song further illustrates the idea of impermanence and the ever-changing nature of life. The chorus hones in on the importance of living in the moment and not wasting time on things that are out of our control. The bridge gives further insight into the theme of regret by using animal imagery. The line "Sympathy for the fauna, fragile life in the sauna" portrays a sense of urgency towards climate change, and the need to take action before it's too late.
Overall, "Tomorrow's Dust" is a melancholic and bittersweet song that touches on themes of regret and nostalgia. It reminds us that life is fleeting and that everything we do today affects tomorrow in one way or another.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no use trying to relate
It's pointless to try to connect with an older soul
To that older soul
Aging can change someone and create a barrier
And no use trying to debate
Arguing with them won't change their opinion
That they've got it wrong
Even if you think they're mistaken, it won't matter
There's no use pining for love
Yearning for love while being alone is futile
When you're on your own
Being isolated can make love feel impossible
And no use crying outside
Crying out for help won't matter if no one is around
If nobody's home
There's no one there to help or listen
There's no use flying to the moon
Attempting something impossible is pointless without belief
If they won't believe
Without faith, the impossible remains impossible
So why do I go wrong
Despite understanding this, I continue to make mistakes
On repeat?
It's become a pattern for me
I was blinded by a memory
An experience has shaped my perception
Like it's someone else, like it wasn't me
It's easy to feel disconnected from yourself after an impactful event
And there's every chance I'll be learning fast
I may soon learn from my mistakes
And the day will come, and then it will pass
I will eventually overcome this situation
I taught you wrong
I guided you down the wrong path
When I say I won't
Despite avoiding making the same mistake again, I still do
And though I try, I do the same as though I must
Repeating past mistakes can feel like an unavoidable compulsion
And in the air of today is tomorrow's dust
Tomorrow is uncertain and unpredictable
And no use biding your time
Waiting for the right moment can be futile
If the bell has tolled
If the opportunity has passed, it can't be regained
Sympathy for the fauna
Empathy for the suffering of animals
Fragile life in the sauna
Amidst climate change, life is vulnerable
In the sea getting warmer
The oceans are experiencing the effects of climate change
Endlessly 'round the corner
The impact of climate change is ongoing and uncertain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kevin Parker
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@DrPhil-kx3ci
R Roca The twenty second of loneliness
And we've been through so many things
I love my man with all honesty,
But I know he's cheating on me
Look him in the eyes,
But all he tells me is lies to keep me near
I'll never leave him down though I might mess around
It's only 'cause I need some affection, oh
So I creep, yeah, just creepin' on,
On the down low, 'cept nobody is supposed to know
So I creep yeah, 'cause he doesn't know what I do
And no attention goes to show oh
So I creep
The twenty third of loneliness
And we don't talk, like we used to do
Now this is pretty strange,
But I'm not buggin' 'cause I still feel the same
I Keep giving loving till the day he pushes me away
Never go a stray
If he knew the things I did, he couldn't handle me
And I choose to keep him protected, oh
So I creep, yeah, just creepin' on,
But I'll know 'cept nobody is supposed to know
So I creep, yeah, 'cause he doesn't know what I do,
And no attention goes to show oh
So I creep, yeah, just creepin' on,
But I'll know 'cept nobody is supposed to know
So I creep, yeah, 'cause he doesn't know what I do,
And no attention goes to show
So I creep, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah yeah
So I creep, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah yeah
So I creep, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah yeah
Baby, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah yeah
So I creep, yeah, just creepin' on,
But I'll know
So I creep, yeah, 'cause he doesn't know what I do,
And no attention goes to show
So I creep, yeah, just creepin' on,
But I'll know
So I creep, yeah, 'cause he doesn't know what I do,
So I creep, 'cept nobody is supposed to know
@Nancy-dz9vy
There's no use trying to relate
To that older soul
And no use trying to debate
That they've got it wrong
There's no use pining for love
When you're on your own
And no use crying outside
If nobody's home
There's no use flying to the moon
If they won't believe
So why do I go wrong
On repeat?
