The Flaming Lips is an American neo-psychedelic band, formed in Oklahoma Ci… Read Full Bio ↴The Flaming Lips is an American neo-psychedelic band, formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States in 1983. Throughout their career, band members have come and gone, but currently The Flaming Lips consist of original members Wayne Coyne (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Michael Ivins (bass, keyboards, backing vocals), along with members Steven Drozd (drums, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), and Derek Brown (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals). Former members include Mark Coyne (lead vocals), Richard English (drums, keyboards, backing vocals), Nathan Roberts (drums), Jonathan Donahue (guitar, backing vocals), who went on to form Mercury Rev, Ronald Jones (guitar, backing vocals), and Kliph Scurlock (drums).

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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Do It!
The Flaming Lips Lyrics

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Oh, do it! Do it! Do it! Oh-oh! Do it!
Do it! Do it! Do it! Oh-oh! Do it!
Do it! Oh, do it! Do it! Oh-oh! Do it!
Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
Do it! Oh, do it! Do it, do it, do it...
Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
Do it! Oh, do it! Do it...
Do it! Oh, do it! Do it! Do it!

Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
Do it! Do it! Do it...
Do it! Do it! Do it...
Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Yeah...
Oh, do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
Oh, do it! Do it! Do it...
Oh, do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!

Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to this song are quite straightforward and repetitive. The singer is urging someone, or perhaps themselves, to do something. The repetition of the phrase "do it" creates a sense of urgency and excitement. The song is arguably an anthem for taking action and not waiting around for things to happen.

The repetition of the phrase "do it" could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be a call to action, urging the listener to take risks and pursue their goals. Or, it could be a reference to Yoko Ono's conceptual art, which often involved simple instructions like "do it." Regardless of how the listener interprets the lyrics, the energy and enthusiasm conveyed in the song are infectious.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, do it! Do it! Do it! Oh-oh! Do it!
Encouraging someone to take action immediately. Urging them to pursue a task that is important and necessary.

Do it! Do it! Do it! Oh-oh! Do it!
Reinforcing the idea that action is needed without hesitation. Stating that the task at hand must be completed.

Do it! Oh, do it! Do it! Oh-oh! Do it!
Insisting that there is no time to waste and that the task must be done quickly. Emphasizing immediacy and the necessity of taking action.

Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
Asserting the importance of persistence and determination when it comes to completing the task. Reiterating that the task at hand needs to be done, no matter what.

Do it! Oh, do it! Do it, do it, do it...
Encouraging the person to not only complete the task, but to do it wholeheartedly and with enthusiasm. Urging them to not slow down or back away from the task.

Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
Continuing to emphasize the necessity of completing the task. Raising the stakes and underscoring the importance of the task at hand.

Do it! Oh, do it! Do it...
Again stressing the importance of taking action and completing the task. Acknowledging that it may not be easy, but refusing to relent in pushing the person to follow through.

Do it! Oh, do it! Do it! Do it!
Urging the person to not only strongly consider taking action, but to actually follow through and complete the task that needs doing.

Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
Repeating the same phrase four times in succession to reinforce the urgency and significance of the task at hand.

Do it! Do it! Do it...
Urge to the person to take action, showing persistence, and not waiting for further instructions. Urging an immediate start to the task that needs doing.

Do it! Do it! Do it...
Reiterating the necessity of taking action to complete the task at hand. Emphasizing the importance of decisive, proactive steps rather than passive inaction or delay.

Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Yeah...
Celebrating and encouraging the person’s decision to take action and complete the task at hand. Praising them for their determination and commitment to the task.

Oh, do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
Encouraging and urging the person to take decisive and immediate action to accomplish the task that needs doing. Reinforcing the idea that it is important to complete the task without delay.

Oh, do it! Do it! Do it...
Reiterating the urgency and necessity of taking action to complete the task. Encouraging the person to push forward despite any obstacles or difficulties.

Oh, do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
Emphasizing the importance of taking action through repetition and insisting on immediate action. Urging the person to pursue the task at hand with diligence until it is successfully completed.

Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
Reiterating the necessity of completing the task at hand. Encouraging the person to take tangible steps towards the task without delay.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MICHAEL IVINS, STEVEN DROZD, WAYNE COYNE, KLIPH SCURLOCK

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@annamaria4653

6y↑311

Lyrics:
Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face
Do you realize we're floating in space,
Do you realize that happiness makes you cry
Do you realize that everyone you know someday will die
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes, let them know
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
Do you realize, oh, oh, oh?
Do you realize that everyone you know
Someday will die?
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes, let them know
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face
Do you realize?

@dogstar7415

7y↑464

Do You Realize - that you have the most beautiful face
Do You Realize - we're floating in space -
Do You Realize - that happiness makes you cry
Do You Realize - that everyone you know someday will die

And instead of saying all of your goodbyes - let them know
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round

Do You Realize - Oh - Oh - Oh
Do You Realize - that everyone you know
Someday will die -

And instead of saying all of your goodbyes - let them know
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round

Do You Realize - that you have the most beautiful face
Do You Realize

All comments from YouTube:

@Andynfun

6y↑8.5K

Played this at my daughter's funeral. We always would sing this together and we would both be sobbing. She was afraid of losing me and i was so scared she was going to leave me. She left. Died from fentynal laced heroin. She always thought she was never good enough. She had a heart of gold. Miss her. This is our song.

@vetter200

6y↑211

Ugh, terrible. So sorry :(

@rooster3266

6y↑176

Thankyou for sharing , I am very sorry for your loss.

@DamonCorbin

6y↑209

So sorry, Joan. I too, lost my son to his addiction and fentanyl just over 2 years ago. Be strong. <3

@stonefree8478

6y↑52

Oh, de verdad lo siento :(

@fahrenbantner1608

6y↑41

im so sorry.

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@TheANDYURRY

49w↑286

I was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in 2020 and given 12 months to live , then came along a life saving transplant , thank you my heavenly donor ......I REALISE ....!!!!!!!!

@odontologiaesteticaeharmon1692

49w↑9

YOU ARE INCREDIBLEEE❤❤❤❤❤ INSPIRES ME SO MUCHHHHH SO MICH LIGHTTT

@camillanewland

36w↑5

Wow, powerful……. I realize

@irvingosiris6847

35w↑3

🥹🥹🥹

@retroblue2103

22w↑1

great!

@sapitron

19w↑2

you're incredibly lucky . liver transplants have the special characteristics of assimilate to recipient immune system i.e. at some point you could stop taking suppressants without issue.

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@theluminousdoll

2y↑645

My mom's cancer has come back. It's highly aggressive. I heard about this song through the SDCC Guardians Hall H panel and I haven't been able to stop listening to it, since.

Tell the people you love you love them. Hold them while you can. I'm so grateful to spend time with my mama, and for the music, and for the movies that help define me. Thank you, Flaming Lips. Thank you.

@federicocampo4205

2y↑16

Wish you the best. Stay strong. Send strenght to your mom. She's a fighter. She's the best superhero you could have met. Bless you all. I'll keep you guys on my prayers

@theluminousdoll

2y↑4

@@federicocampo4205 Bless you, thank you. Your care for my family means more than you know. I'll do my best to stay strong for all of us.

@federicocampo4205

2y↑1

@@theluminousdoll For sure. It's a fight for you as well but you GOT this. If you have the time and strenght later in the year, please keep us updated. I know many more fans will empathize with you and will want to know how your mother is kicking cancer's ass. #FuckCancer. Bless you xx

@theluminousdoll

2y↑3

@@federicocampo4205 Will do. Thank you, again. Take care. ♡

@brunosemiao6149

2y↑5

Hope ur mom gets better!!

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@Nosaggio

2y↑149

This is the song my wife and I danced to at our wedding. It always reminds us what important in life. I can't hear it without crying

@noraestrada7132

1y↑2

Me too 😢

@willgillette6831

9y↑1.4K

The happiest sad song ever.

@15kalas15

9y↑62

Will Gillette melancholy is the word friend :)

@BrianCarnevaleB26

7y↑9

Well said, Will!
I have been recently called the happiest sad person they knew. They saw the underlying sadness. It comes from no kinfolk. I really am happy though, no stress in my life. Like this song, very deep.

@notme193

7y↑16

Profoundly sad, yet somehow incredibly reassuring.

@FoxyChariot

Hey Ya!

@axisgalaxis

6y↑1

Was he trying to make us sad? Cuz i got a different transcending message...

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@nexioseptimus5099

9y↑1.4K

I remember crying the first time I heard them play this in concert, and Wayne Coyne looking every single person near the stage in the eye for a second like he was asking "do you get it?" and then nodding before moving on to the next person. Few bands have the ability, fewer have the desire, and even fewer have the will to be so nakedly, unapologetically joyful and to share that with the crowd night after night.

@mattydigs

9y↑13

+Nexio Septimus That's beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@eleSDSU

8y↑6

+Nexio Septimus Know that feeling bro. Thanks, sharing makes us less lonely =)

@caseyroot3681

8y↑1

+Nexio Septimus Sucks that he's not really that guy anymore but people change

@mattydigs

8y↑6

Casey Root
Huh? What do you mean? The recent stuff has been amazing and continues the experimental edge and 'psychiatric explorations' that the Lips are known for. Also, the hopeful,earnest spirit that is present in this material was not lost either. They already did Yoshimi and SB, they needed to move on. What more do you want from them?

If you're talking about him, personally, then I haven't noticed a damn bit of difference. Maybe people don't like what happened with Michelle and that he's hanging out with Miley or whatever but we have no idea about any of that and it would be idiotic to impose judgement. Good day, sir.

@caseyroot3681

Time is subjective so I guess I mean within the last year or two I think he's changed. I think the Beatles cover album was unimpressive and cop out. I love everything up to that release, though. I agree with you that it's foolish to pass judgement on Wayne seeing as I've never met him, and people are dynamic, but from what I've read about the situation with Kliph, it seems like Wayne just tries to be cool now and isn't as genuine. Then again, it's all speculation and it doesn't even matter in the grand scheme of things. Happy Holidays if you celebrate/happy life otherwise!!

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@louisberry4403

38w↑17

Amazing song about accepting the passing of loved ones and knowing that they love you. Gunn knows how to pick songs for his songs.

@luisangelguadalupegonzalez4797

8w↑5

This is such a lovely song. I realized I havent aprecciated life as it should, there are so many things going on rn that i dont even have the time to "feel" the things. My father has cancer and he´s on chemos, im studying at a nursery school, theres plenty of work to do; my gf or now ex-gf left me so im on the grief process. But after listening to this song I realized that despite the bad things, there is still beauty on life, I still have my dad, I have friends, I have the economy to keep on college, Im healthy, I have almost everything I´ve ever wanted. Life has bad things that often makes you feel down, but if you´re capable to see beyond the bad things you might come across with the good things, the things that could give you the purpose to stay alive. Ik that my problems arent like extremely big problems (except for my dad´s cancer) but they´re my problems, my suffering might not be someone else´s suffering.
28/02/2024, 8:58 PM. I write this while im doing my homework, feeling a bit stressed and happy too.
Love y´all :)
-Luis

@drdekosta

7w↑1

You have a long name
but tanks for this beautiful comment

@wallybingbang4350

Gratitude ❤️

@ilovegoth

7y↑553

I was playing this CD for my brother in hospice and he died during this song. It makes me tear up thinking of it. It was a CD in his collection I did not know he also liked this band. What a song to die to.

@aspektx

2y↑8

If we could all be so lucky.

@GustavoFierroH

2y↑2

@Brayden Dempsey you are not alone bro, you can talk to me anytime

@iamthecosmos3301

2y↑2

@Brayden Dempsey how are you today? you're not alone at all. I've thought about ending it so many times. the pain is unbearable at times and as you say you just want out. what always stopped me was imagining the devastation it would create around me (there had already been a suicide in my family, so I had seen it with my own eyes). aren't there the samaritans where you live? they generally have helplines on 24/7. please, please, please reach out and talk to someone. you will make it man! I'm sure you have something to give to the world, even if you don't know what it is yet. a big, big hug <3

