Parker recorded the entire track solo using guitar synths and his laptop. Known for extreme perfectionism, he reportedly performed over one thousand takes to perfect the vocals.
The song's driving force is a distorted, groovy bass hook that serves as the track's primary "earworm". Tame Impala - The Less I Know the Better (Official Audio)
Critics have noted production similarities to Michael Jackson’s classic albums like Thriller and Bad . Lyrical Narrative Parker recorded the entire track solo using guitar
The lyrics tell a relatable story of within a high school-style love triangle. It explores the "bliss of ignorance"—the idea that
The track is defined by its evolution from psych-rock into .
It explores the "bliss of ignorance"—the idea that knowing the sexual or intimate details of an ex's new relationship only causes more pain.
Tame Impala's "" is the fourth and final single from the project’s landmark 2015 album, Currents . Despite frontman Kevin Parker ’s initial concerns that its "dorky, white disco funk" didn't fit the Tame Impala brand, it has become his most iconic track, amassing over two billion streams on Spotify . Musical Composition & Production