Slip into the shimmering echoes of “Afterthought,” a haunting gem from Tame Impala’s fifth studio album Deadbeat, set to drop October 17, 2025, via Columbia Records, riding the afterglow of The Slow Rush’s time-warped brilliance.
Kevin Parker, the Perth visionary who’s sculpted psych-rock into kaleidoscopic anthems since Innerspeaker’s 2010 haze, weaves a tapestry of wistful grooves and cosmic introspection in his Fremantle studio. Self-produced with his signature layered wizardry, “Afterthought” blends pulsating synths, reverb-drenched guitars, and a driving four-on-the-floor beat, evoking a late-night drive through a neon-lit void. It’s Currents’ heartbreak polished with Lonerism’s raw edge, resonating with his Justice tour DJ vibes.
Embedded in Deadbeat’s 12-track journey of nostalgic disconnection, “Afterthought” echoes the alienated shimmer of “Not My World” and the self-aware strut of “Loser” feat. Joe Keery, weaving the album’s thread of chasing fleeting moments. As Deadbeat builds pre-release buzz—fueled by Parker’s Grammy pedigree and festival teases—this track’s hypnotic loops demand replays, unraveling his sonic diary.
Dive into the Afterthought lyrics below and lose yourself in Parker’s radiant melancholy. Don’t miss other Deadbeat tracks like “Not My World” for more of his psych-rave alchemy.
| Lead Vocals | Tame Impala |
| Songwriter | Kevin Parker |
| Music Producer | Kevin Parker |
| Label | Columbia Records |
| Release Date | October 17, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Columbia Records, Sony Music Entertainment & Tame Impala |
Lyrics of Afterthought by Tame Impala
[Verse 1]
I Might Be Crazy Senses Betray Me
Are You Parading All Your Lovers To Pay Me?
You Only Call Me To Drive You To Safety
But You Never Stay, Must Be So Easy To Play Me
[Pre-Chorus]
I Can Be Emotional
If You Need Me To
[Chorus]
Tell Me, What Do I Say To Turn This Around?
Ninety-nine Days And You Think I Know How
I Can Be Emotional
If You Need Me To
Tell Me, What Do I Say To Turn This Around?
I Beg You Don’t Make Me Say It Out Loud
No Matter What I Do
I’m An Afterthought To You
[Verse 2]
I’m Not Complaining But I’ve Noticed Lately
When We’re Alone, It’s Like I’m Keeping You Waiting
My Hopes Are Fading ’cause Nothing Is Changing
I’m Still So Far Away From Calling You Baby
[Bridge]
(Over A Choice Of Feet)
(She’s In Between The Sheets)
(No Time For Pleasantries)
(No Time For Pleasantries)
I Just Wanna Love You More (Ah-ah)
[Chorus]
Tell Me, What Do I Say To Turn This Around?
Ninety-nine Days And You Think I Know How
I Can Be Emotional
If You Need Me To
Tell Me, What Do I Say To Turn This Around?
I Beg You Don’t Make Me Say It Out Loud
No Matter What I Do (No Matter What I Do)
I’m An Afterthought To You (Afterthought To You)
[Pre-Chorus]
I’m An Afterthought To You (Afterthought To You)
I’m An Afterthought To You (Afterthought To You)
[Chorus]
Tell Me, What Do I Say To Turn This Around?
Ninety-nine Days And You Think I Know How
I Can Be Emotional
If You Need Me To
Tell Me, What Do I Say To Turn This Around?
I Beg You Don’t Make Me Say It Out Loud
No Matter What I Do (No Matter What I Do)
I’m An Afterthought To You (Afterthought To You)
[Outro]
I Said No Matter What I Do (No Matter What I Do)
I’m An Afterthought To You (Afterthought To You)
Just An Afterthought To You (Afterthought To You)
I’m An Afterthought To You
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