@iamthecosmos3301

@Brayden Dempsey it's not a rant, no worries, you need to express yourself. there's a song by the smiths that goes 'shyness is nice, but shyness can stop you from doing all the things that you want to'. youth is cruel, and loneliness is devastating. it doesn't help to tell you it will pass though. and the fear of rejection is real. once I heard someone on a webinar say that statistics show that of all the people you meet, 33% will like you, 33% will not like you and to the other 33% you will be totally indifferent/neutral! that blew my mind! indifferent, so liberating! just think of the people you yourself see or meet that feel neither great nor horrible, just normal, or even meh... it's not that everybody will have a strong opinion on you, and even if they do it's not 100% on you, it's mostly about THEM, it comes from their brains and life experiences. hope this helps. I can suggest you two wonderful, easy to find and easy to read self-help books: 'your erroneous zones' by james dyer, and 'feel the fear and do it anyway' by susan jeffers. they will help you reflect on yourself without causing you to beat yourself up even more, and suggest simple, step-by-step strategies to improve your life. you'll find them in paperback for sure and quite likely as ebooks if you prefer the digital format. also, there's a blog by a couple called marc & angel. they're great! please do look them up, very understanding and offering practical uplifting advice. there IS a way out of there <3. the main thing is to start, and you've started already with the counselling. as for the music, at the moment I can't think of anything. but when I can I will contact you. well done for cleaning your room! it is a challenge when you're feeling horrible, so please try to make it a point now that you've realized how it improves the atmosphere of your living space. please check out www.unfuckyourhabitat.com when you need motivation. have a nice week :)

@iamthecosmos3301

@Brayden Dempsey it sounds like you might be a HSP (highly sensitive person). please do look this up, and understand that if so you're not 'wrong/broken', it's just that your nervous system is wired differently, and you might need a different approach with people and life in general. maybe these new friends were coming off too strong for you without meaning to. and maybe they have no idea how difficult it might be for you. I understand that for a guy it might be a lot more difficult to say 'you know, I'm a bit shy and sometimes I just freeze', but you might try: who knows, maybe they too were shy once and have made progress and will understand... I know that loneliness is horrible, but imho trying to fit in somehow and at all costs never works. I'm totally incapable of doing small talk and/or gossip for more than 5 minutes, for example, and with time I've accepted that I'm like that and I don't even try, so I look for people who I share interests with to eliminate the small talk phase :D. I would try to find a way to communicate with these new people who liked you, maybe just explaining vaguely that you're in a bit of a rough spot at the moment and appreciating their interest in you. see how they respond :). unfortunately people might not be able to 'read' you the way you read them, so you just need to find a way to express yourself. best wishes <3

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@paulmarsh9544

5y↑791

Do you realize that this song makes me happy even though I cry?

@siobhanmulvey

4y↑4

Paul marsh yeah me, too

@CittizinKane

A little snippet of the past, had the pleasure of seeing FL back in the day

@DanielGutierrez-ot4oq

3y↑1

Yes. They are the best! Even though I cry,they always make life better while I'm jamming.

@leyianadelapena7978

Omg same🥲

@suxix7312

3y↑3

It is possible to cry tears of joy... Its an incredible feeling for anyone who hasn't experienced it.

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@PedroLuucaas

2y↑326

this song in the trailer of GOTG:Vol.3 gave me a lot of goosebumps and made it so much more emotional than I expected🥺🥺🥺

@z1205

2y↑32

That’s what brought me here. Wish I could see the actual GOTG 3 trailer.

@shadey8531

2y↑10

This why I'm here, shit was deep!

@nikitamohanan2124

2y↑8

@pedrolucas were you at Hall H at San Diego Comic Con???? Man I am so jealous. Wish they will release it before Wakanda forever drops in theaters. Want to experience ot on the big screen asap!

@PedroLuucaas

2y↑3

@@nikitamohanan2124 I agree with you..the bad thing that, this trailer will only be released in 2023.. and it risks not being the same.. but I think it will be because of the positive reception of the leaked trailer

@thegreatestsebasshow1181

2y↑10

GOTG always giving us a good sountrack🥲this one is my favorite so far

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@jeffkasza2277

49w↑74

This CD was playing in my car the night I had my first date with my ex. The band in the bar that night also played it...completely random. Thought it was destiny...and it was for six and a half years. We've been divorced 12 years now and I still think of her fondly. Hearing it in Guardians 3 took me back, while sitting there watching the movie with our 15 yr old twin sons.

