Music To Walk Home By

Tame Impala · Lonerism [2012]

But that's only when I think of you,

Some vision that I hold on to,

You know it's everything I do,

You know it's everything I do.



Can almost stand competing with the others

Can almost hear the fun that I should be having.

Instead of all this dreaming...



But it's only when I think of you,

The mover I could turn into,

There must be something I can do,

There must be something I can do.



But I just don't know

How to feel right,

A beautiful girl

Is wasting my life,

I'm playing a part

As somebody else,

While trying so hard

To be myself.

I just need to hear

Somebody say,

That this will make sense one day.

I guess I'm alright

But they're all doing so well,

What I would give

To be under that spell...



You'll know soon.



In so many ways

I'm somebody else

I'm trying so hard

To be myself.

I just need to hear

Somebody say

That this will all make

Sense one day.



Well it's getting late

I'd better go

I made it this far

As far as I know.

Music To Walk Home By

Music To Walk Home By stands as a defining track from Tame Impala's 2012 album Lonerism, capturing the project's signature blend of psychedelic rock and introspective pop. Kevin Parker's production creates a dense, swirling soundscape that balances melancholic melodies with driving rhythms. The recording reflects the album's broader themes of isolation and emotional turbulence, utilizing layered guitars and reverb to construct an immersive auditory experience. As a key component of the band's discography, the song exemplifies the transition from the heavier textures of their earlier work to the more polished, dreamlike qualities that would define their subsequent releases. It remains a staple of their live performances, showcasing the intricate arrangements that have cemented Tame Impala's influence on modern psychedelic music.