Tame Impala - Posthumous Forgiveness (Official Audio) 

this is gonna be one of those songs where he does it live and starts crying midway I can see it already rip kevins dad

The part where he says “I want to say it’s all right, you’re just a man after all, and I know you had demons, I’ve got some of my own, I think you passed them along.” It gets me every time.

One more song for his dad ... He must miss him , hugs for Kevin

1st half of this song is criminally underrated, pure bliss

Him singing about his dad at the end killed me... "Want to tell you bout my life. Want to play you all my songs, hear your voice sing along"

My dad died a couple months ago, we didn't have a good relationship so i didn't really mourn. I finally cried when i heard the second half of this song. Appreciate it, Kevin.

Lyrics: Ever since I was a small boy No one else compared to you, no way I always thought heroes stay close Whenever troubled times arose I didn't know Ain't always how it goes Every single word you told me I believed without a question, always To save all of us, you told us both to trust But now I know you only saved yourself Did you think I'd never know? Never wise-up as I grow And you could store an ocean in the holes In any of the explanations that you gave And while you still had time, you had a chance But you decided to take all of your sorrys to the grave Did you think I'd never know? Never wise-up as I grow Did you hope I'd never doubt? Never wonder, work it out? You were runnin' for cover Doin' like any other Fallin' out with a lover You didn't know that I'd suffer What a thing to discover There was time to recover Move on with each other Just a boy and a father What I'd give for another Everything that I have Couldn't need this for long Never speak of the time That you left us alone Me and Steve on our own I wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs Nonetheless, sing along (This time) Wanna tell you 'bout the time (I know) I was in Abbey Road Or the time that I had Mick Jagger on the phone I thought of you when we spoke Wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs Hear your voice, sing along I wanna say it's alright You're just a man after all And I know you have demons I got some of my own Think you passed 'em along Wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs And hear your voice sing along

PAIN IMPALA.

I took the long way home just so I could listen to this a third time.

The lyrics are just.. wow. One of his saddest songs

I think this might be the realest Kevin has been through his lyrics. As someone who grew up without a father figure It really hit me (with some differences of course) I love Kevin so much. I love how raw this is.

I can't be the only one who loves both halves equally

When the beat went “rohorohorhorho”.. I felt that

So beautifully crafted, especially the switch. He expresses his anger for his dad, then ultimately he says he forgives him for all he's done, and just wants him back.

I love tame’s longer songs, they always change halfway completely and sound like two different ones

Son: Dad, why is my sister named Rose? Dad: Because your mom loves roses. Son: Thanks Dad. Dad: No problem, Posthumous Forgiveness' 2nd half

I got a feeling this guy knows the kind of music I need in each period of my life

I want Kevin Parker to write an autobiography when he's old and done with music. Everything about his life and what he learned along the way. Music speaks volumes but I'd love to read more about his mind and how music influenced his life as one of the biggest musicians of the 21st century. Edit: Wow maybe Kevin will see this and consider it hah

I feel his pain and his longing in this song.

To everyone who understands this song on a deeper level and to those who experience true pain and sorrow from this song you are not alone. Having a rocky relationship with a parent can be so difficult and I know how you feel stay strong

Kevins next set of live performances are going to be insane.

My dad took his life back in 2008 I was only 14 years old, he bought me my first guitar and taught me the fundamentals, but we never got the chance to actually play when I started writing my own songs and really learning how to play music, he never got a chance to listen to Tame Impala, but I know he would've loved them based on his musical taste. I often thought and wished how we could play songs together again and I could show him the music I listen to now and how it inspired me, and here comes this song. It's funny/amazing how life works and how much music can express and connect human beings together. Music is always my getaway and my therapy, whether I play it or listen to it, I will cherish it always.

“I wanna tell you about my life, I wanna show you all my songs, I wanna hear you sing along”

To all the sons, daughters and fathers listening to this right now: there is still time to make things right

You can just feel his anger through the crazy repeated kicks in the percussion as well as the harsh and grim synth that follows. Man I love it.

the vibe, the lyrics, the chord progressions, and the sorrow in his voice are making me sob I love u Kevin

I can almost hear all of us collectively groovily sobbing

LYRICS: Ever since I was a small boy No one else compared to you, no way I always thought heroes stayed close Whenever troubled times arose I didn't know, ain't always how it goes Every single word you told me I believed without a question, always To save all of us You told us both to trust But now I know you only saved yourself Did you think I'd never know? Never wise-up as I grow? And you could store an ocean in the Holes in any of the explanations that you gave And while you still had time, you had a chance But you decided to take all your sorry's to the grave Did you think I'd never know? Never wise-up as I grow? Did you hope I'd never doubt? Never one day work it out? You were runnin' for cover Doin' like any other Fallen out with a lover You didn't know that I suffered What a thing to discover If there was time to recover One on one with each other Just a boy and a father What I'd give for another Everything that I have I wouldn't need us for long I'd never speak of the time That you left us alone Me and Steve, on our own I wanna tell you about the time Wanna tell you about my life Wanna play you all my songs Learn the words, sing along Wanna tell you about the time I was in Abbey Road Or the time that I had Mick Jagger on the phone I thought of you when he spoke Wanna tell you about that time Wanna tell you about my life Wanna play you all my songs And hear your voice sing along I wanna say it's alright You're just a man after all And I know you had demons I got some of my own I think you passed them along I wanna tell you about the time Wanna tell you about my life Wanna play you all my songs And hear your voice sing along

Wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs I hear your voice, sing along That hit hard. He's singing with you, Kevin, and so we are

tame impala: _exists_ me: _psychedelic sorrow_

This song is SIX minutes long yet it still seems too damn short

“And you could store an ocean in the holes in any of the explanations that you gave. And while you still had time, you had a chance, but you decided to take all your sorries to the grave” some of the deepest lyrics ever written

Reflection, rejection, humiliation, adoration, so many emotions pouring out. How can anyone put their heart so openly out there and still produce such a frikin good jam to encapsulate it all. All hail Kevin Parker.

Kevin Parker is one of the most talented and genius artists of our time. This will hold up decades for now. Absolutely blown away.

I feel like my soul is been cleansed by this high power

"I wanna say it's alright You're just a man after all And I know you had demons I got some of my own I think you passed them along" That hit hard

I like reading the comments on songs I like so I can enjoy other people's love for them.

"I wanna tell you about my life". I felt that loss and longing. Holy shit. My heart longs for the past and those who we want to sing our songs to. Thank you.

Tame impalas music makes you feel high without weed

The Second part just hits different especially knowing how much he wishes he had a relationship with his father and the beat drop

a new tame Impala song to end 2019 gracefully

1st listen: ehhh it’s alright... the ending is cool... * *6 hours later* * 37th listen: 🎶EVER SIIINCE I WAAaaaSSSS a smaLLLLLL BOYYY!!!! 🎶

Who else cried after listening to this while reading the lyrics 😢

I'm three years late, but man this song moved me. In a month it will have been five years since I found my father when he took his own life. We had a complicated relationship. Still, this is the first time I'm hearing this song and I didn't know how much I needed it. Winter is always kind of a bleak time, especially since that day. Here I am again, thanking Kevin for being the artist that he is and creating such a healing song. We're gonna be okay, guys.

Kevin: *drops new music* Me: *forgets how to breathe*

Ever since I was a small boy No one else compared to you, no way I always thought you will stay close Whenever troubled times arose I didn't know Ain't always how it goes Every single word you told me I believed without a question, always To save all of us, you told us both to trust But now I know you only saved yourself Did you think I'd never know Never wise up as I grow And you could store an ocean in the holes In any of the explanations that you gave And while you still had time You had a chance But you decided to take all of your sorries to the grave Did you think I'd never know Never wise up as I grow Did you hope I'd never doubt Never want to work it out You were runnin' for cover Doin’ like any other Fallin' out with a lover You didn't know that I'd suffer What a thing to discover There was time to recover Movin’ on with each other Just a boy and a father What I'd give for another Everything that I have Wouldn't need this for long Never speak of the time That you left us alone Me and Steve on our own I wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs Learn the words, sing along (This time) Wanna tell you 'bout the time (I know) I was at Abbey Road Or the time that I had Mick Jagger on the phone I thought of you when he spoke Wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs I hear your voice, sing along I wanna say it's alright You're just a man after all And I know you had demons, I’ve got some of my own, Think you passed them along Wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs I hear your voice, sing along

Lyrics... [Part I] Ever since I was a small boy No one else compared to you, no way I always thought heroes stay close Whenever troubled times arose I didn't know Ain't always how it goes Every single word you told me I believed without a question, always To save all of us, you told us both to trust But now I know you only saved yourself Did you think I'd never know? Never wise up as I grow And you could store an ocean in the holes In any of the explanations that you gave And while you still had time, you had a chance But you decided to take all of your sorrys to the grave Did you think I'd never know? Never wise up as I grow Did you hope I'd never doubt? Never wonder, work it out? [Part II] You were runnin' for cover Doin' like any other Fallin' out with a lover You didn't know that I'd suffer What a thing to discover There was time to recover Move on with each other Just a boy and a father What I'd give for another Everything that I have Couldn't need this for long Never speak of the time That you left us alone Me and Steve on our own I wanna tell you 'bout the time I wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs Learn the words, sing along (This time) Wanna tell you 'bout the time (I know) I was in Abbey Road Or the time that I had Mick Jagger on the phone I thought of you when we spoke Wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs Hear your voice sing along I wanna say it's all right You're just a man after all And I know you have demons I got some of my own Think you passed them along Wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs And hear your voice sing along

I lost my Dad years ago. He was abusive and I hated him for years. I was angry at him for never admitting his mistakes and apologizing. I feel like I'm finally coming around. I haven't made it to the forgiveness part, but it's coming. Anyway, this song is tragic and beautiful and as Kevin did, I'm beginning to see my Dad was "just a man" and "had demons of his own." Thank you Kevin for helping me heal. ❤❤❤

it's just as simple as this: Kevin drops a new song, i'm automatically in love with it

“Wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs And hear your voice sing along” this song makes me cry, no matter how shitty our parents can be, there will always be that part in us that loves them no matter what

No onions being cut here. Just a grown man crying.

Tbh I think this is Kevin's greatest song. The production, vibe, lyrics and composition is out of this world and really hits home..

Damn I straight up called my dad after listening and man am I thankful all it takes is one phone call to hear his voice thanks Kevin for making me realize how important he is to me.

i wanna give Kevin a hug

The worst thing about Tame is there are a few songs where I just start liking due to the tune and beat... then one or two listens later I piece together the lyrics and end up sobbing and later in an emotional mess for an evening. Certainly, I need the release but it hits like a train. Cheers Kevin, great song

listening to this the day after my mother’s funeral service, i felt numb the entirety yesterday but i’m letting the tears pour now. i love you mom, i know you had your demons and hopefully you can rest easy now.

Kevin never ceases to amaze me with his production skills

I guess I’ll just count this gem as a birthday gift

This man is a genius, never fails to amaze me. RIP Papa Parker

First half is anger, second half is a regretful understanding. Each half is very necessary and equally good and important

It's not easy expressing such raw emotions about a loved one, especially when they've passed away. I know he misses him. I know the feeling Kevin. ❤

Sounds like Santana mixed with the Beatles mixed with cream mixed with Pink Floyd mixed with fricking amazing

This song is 6 minutes long, but the music makes me feel like I traveled decades

I saw my Dad yesterday after 30 years. My daughter is 18 and met him. I forgave him but time goes by and you can't get it back. My daughter plays this song and told me the lyrics. Her mom left us and this is her way of healing. 😢

Kevin, my grandpa suffered from a stroke today. He’s lost a lot of his memory, and is pretty confused. I just wanted to let you know that ever since I found your music last year, my life has been completely changed. With this song, and what has happened in my life today, Im able to really think of the amazing relationship I’ve had with my grandpa. I know you probably won’t see this, but I love your music, and can’t wait for the release of the album in February. To everyone out there, just remember "This could be the day that we push through It could be the day that all our dreams come true” Just a bit of Apocalypse dreams for you there. I’ve experienced a lot recently, and from everyone else who has found Kevin’s music inspirational, just know that you can push through, no matter what you’ve faced

0:00-2:43 Born into a world of suffering 2:44-3:48 Death 3:49-6:06 Afterlife

4:23 "Just a boy and a father... what I would give for another" :'( This part gives me chills every time.

How is this not considered one of his best songs?