@odontologiaesteticaeharmon1692

49w

Beuatifull story❤❤❤

@yoboimichproductionsinc.2948

47w↑2

The happiness and pain in this hits bro

@cassioreolonruas605

46w

It's not my business but don't you think you should try to come back with her?

@jeffkasza2277

46w↑3

@Cassio Reolon Ruas thank you, but that ship has sailed. The person i knew is not that person today. I'll always love her but a future relationship isn't in the cards

@yeetnama9094

41w↑1

people are so overdramatic lol

@juanitat10

7y↑499

This song. It makes you really realize love is the only important thing here and now. Every second of life is a treasure, so love others without fear.

@jamespriest9658

Wayne is awesome, u should ck out Todd

@chadk8807

3y↑1

That is the most important thing I've read in along time ; )

@christy7698

3y↑2

Amen, sister! Both family and friends are everything! Unfortunately, it took me 40+ years to realize that but at least I know, now!!💓

@SN-gc2xp

🙏し🎉かはにねはにりひへへはひぬかなへ

@chuckppyro3137

Very well said😎

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@auntmurr

4y↑1.7K

My daughter loved this song, so we played it at her memorial tonight.

@purplehippopatamus64

4y↑64

i am sorry for your loss

@auntmurr

4y↑14

@@purplehippopatamus64 thank you so much!

@tracey-louiserobson8995

4y↑6

🙏🏻🙏🏻

@splitsseconds9965

3y↑12

I'm sorry your daughter is still with you in spirit.

@mintchocxlate7154

3y↑2

That’s so sad

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@stephaniegee7024

3y↑377

When my Dad suddenly died in 2019, the day after was really hard on me, as I was all alone and left with such an overwhelming sense of sadness and grief and crying out for him on the floor. I searched for songs about losing someone/death and found this one. As I watched the video I realized very quickly my Dad was right there with me. You see, one of my dads silly yet affectionate pet names for me and all of my siblings was “pig” and as soon as this video started rolling, and that pig showed up, I knew he was simply finding his easiest route to comfort me in that dark place, through this video and song. My Dad was one of the bests, by the way.
RIP R.A.G., Sr. 1949-2019

@hallidreams4696

2y↑14

Sweetie your dad IS WITH YOU!!! Every fond thought or memory will ALWAYS make his light shine brighter ✨️

Sending healthy vibes and positive energies to you and your family 🖤

@TheLinuxYes

wow pig? that's borderline hardcore

@odontologiaesteticaeharmon1692

50w↑2

He is with you❤❤❤ and Will allways be helping and listening to songs with you!!! And im MORE THAN ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT HE IS SO PROUD❤❤❤❤

@LandonStrauss-hc1sc

33w↑3

🐖🕊🐘🌼🌷🌸

@peteralia661

27w

❤️🐖

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@shelbygarza9951

1y↑94

My dad was a big flaming lips fan. We didn’t get along and eventually stopped talking. He passed in 2021 from brain cancer and this song played at his funeral. He would listen to this song back in the day on repeat and would sing this all the time. A week after his death this song played randomly on my radio as I was sitting there thinking about him.

@taylorjhamilton

49w↑4

Not random, definitely a sign

@Battlegroundinho

40w

😢

@dantesinporno

10y↑272

Nothing is permanent, so cherish whatever you do have while you have it. What a beautiful sentiment.

I love the fuck out of this song.

@half-arsedmusic

5y↑852

I once had a terrifying mushroom trip in which I thought I had died, and when I realised I hadn't died, I thought I must be insane. As the trip finally peaked and I started to recover, I put on the Flaming Lips' Yoshimi album. The walls started to glow comfortingly and The Flaming Lips explained everything to me. And one of the worst experiences of my life turned into one of the best.

@williamreilly3172

4y↑24

Its amazing how things work in this universe...
No such thing as a bad trip...its an experience to learn from...
Enjoy💚

@rebuttalc2075

4y↑12

Thats how most good trips go, you struggle through parts of it sometimes greatly but you get through it and it all works out well for you in the end, it empowering because its really just a microcosm of life

@Fuzzmo147

4y↑1

But mostly ITS LIFE🥰

@lostandfound2329

4y↑9

You died and came back. Nice reset.

