Let It Happen – English Lyrics

• By: Tame Impala
• Album: The Slow Rush

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the kaleidoscopic soundscape of Tame Impala's "Let It Happen"! This nearly eight-minute epic is a masterclass in sonic evolution, blending psychedelic rock, synth-pop, and disco to create an immersive experience. Beyond its captivating melodies and innovative production, the song offers profound insights into embracing change and letting go of control. Learning the lyrics allows you to explore the English language through themes of self-discovery and emotional surrender, making it a powerful and introspective musical journey.

[English]

(gentle music swells)

♪ It's always around me, all this noise, but ♪

♪ Not nearly as loud as the voice saying ♪

♪ "Let it happen, let it happen" ♪

♪ It's gonna feel so good ♪

♪ "Just let it happen, let it happen" ♪

♪ All this running around ♪

♪ Tryin' to cover my shadow ♪

♪ A notion growing inside ♪

♪ Now all the others seem shallow ♪

♪ All this running around ♪

♪ Bearing down on my shoulders ♪

♪ I can hear an alarm ♪

♪ It must be morning ♪

♪ I heard about a whirlwind that's coming 'round ♪

♪ It's gonna carry off all that isn't bound, and ♪

♪ When it happens, when it happens ♪

♪ I won't be holding on ♪

♪ So let it happen, let it happen ♪

♪ All this running around ♪

♪ I can't fight it much longer ♪

♪ Something's tryin' to get out ♪

♪ And it's never been closer ♪

♪ If my take-off fails ♪

♪ Make up some other story ♪

♪ But if I never come back ♪

♪ Tell my mother I'm sorry ♪

♪ I will not vanish and you will not scare me ♪

♪ Try to get through it, try to bounce to it ♪

♪ You were not thinkin' that I will not do it ♪

♪ They be loving someone and I'm not that stupid ♪

♪ Take the next ticket to take the next train ♪

♪ Why would I do it? And you wanna think that ♪

♪ I will not vanish and you will not scare me ♪

♪ Try to get through it, try to bounce to it ♪

♪ You were not thinkin' that I will not do it ♪

♪ Oh, I'm ready for the moment and the sound ♪

♪ Oh, but maybe I was ready all along ♪

♪ Oh, I'm ready for the moment and the sound ♪

♪ Oh, but maybe I was ready all along ♪

♪ Oh baby, now I'm ready, moving on ♪

♪ Oh, but maybe I was ready all along ♪

♪ Oh, baby ♪ (music fades)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
happen /ˈhæp.ən/ B2	verb - to occur or take place
manage /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/ B2	verb - to succeed in doing something
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to become aware of a particular sensation or emotion
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - having desirable or positive qualities
running /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/ B2	noun / verb (gerund) - the action of moving fast on foot
cover /ˈkʌv.ər/ B2	verb - to place something over or upon something else
shadow /ˈʃæd.əʊ/ B1	noun - a dark area made by a body blocking light
notion /ˈnəʊ.ʃən/ B2	noun - a concept or idea
alarm /əˈlɑːm/ B2	noun - a signal warning of danger verb - to make someone worried or afraid
carry /ˈkær.i/ B1
vanish /ˈvæn.ɪʃ/ B2	verb - to disappear suddenly and completely
sound /saʊnd/ A2	noun / verb - a noise, or to make a noise
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or go from one place to another