Sundown Syndrome

Tame Impala's 'Sundown Syndrome' delves into the complexities of communication and the internal struggle of expressing one's true feelings. The lyrics reveal a narrator who finds it challenging to convey their emotions through words, feeling that their eyes betray them more than their speech. This struggle is evident in lines like 'Please don't get answers from eyes / You know that mine can't lie / Quite as well as yours,' highlighting the difficulty of maintaining a facade when emotions are so transparent.

The song also touches on the anxiety and anticipation that come with waiting for the right moment to speak one's truth. The repeated line 'You will never know how hard I try / To keep from waning while waiting at the start' emphasizes the effort and emotional toll it takes to hold back and wait for the perfect opportunity to express oneself. This waiting game is a source of internal conflict, as the narrator wanders around, unsure of what to say when the moment finally arrives.

'Sundown Syndrome' also explores the depth of physical touch as a form of communication, suggesting that it can be more genuine and impactful than words. The line 'The depth of every touch is real as you need / But words don't do any favours for me' underscores the idea that physical connection can convey emotions more effectively than verbal communication. This theme resonates with the broader human experience of finding solace and understanding in non-verbal forms of expression, especially when words fail to capture the true essence of one's feelings.