The video introduces us to three archetypal characters:
To understand the origin of the song, one must understand the state of Kevin Parker’s mind in 2014 and 2015. Tame Impala’s previous album, Lonerism , was a critical darling, celebrated for its dense, guitar-heavy psychedelic rock. But Parker felt trapped by the "rock" label. He was increasingly drawn to the textures of pop, R&B, and electronic dance music. Tame Impala - The Less I Know The Better -Origi...
Lyrical content is often the anchor of a Tame Impala track, and the origin of the lyrics for "The Less I Know The Better" is deeply personal. Parker wrote the album during a period of significant personal transition, including a breakup with his long-term partner, Melody Prochet (of Melody's Echo Chamber). The video introduces us to three archetypal characters: