Feels Like We Only Go Backwards

"Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" is a song by the Australian psychedelic rock band Tame Impala, released in October 2012. The single features artwork from Australian artist Leif Podhajsky, who also created the artwork for Innerspeaker.

Music video

The music video was directed by Joe Pelling and Becky Sloan,^[2]^[3] best known as creators of Don't Hug Me I'm Scared web series. The music video features psychedelic art.

Usage in media

"Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" was used in the promotion of Via X's Chilean TV program Moov.^[4]

The Irish sports podcast Second Captains used the song as the theme music for its 2014 FIFA World Cup coverage.

Plagiarism claim

In 2014, Tame Impala were accused of plagiarizing Pablo Ruiz's song "Océano" for "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards", though the accusers claimed that this was merely a joke and downplayed any legitimate accusations of plagiarism.^[5] Despite this, Ruiz responded by saying he would consult his lawyers about possible legal action.^[5]

Cover versions

"Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" has been performed by several artists, including Hungry Kids of Hungary^[6] and Arctic Monkeys in Triple J, Say Lou Lou and Foster the People.

Charts

Chart (2014)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)^[7]	67
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[8]	37

References

↑ Shutko, Craig (27 May 2015). "Tame Impala: Sasquatch Stage, George WA, May 25". Exclaim!. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
↑ "YouTube - Tame Impala - Feels Like We Only Go Backwards". youtube.com. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
↑ http://beckyandjoes.com/tame-impala/
↑ Video on YouTube
1 2 http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/08/pablo-ruiz-considers-legal-action-against-tame-impala-over-plagiarism/
↑ Video on YouTube
↑ "Ultratop.be – Tame Impala – Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
↑ "Tame Impala – Chart history" Billboard Alternative Songs for Tame Impala. Retrieved 22 December 2014.

Tame Impala

Cam Avery
Julien Barbagallo
Kevin Parker
Dominic Simper
Jay Watson

Nick Allbrook

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Live albums

Live at the Corner
Live Versions

EPs

Tame Impala

Songs

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APRA Award for Song of the Year

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