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, "The Less I Know The Better," and explore the nuances of unrequited love and jealousy. This track, known for its catchy disco vibe and emotionally charged lyrics, offers a unique opportunity to understand the complexities of human emotions through music. Learn how Kevin Parker's personal experiences shaped this iconic song, making it a timeless exploration of love and longing.

[English]

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 ya

'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 ya

'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"

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

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
surprise /sərˈpraɪz/ B1	noun - an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing verb - to affect with wonder or astonishment
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought
lover /ˈlʌvər/ B1	noun - a person who is in love with someone
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to remain in place or postpone an action until a particular time or event
fine /faɪn/ A1	adjective - of high quality
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin
erase /ɪˈreɪs/ B2	verb - to rub out or remove (writing or marks)
bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ C1	noun - foolish or untrue words; nonsense
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs of sight
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having a pleasant taste like that of sugar
darling /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/ A2	noun - a beloved person
stupid /ˈstuːpɪd/ B1	adjective - lacking intelligence or common sense