This song activates my nervous system in such a beautiful way that I can not describe Listen it using headphones, please!

new album coming out feb 14th me: *ohhhh its getting closer*

This man's music is divine. Good god my mind feels like its everywhere.

I swear to god the part starting at 3:49-6:06 can be a song itself, I love this song but that final bit is the reason I listen to this song. Sometimes I skip to that part and loop it.

Yes

That first synth riff sounds like “Hallowed be thy name” by Iron Maiden

"Wanna play you all my songs, and hear your voice sing along" I am actually crying this is so beautiful

I lost my Mom in February. The second part really gets me. One of the only songs to bring me to tears. Thank you, Kevin. I love you Mom❤️

Lyrics: [Verse 1] Ever since I was a small boy No one else compared to you, no way I always thought heroes stay close Whenever troubled times arose [Chorus] I didn't know Ain't always how it goes [Verse 2] Every single word you told me I believed without a question, always To save all of us, you told us both to trust But now I know you only saved yourself [Chorus] Did you think I'd never know? Never wise-up as I grow [Bridge] And you could store an ocean in the holes In any of the explanations that you gave And while you still had time, you had a chance But you decided to take all of your sorrys to the grave [Chorus] Did you think I'd never know? Never wise-up as I grow Did you hope I'd never doubt? Never wonder, work it out? [Part II] [Verse 3] You were runnin' for cover Doin' like any other Fallin' out with a lover You didn't know that I'd suffer What a thing to discover There was time to recover Move on with each other Just a boy and a father What I'd give for another [Verse 4] Everything that I have Couldn't need this for long Never speak of the time That you left us alone Me and Steve on our own I wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs Nonetheless, sing along [Outro] (This time) Wanna tell you 'bout the time (I know) I was in Abbey Road Or the time that I had Mick Jagger on the phone I thought of you when we spoke Wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs Hear your voice, sing along I wanna say it's alright You're just a man after all And I know you have demons I got some of my own Think you passed 'em along Wanna tell you 'bout the time Wanna tell you 'bout my life Wanna play you all my songs And hear your voice sing along

kevs dad really never even got to hear his first album, crazy how hes one of the biggest rockstars in the world now :(

This album art is the perfect surrealist counterpart to an album that sounds wonderfully dreamy, so far.

Imagine visiting this house

Whoever thumbs down this song needs their heart checked fr

Tame Impala's music sounds like what a candy bar tastes like

This and sun's coming up are a really sad combo

This is easily one of the best Tame Impala songs of all time.

tame impala never fails to make me feel nostalgia for something that hasn’t happened yet edit: yes I know that this is about his dad passing away. im terribly sad that he’s goin thru this especially since his lyrics are pretty deep. it’s just that, when you listen to his music for the first time, the feeling you get, the chills, it makes me feel like smth unexplainable has happened. i can’t describe it but i hope u understand.

Sounds like a heartfelt sequel to Sun's Coming Up.

This song makes me want to read the RU-vid comments.

His vocals in this song are crazzzyyy you can feel the pain and emotion he felt while recording

this is something different... and i love it

I heard someone say this “sounded like currents leftovers”. I don’t know what the fuck they listened to, because this is already becoming one of my favorite Tame Impala songs. Incredible stuff. I may be a Tame Impala fanboy but I would love this song no matter who released it.

I'm lucky enough to still have my dad, but I know when he passes the first time I hear this song I'm gonna weep like a waterfall.

When I hear this I can’t help but think of my dad who passed away from alcoholism. It just makes me feel a little bit better to know that someone else understands.

Kevin is my favorite artist of all time and has honestly outdone himself this time. "Wanna tell you 'bout my life

This is so beautiful, I almost forgot I was dead inside.

Receiving tame impala’s notification makes me happy

my father abused me and put me through some bad trauma & we didn’t have a good relationship or speak for years. he got cancer and died earlier this year. this song has helped me in ways i can’t even explain

2020 is gonna be so much better when this album comes out

This song will go down in history along with all other future albums.

When I first heard this song.....I had the opinion that this is not among his best work. But man, why is it that everything this guy makes gets better and better with more listens? Kevin puts out the good stuff.

Listening to this song, looking up at the ceiling at an empty dark room, thinking about all the problems you should, can and can't solve. Is probably one of the best feelings you can possible have In my opinion