Nothing That Has Happened So Far Had Been Anything We Could Control
Tame Impala · Lonerism [2012]
We could control
I have just been waiting for the perfect
Time to tell you I don't know
Maybe I'm just reading into it a
Little deeper than I should
We would make it easy we would take
It slowly if only we could.
Voices: "hey,
What are you doing out here?
You're thinking about everything, aren't you?
I know it's crazy, but just don't think of it like that.
Nothing has to mean anything.
Come on, come back inside."
Elodie,
Look at me,
Unless you're trying to hurt me
Heavy blow,
Down I go
Now I just to want to let go
Is it right?
Is it wrong?
I don't know,
It's not the cause I'm fighting for
Anymore
But it sucks to keep on running
Eventually
There will be
A time for clearer thinking
For now I weep
Can't get no sleep
I try to hold a good feeling
I just get one,
Here it comes,
There it goes,
And we just might,
Lose the fight, yeah
But it's alright
It wasn't our decision
Nothing has happened so far has been anything
We could control
I have just been waiting for the perfect
Time to tell you I don't know
Every man is happy until
Happiness is suddenly a goal.
I'll just be here waiting till the
Doctor calls and then I'll let you know.
Nothing That Has Happened So Far Had Been Anything We Could Control
This track serves as the opening statement on Lonerism, Tame Impala's 2012 debut album, establishing a tone of introspective anxiety and melodic melancholy. Produced by Kevin Parker, the recording blends psychedelic pop textures with a driving, repetitive rhythm that defines the band's early sound. The song reflects the album's central themes of isolation and the overwhelming nature of modern life, utilizing synthesizers and layered vocals to create a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere. It remains a cornerstone of the psychedelic rock revival of the early 2010s, showcasing Parker's ability to merge electronic production with organic instrumentation. The track's enduring popularity stems from its emotional resonance and its role in introducing Tame Impala to a global audience.

