LOSER LYRICS - TAME IMPALA | DEADBEAT

Loser by Tame Impala is the self-lacerating Deadbeat standout that Kevin Parker turned into a surprise 2026 UK top 10 hit after its placement in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Written, produced and performed entirely by Parker, the song pairs woozy psychedelic pop with some of his most brutally honest writing to date.

Released on September 3, 2025 as a single from Tame Impala's fifth studio album Deadbeat on Columbia Records, Loser found a second life in 2026 when the film spotlight sent it climbing to No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The official video, directed by Sam Kristofski and starring actor Joe Keery, remains essential viewing — watch it below along with the complete lyrics.

Loser Song Credits

Song: Loser
Singer: Tame Impala
Lyrics: Kevin Parker
Music: Kevin Parker
Album: Deadbeat
Music Label: Columbia Records
Release Date: September 3, 2025

Loser Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I had to tell ya, it's now or never
So much for closure, I lost composure
I get the message, I learned my lesson 
Tried to correct it, I think I wrecked it
Man, it's a crisis, I'm never like this
That's how my life is, you couldn't write this (Ah)
[Chorus] 
I'm a loser, babe (Yeah) 
Do you wanna tear my heart out? 
I'm a tragedy 
Tryin' to figure this whole mess out
[Verse 2]
I'm out of favor, my worst behavior
 I get the message, I learned my lesson
Desperate times call for desperate measures
I fell into ya, I fell into ya 
 I fell into ya, I fell into ya
Tried to correct it, well, shit, I wrecked it (Ah)
 [Chorus]
 I'm a loser, babe (Yeah)
 Do you wanna tear my heart out?
 I'm a tragedy
Tryin' to figure my whole life out
[Bridge]
I leave alone and
Dark streets, I roam in
Night air, I breathe in
The stars, I believe in
I don't know why I didn't fight it
I probably tried and magnified it
I cannot lie, I feel defeated
Take it as a sign, you're badly needed
You're badly needed 
 You're badly needed
Badly wanted
[Outro]
Fuck

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Loser released?
Loser was released on September 3, 2025 as a single.

Who wrote Loser?
Loser was written, produced and performed by Kevin Parker.

Which album is Loser on?
Loser appears on Deadbeat, the fifth Tame Impala studio album released in 2025 on Columbia Records.

How did Loser chart in the UK?
Loser peaked at No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart after its 2026 surge following Spider-Man: Brand New Day.