Why Won't They Talk to Me? Lyrics

Lyric discussion by japalac 

Cover art for Why Won't They Talk to Me? lyrics by Tame Impala

What strikes me the most about this song is Kevin Parker's sincerity, he basically speaks for all the so-called "loners" in the world when he sings these lines. It's great that he pops out of his shell to sing these and many other great words to whoever wants to hear it without ever ceasing to sound alone and tired.

I find it great that he seems to find a way out by admitting that he really doesn't care about it anyway. It's true, once you get to talk to people you find out that it really is better not being involved with them. "They just talk about themselves all day", that has to be one of the most striking lines when it comes to describing human relationships and the whole Internet-era that we are all involved in.

I get what he's saying, and the fact that I made an account on this site to write this is a good proof of that. Why would I join this site if it wasn't for the need of sharing an opinion that otherwise I would have no way of expressing?

This is a beautiful album/band that has changed me in many ways.

And I made this account only to say what follows: I salute your words, and make mine the same.

Tame Impala makes you think in a different way, and it changes you. I wonder how can Mr. Parker be so thoughtful and able to create this sublime music.

'Thumbs Up' this good sir!

I think that's a great analysis and I think there's another layer there that is kind of devastating...there's still that desire for acceptance despite the words. Even when he says that one day he'll be a star he wishes it a bit out of spite and doesn't disregard others.