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(basketball bouncing) 00:00
(footsteps clicking) 00:05
(steps thudding) (floor squeaking) 00:17
(boy panting) 00:40
(ominous music) 00:46
(girl moaning) 01:06
(upbeat music) 01:18
♪ Someone said they left together ♪ 01:43
♪ I ran out the door to get her ♪ 01:47
♪ She was holding hands with Trevor ♪ 01:51
♪ Not the greatest feeling ever ♪ 01:55
♪ Said, "Pull yourself together ♪ 02:00
♪ You should try your luck with Heather" ♪ 02:03
♪ Then I heard they slept together ♪ 02:08
♪ Oh, the less I know the better ♪ 02:12
♪ The less I know the better ♪ 02:21
♪ Oh my love, can't you see yourself by my side ♪ 02:24
♪ No surprise when you're on his shoulder like every night ♪ 02:33
♪ Oh my love, can't you see that you're on my mind ♪ 02:41
♪ Don't suppose we could convince your lover ♪ 02:49
♪ To change his mind ♪ 02:54
♪ So goodbye ♪ 02:57
♪ She said, "It's not now or never ♪ 03:05
♪ Wait ten years, we'll be together" ♪ 03:09
♪ I said, "Better late than never ♪ 03:13
♪ Just don't make me wait forever" ♪ 03:17
♪ Don't make me wait forever ♪ 03:26
♪ Don't make me wait forever ♪ 03:34
♪ Oh my love, can't you see yourself by my side ♪ 03:38
♪ I don't suppose you could convince your lover ♪ 03:46
♪ To change his mind ♪ 03:51
♪ I was doing fine without you ♪ 03:55
♪ 'Til I saw your face, now I can't erase ♪ 03:59
♪ Giving in to all his bullshit ♪ 04:04
♪ Is this what you want, is this who you are ♪ 04:07
♪ I was doing fine without you ♪ 04:12
♪ 'Til I saw your eyes turn away from mine ♪ 04:16
♪ Oh, sweet darling, where he wants you ♪ 04:20
♪ Said, "Come on Superman, say your stupid line" ♪ 04:23
♪ Said, "Come on Superman, say your stupid line" ♪ 04:32
♪ Said, "Come on Superman, say your stupid line" ♪ 04:40
(upbeat music) 04:44

The Less I Know The Better – English Lyrics

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By
Tame Impala
Album
The Slow Rush
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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)

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