@ryanmillsap8645

4y↑1

Try led zeppelin next time

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@KevinoftheCosmos

1y↑63

This will always be my favorite album by The Flaming Lips. Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots was part of the soundtrack of me leaving the nest, falling in love, starting art school, and just generally being excited for and overwhelmed by all the possibilities in front of me.

It still means a lot, going on 2 decades.

@Fredomaulonn

52w↑1

When I die I want my ashes shot into space while this plays in the background😊😊
What's your love rate for this song?😊

@predeterminedmeat5024

49w

Soft bulletin for me.

@Morjesta

51w↑44

Thanks Quill for reminding me this song

@manuelnino6028

51w↑4

For real man, 10/10 song, heard the song in the movie and WOW memories came back

@annamaria4653

6y↑311

@mintchocxlate7154

3y↑11

Thank you soo muchh

@stillmaticz847

1y↑13

Do you realize how much I appreciate you posting the lyrics ;), many blessings

@bronlokis

9y↑754

"I need four hot dancing chicks, a pig, a frog, an elephant, a real one, and it has to be done in Vegas"

@Aether010

9y↑49

"What...? Why, what are you gonna do with them"

"Just go get them, I'll figure it out when we get there."

@joshuaio5288

9y↑31

So much about TFL is just bizarre. But there's no question the music can be magnificent!

@user-zs7px8hs2t

9y↑29

You forgot the bunnies

@rivaldovillegas5104

6y↑1

sam ellis nor really when see saw them he realise he needed them.

@jessicakuntzelman2847

6y↑6

Oh, and make two people dress up in bunny costumes.. That's important too.

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@Gcode609

50w↑200

Goosebumps , what a movie...👏🏾🦅💐

@gigachadphilmahar8230

49w↑6

Funny thing is that my father found out about this song when I saw the recent gotg 3 movie, ironically he didn’t go to the movies with me but still found out about the song

@Tyler45nilbog

46w

Good tune

@alexpilgrim8248

46w

Perfectly used in the film!

@dannygreen5477

32w↑1

This is a music video.... Oh, you mean that the only reason that you know about this song was because it was used in a recent movie.. Ugh.

@Gcode609

32w

@@dannygreen5477 Yes 💯

@user-st8zi2se9r

I had never heard about The Flaming Lips until 2012 when they came to the Czech Republic to play in a music festival. My friend had to work and I went there alone. First time in Europe, my first time in a big international music festival, knowing nobody around, first time hearing the Flaming Lips. They played in the evening. I was sitting on the ground under the huge black skies when they came out and started playing this song. They brought a huge balloon and threw it to the viewers to play. Suddenly the whole atmosphere was filled with love, and it felt like everyone became a big and happy family. I was stunned by all of this. And The Flaming Lips never left my playlist since then. It's 2024 now and this song still hits like it's the first time. Thank you The Flaming Lips for your music and for these beautiful memories.

@adamv242

4y↑253

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Means so much to me on so many levels.

@MrCerebellum2

6y↑214

Do you realize?

This is one of the greatest songs of the 21st century?

@championette6957

6y↑1

MrCerebellum2
You bet!! 💜

@mahtiveikko

3y↑1

"Country boy can survive" is best cover I ever heard. Pleeease release it!!!🤯 People are willing to pay money for it.

@richardgurney1844

Indeed! It is the 6th best song this century so far :)

(Hey Ya; Paper Planes; Seven Nation Army; Empire State of Mind; Take Me Out; Do You Realise)

@Whenwintersleeps

49w↑30

I was 16 when I first found this song. I remember I was lying in bed looking for new music on my computer and just randomly clicked on this video. It instantly made me cry, felt the truth of it so deeply. I love how simple the message is, yet so, so impactful. It's been more than 10 years now! And eventhough I sometimes get caught up in life and sort of forget, this feeling always ends up making its way back to me.
How weird and wonderful it is to be here <3

@odontologiaesteticaeharmon1692

49w↑1

YESSS

@user-px7ib9zu9g

39w↑1

I was also 16 last year when I heard this song in the GOTG 3 panel ar San Diego Comic Con 2022.

