Lyric discussion by Natashalikesmusic 

Cover art for Let It Happen lyrics by Tame Impala

I think this song is about death. The only thing im not sure of is if they mean not to be scared of death in general your whole life or to, when the time comes, to just let it happen. When you die, instead of struggling and trying to hold on to your breath..just let it happen...

@Natashalikesmusic Yes this could be a possibility also. This lyric could apply

"If my take off fails Make up some other story If I never come back tell my lover I'm sorry"

Perhaps he is going to war or facing somewhere his life could be jeopardized, and if he doesn't make it out alive, "tell my mother and family I'm sorry I didn't make it"

@Natashalikesmusic Yes this could be a possibility also. This lyric could apply

"If my take off fails Make up some other story If I never come back tell my lover I'm sorry"

Perhaps he is going to war or facing somewhere his life could be jeopardized, and if he doesn't make it out alive, "tell my mother and family I'm sorry I didn't make it"