I was blinded by a memory
Like it's someone else, like it wasn't me
And there's every chance I'll be learnin' fast
And the day will come, and then it will pass
I taught you wrong
When I say I won't
And though I try, I do the same as though I must
And in the air of today is tomorrow's dust
There's no use trying to relate
To that older soul
And no use biding your time
If the bell has tolled
I was blinded by a memory
Like it's someone else, like it wasn't me
And there's every chance I'll be movin' fast
And the day will come, and then it will pass
Sympathy for the fauna
Fragile life in the sauna
In the sea getting warmer
Endlessly 'round the corner
And though I try, I do the same as though I must
And in the air of today is tomorrow's dust
@Andrei_s_thoughts
LYRICS🥀
There's no use trying to relate to that older soul
And no use trying to debate that they've got it wrong
There's no use pining for love when you're on your own
And no use crying outside if nobody's home
There's no use flying to the moon if they won't believe
So why do I go wrong on repeat?
[Refrain]
I was blinded by a memory
Like it's someone else, like it wasn't me
And there's every chance I'll be learning fast
And the day will come and then it will pass
[Chorus]
What do you want when I say I won't?
And though I try, I do the same, as though I must
And in the air of today is tomorrow's dust
[Verse 2]
There's no use trying to relate to that older soul
And no use biding your time if the bell is tolled
[Refrain]
I was blinded by a memory
Like it's someone else, like it wasn't me
And there's every chance I'll be learning fast
And the day will come and then it will pass
[Bridge]
Sympathy for the fauna
Fragile life in the sauna
In the sea getting warmer
Endlessly 'round the corner
[Chorus]
And though I try, I do the same, as though I must
And in the air of today is tomorrow's dust
[Instrumental Outro]
@eyesofjade5621
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
There's no use trying to relate to that older soul
And no use trying to debate that they've got it wrong
There's no use pining for love when you're on your own
And no use crying outside if nobody's home
There's no use flying to the moon if they won't believe
So why do I go wrong on repeat?
[Refrain]
I was blinded by a memory
Like it's someone else, like it wasn't me
And there's every chance I'll be learning fast
And the day will come and then it will pass
[Chorus]
What do you want when I say I won't?
And though I try, I do the same, as though I must
And in the air of today is tomorrow's dust
[Verse 2]
There's no use trying to relate to that older soul
And no use biding your time if the bell is tolled
[Refrain]
I was blinded by a memory
Like it's someone else, like it wasn't me
And there's every chance I'll be learning fast
And the day will come and then it will pass
[Bridge]
Sympathy for the fauna
Fragile life in the sauna
In the sea getting warmer
Endlessly 'round the corner
[Chorus]
And though I try, I do the same, as though I must
And in the air of today is tomorrow's dust
[Instrumental Outro]
@HeavyHitteRx
Verse 1]
There's no use trying to relate to that old song
And no use trying to debate that they've got it wrong
There's no use pining for love when you're on your own
And no use crying outside if nobody's home
There's no use flying to the moon if they won't believe
So why do I go on, on repeat?
[Refrain]
I was tied by your memory
Like it's someone else, like it wasn't me
And a second chance I'll be more impressed
And the day will come and then it will pass
[Chorus]
What do you want when I say I won't?
And I try not to say what's going on
And in the air of today is tomorrow's dust
[Verse 2]
There's no use trying to relate to that old song
And no use biding your time if the bell is tolled
[Refrain]
I was tied by your memory
Like it's someone else, like it wasn't me
And a second chance I'll be more impressed
And the day will come and then it will pass
[Bridge]
Sympathy for the fauna
Fragile life in the sauna
In the sea getting warmer
Endlessly 'round the corner
[Chorus]
And though I try not to say
What's going on
And in the air of today
Is tomorrow's dust
Peace and Love to all.. We are all beautiful souls!
@jasongonsalves2704
I've always liked Tame Impala's drumming, but in this song Kevin's drum's are taking my ears on a romantic moonlit dinner to heaven. This is my happy Valentines day.
@geovannyrodriguez6322
The guitar is unreal!
@just_cade
His drums are always beyond, I'm loving this song.
@somewhereinbetween2769
tf how did you perfectly describe the vibe of this song!?
@Leif1977
This is like... psychedelic “Rock the Boat”
@matthewlarkin2163
@T gnomechaser omg that snare gets me every time
@cjscala87
Is this a Valentine’s Day present for the world? I think so!
@sophiadaniellegutierrez9571
Charles Scala hell yeah!!!!
@bruhlewis9508
Sheila Koala everyone’s entitled to their own opinion I suppose, how come you don’t like it?
@1980syuppie
Sheila Koala you must be stuck in the past man... not groovy at all man, ain’t no dig to that then a dull overexpierd ticket you just can’t hold anymore.. only memory man. It’s not good to be like that my friend.. appreciate today ,because tomorrow is never promised, ya dig? Everyday is new ,not old yet