@butternutcrunch

2y↑43

When I met Wayne Coyne right after this song came out I told him that it makes me cry. He said back to me "That's as much a measure of you as it is of the song."

@bbyface7145

1y↑1

Where did you meet Wayne?

@butternutcrunch

1y↑8

@@bbyface7145 I was sitting on the row behind him at a Coldplay concert in Oklahoma City. I used to buy records from a store where the Lips manager used to work and he was with him. I asked to be introduced and he kindly did. Coldplay covered Yoshimi and Wayne pumped his fists in the air the entire time. He was super stoked. So was the audience. People literally leapt out of their seats and screamed when Chris started to sing and play it on piano. It was wild! Hometown heroes and all.

@bbyface7145

1y↑5

@@butternutcrunch that's so awesome. They have so many great and heartfelt songs. They're coming to Chicago next year but its sold out already ive yet to see them live. 🙁

@jimmerskrimmerfriddet3246

1y↑1

What a remarkable response. He’s such a gem.

@teenyverse7707

1y↑1

it sounds like an insult.

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@Pining_for_the_fjords

9y↑2.4K

I sung this once at karaoke and nobody knew the song. I think I need some new friends.

@TheUberHaxor1

9y↑28

***** But now that they've heard it it's their favourite song, right?

@Pining_for_the_fjords

9y↑128

The UberHaxor Not the way I sung it. 😉

@mattydigs

9y↑11

+Conway79 lmao. Bravo.

@Cas_anova

8y↑6

+Conway79 hahaha, honesty! haha

@problemchild911ak

8y↑3

absolutely

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@dominicswain7304

6y↑283

This is one of the greatest songs ever written, and that’s a fact.

@LuisMedinaInformador

3y↑4

PERIOD.

@lesdehart7856

3y↑3

Yes

@dominicswain7304

3y↑1

@burnt andburnie Well, of course. I used that emphatic phrase for effect.

@beezig

3y↑2

Amen

@WeirdMedicine

agreed

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@iczarko

42w↑15

My father put me on to this album when I was very young, maybe 4-5 years old. Two weeks ago he was diagnosed with lung cancer. We have both always bonded over how we thought this was one of the most beautiful songs and now 20 years later the meaning of the song hits a little deeper. We’re slated to go see the lips do yoshimi in august…its hard to make the good things last but genuinely this songs helps with grasping the reality of the situation and cherishing every moment we still have together.

@sleepyseahorsetv

2y↑74

I played and sang this by myself on an acoustic guitar at my dad's funeral in 2007, and I don't know if I've even ever watched the actual video until today. Though it's incredibly sad, it's also comforting to read all the comments from others who have played this song at their loved one's funerals. We all realize ♥️

@tayub3

41w↑4

So brave and strong to sing this by yourself at your dad's funeral. RESPECT.

@EggOnLegs

4y↑120

Lovely song, I hope anyone who reads this has such a great day. If you’re feeling down things get better, never give up keep fighting till the end you legend. 🐸

@amandaprice5194

38w↑3

Thank you so much 💓

@TheLazerOfficial

28w↑2

thanks man

@rebuttalc2075

16w

A beautiful face only takes you so far cause its temporary. How you treat and impact people is a better beauty standard

@shibbyrick

8y↑301

my girlfriend's father Dan had cancer. i heard this song for the first time on the radio as i was pulling up my road. i was in a crap mood that day. he spent his final months at our house all day every day and I'm glad he did. i pulled in my driveway and sat in the truck until the song was over. after i got out of the truck me and Dan spent the whole night on my deck bullshitting about life. i was dead tired and generally just pissed off that day then this song came on and i was just happy to spend time with Dan.

@Wakeupdream

5y↑7

When i red "he had cancer" I thought he has won against this disease and survived...
I'm sorry.

@eintga

4y↑5

Glad you atleast spent time with him before he left

@matt13170

4y↑5

Yeah this song helps put things in perspective, I love it. Such a great song. I'm glad it helped you to enjoy your time with Dan a little more.

