The Flaming Lips are known for their lush, multi-layered arrangements, spacey lyrics and bizarre song titles. They are also acclaimed for their elaborate live shows, which typically feature animal suits, puppets, streamers, video projections and complex stage light configurations.
In 2002, Q magazine named The Flaming Lips one of the "50 Bands to See Before You Die". In 2006, Oklahoma City named a street Flaming Lips Alley in their honor.
The group recorded several albums and EPs for Restless Records in the 1980s and early 1990s. After signing to Warner Brothers, they scored a #9 hit on the Billboard Alternative charts (and #55 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart) in 1994 with "She Don't Use Jelly". Although it would be their only hit single, the band has maintained critical respect and, to a lesser extent, commercial viability with sonically majestic albums such as 1995's Clouds Taste Metallic, 1999's The Soft Bulletin, 2002's Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots and 2006's At War with the Mystics. The Flaming Lips' 12th studio album, Embryonic, was released in October of 2009. A complete cover of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon was released in May 2010. The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends, their collaborative album which features artists like Ke$ha, Bon Iver, Nick Cave and Erykah Badu, was released on Record Store Day, April 2012.
Their next studio album, tentatively titled The Terror, will be released in January 2013.
Their song "Do You Realize??" is the official State Rock Song of Oklahoma.
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Wonderful World
The Flaming Lips Lyrics
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I see 'em bloom for me and you
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
I see skies of blue, clouds of white
The bright blessed days, and dark sacred nights
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow
Are so pretty in the sky
It's also on the faces
Of people goin' by
I see friends shakin' hands
Sayin', "How do you do?"
They're really sayin' I, "I love you."
I hear babies cry, and I watch 'em grow
They'll learn much more than I'll ever know
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
I think to myself, what a wonderful world
The lyrics to The Flaming Lips' song Wonderful World convey a sense of wonder and appreciation for the beauty of the world around us. The opening lines describe the vibrant colors of nature, with trees and red roses blooming for "me and you." These lines suggest a sense of interconnectedness between the human observer and the natural world, emphasizing the fact that we are all part of the same ecosystem.
The second verse shifts focus to the sky, highlighting the contrast between blue skies and white clouds during the day and dark, sacred nights. This contrast between light and dark can be interpreted in different ways - it could represent the cycle of day and night, or it could be a metaphor for the highs and lows of life. The final verse then brings in the human element of the song, with the singer observing people of different ages and backgrounds coming together and expressing love and connection. The inclusion of babies crying and growing suggests a sense of optimism and hope for the future, with the next generation learning and experiencing more than we ever could.
Line by Line Meaning
I see trees of green, red roses too
I observe the nature that surrounds me, trees and roses blooming in colors of green and red.
I see em bloom for me and you
These colorful trees and roses bloom for everyone to appreciate and admire.
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
Reflecting on this natural beauty makes me realize how amazing the world is.
I see skies of blue, clouds of white
Looking up, I see the cerulean skies and the fluffy white clouds drifting across.
The bright blessed days, and dark sacred nights
The days are illuminated with bright sunlight, and the evenings are tranquil and peaceful.
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
The sight of such gentle beauty fills me with awe and a sense of wonder.
The colors of the rainbow
The various colors of the spectrum that make up the rainbow.
Are so pretty in the sky
These colors are strikingly beautiful and look incredible in the sky.
It's also on the faces
These colors are also mirrored on the faces of people.
Of people goin' by
Everyone around you is beautiful.
I see friends shakin' hands
Witnessing greetings of friendship and kindness.
Sayin', how do you do?
Asking for wellbeing from one another in a cordial manner.
Fairies sayin', I love you.
The expression of love from even the most magical of creatures.
I hear babies cry, and I watch em grow
Listening to the sound of newborns crying and observing their growth as they develop and explore the world around them.
They'll learn much more than Ill ever know
With their fresh insights and limitless potential, they'll learn and discover more things than I ever will.
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
Observing the growth and development of these young beings is a delightful experience and fills me with gratitude.
I think to myself, what a wonderful world
As I take in all the beautiful sights and sounds around me, I can't help but be grateful for this amazing, wonderful world we live in.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George David Weiss, Robert Thiele
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