The Less I Know The Better – English Lyrics

• By: Tame Impala
• Album: The Slow Rush

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the psychedelic soundscape of Tame Impala's hit song, where unrequited love meets disco vibes. Explore the language of longing and jealousy through relatable lyrics and a groovy beat, and discover why 'The Less I Know The Better' has become a defining track of the decade.

[English]

(basketball bouncing)

(footsteps clicking)

(steps thudding) (floor squeaking)

(boy panting)

(ominous music)

(girl moaning)

(upbeat music)

♪ Someone said they left together ♪

♪ I ran out the door to get her ♪

♪ She was holding hands with Trevor ♪

♪ Not the greatest feeling ever ♪

♪ Said, "Pull yourself together ♪

♪ You should try your luck with Heather" ♪

♪ Then I heard they slept together ♪

♪ Oh, the less I know the better ♪

♪ The less I know the better ♪

♪ Oh my love, can't you see yourself by my side ♪

♪ No surprise when you're on his shoulder like every night ♪

♪ Oh my love, can't you see that you're on my mind ♪

♪ Don't suppose we could convince your lover ♪

♪ To change his mind ♪

♪ So goodbye ♪

♪ She said, "It's not now or never ♪

♪ Wait ten years, we'll be together" ♪

♪ I said, "Better late than never ♪

♪ Just don't make me wait forever" ♪

♪ Don't make me wait forever ♪

♪ Don't make me wait forever ♪

♪ Oh my love, can't you see yourself by my side ♪

♪ I don't suppose you could convince your lover ♪

♪ To change his mind ♪

♪ I was doing fine without you ♪

♪ 'Til I saw your face, now I can't erase ♪

♪ Giving in to all his bullshit ♪

♪ Is this what you want, is this who you are ♪

♪ I was doing fine without you ♪

♪ 'Til I saw your eyes turn away from mine ♪

♪ Oh, sweet darling, where he wants you ♪

♪ Said, "Come on Superman, say your stupid line" ♪

♪ Said, "Come on Superman, say your stupid line" ♪

♪ Said, "Come on Superman, say your stupid line" ♪

(upbeat music)