The Less I Know the Better
Tame Impala
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Someone said they live together Ran out the door together She was holding hands with Trevor Not the greatest feeling ever Said pull yourself together You should try your luck with Heather And I hope 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 a child 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 Waiting 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 it's mind I was doing fine without ya, 'til I saw your face, now I can't erase Eating 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 He's not going 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
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Written by: Kevin Parker
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification“The Less I Know the Better" is a song by the Australian music project Tame Impala, classified under the Psychedelic Pop and Psychedelic Indie Pop genre.
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Release InformationIt was released on 29 October 2015 as the third single from their third studio album, 'Currents'.
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Song BackgroundThe song was written by Kevin Parker, who performed all the instruments and vocals.
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Music Video DirectorThe song's music video, directed by Canada-based collective CANADA, became popular for its surrealistic images and story.
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Billboard Chart RankingThe song was a success on the Billboard charts, peaking at number 33 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 5 on the Billboard Rock Airplay chart.
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Pitchfork PlacementIn 2019, Pitchfork placed "The Less I Know the Better" at number 180 on the list of "The 200 Best Songs of the 2010s".
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Song ThemeThe song is commonly interpreted as a tale of unrequited love or as a commentary on the singer's battle with his thoughts regarding a love triangle situation.
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Sample UsageThe song was sampled by the rapper Theophilus London in his track "Whiplash", which was also produced by Kevin Parker.
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Upbeat Yet UnsettlingAlthough the song has an upbeat tempo and a catchy, dance-focused melody, there is a contrast with darker lyrics regarding romantic failure and betrayal which creates a unique kind of 'dissonant pop.'
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Triple J's Hottest 100In 2015, "The Less I Know the Better" was voted in at number 4 in the Triple J Hottest 100, an annual music listener poll hosted by the publicly-funded, national Australian radio station, Triple J.
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YouTube MilestoneAs of August 2021, the music video for "The Less I Know The Better" has accumulated over 500 million views on YouTube.
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RIAA CertificationThe song received platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2019, meaning it had sold over one million units in the United States.
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Memorable BasslineThe song is known for its catchy bassline, which was played by Kevin Parker on a synth rather than a traditional bass guitar; this bassline has been praised for its driving energy and unique sound.
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Song LengthThe recorded version of the song lasts for 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
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Opening LyricThe first lines of "The Less I Know the Better" are "Someone said they left together / I ran out the door to get her", which sets the song's scene of confusion, desperation, and heartache.
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