@kingy8077

2y↑99

Played this at my mums funeral 3 years ago today, such a beautiful song for a beautiful person. I can’t help but cry everytime I listen to it. I was only 12 and now at 15 I still don’t feel I have got over it, but life goes on and I have learnt to live with it. Missing you mum Con X

@glyn5385

2y↑3

buddy she`ll always be with you, i died when i was a kid, twice. there is life after this world.... i cant promise you the riches of this world but i can promise you this. you will see her again... God Bless you

@lindasgreeneyes

2y↑1

What a beautiful song for you to have for her. I’m sending you infinite love and praying that your healing-

@RappersDelight808

42w↑1

You never get over it. My mum was taken by cancer when I was 30 and I'm finally getting some couciling for it years later

@h2rv

32w↑1

@@RappersDelight808 that's right, sadly you just accept it and learn to live with it. some days it fades, some days its hard, wish you both the best

@marialouisabelabonal1832

50w↑7

Gotg Vol. 3 brought me here. and honestly, thank God it brought me here. This song is beautiful.

@anshumananshu667

2y↑10

The trailer had me chocked up, especially Baby rocket.😭😭

@davenotdoug8394

24w↑7

I want this song played at my funeral, whenever that may be. But kind thoughts to those who have lost someone, and this songs speak to them.

@Melmaster3

42w↑8

Leaving this here before more guardians fans come in lol. Haven’t seen the newest movie yet, but this song has been here for my highs and lows, my highs and sobers. It’s been a rough couple of years but this song has been there for me when i need it

@birdmusic1206

1y↑59

I played this song to my grandfather on his deathbed, my grandfather stormed the beaches of Normandy. I remember I asked him what did war sound like? He said, "it sounded like a song". I played this song for him before he died and he said " YES YES THATS IT THATS WHAT ITS LIKE TO STORM THE BEACHES OF NORMANDY" and then he died. I will never forget that moment. Whenever I hear this song I think of him storming the beaches of Normandy. I realize that he stormed the beaches of Normandy.

@odontologiaesteticaeharmon1692

50w

I lost my grandfather too and i kbow he is with me now listening to music and making company helping and your grandfather is with you now❤❤❤ and will allways be❤

@davidferrara1105

28w

@jmichaelmunger

4y↑28

If you ever want to cry with the biggest smile on your face--without being involuntarily committed--just give this a listen.

@angelajudson8156

4y↑152

I had a boyfriend (a musician of course ) who sang me to sleep almost every night with this song. I can't get over it

@JohnBrown-pq9tj

4y↑15

I love when my significant other sings me songs about death.

@jankbunky4279

4y↑1

That's very cute.

@MohammadAliKhalil

3y↑1

https://youtu.be/nWZOxiBPDpI

@KAdams-dr4pc

3y↑2

@@JohnBrown-pq9tj
😂🤣☺😂🤣
Soooo true!

@KAdams-dr4pc

3y↑2

You realize it was about death ?!?
Nice boyfriend!
🤣😊😂🤣

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@jackster1212

10w

A lot of songs have been written. This is one of the most beautiful ones.

@theatronvulgaris

8w↑1

going through withdrawal hell and remembered this song. so beautiful and shooting ❤

@ashishthefoodmaniac9239

49w↑14

This was the most hitting song in guardians of the galaxy 3 🥺🥺🥺🥺
Thank you so much James Gunn for an amazing emotional roller coaster ride

@andrewmarcellis2007

48w

Hey you might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like The Flaming Lips

@TheAguyer89

6y↑86

This was playing, along with many other songs, at my one of my closest friends memorial at my request.
He was only 25 years old, and one of the most amazing people I've ever met.

@John-bn8ml

46w

I wish l was amazing like your friend he was so lucky be like this in his short life. I live much longer but l was just stupid in my life. This is much worse.

@Matthew-qk1xi

The image of the elephant laying down during the "everyone you know someday will die" line is so powerful to me. This song reminds me of my daughter and we just don't get along much anymore and rarely speak and it breaks my heart so.

@kubefeuerborn2402

1y↑18

People underestimate how truly beautiful this song is. The lyrics are amazing. This is going to be played during the procession at my wedding and it’s going to be beautiful 🤩

@chrispolo840

1y↑1

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like Flaming Lips

@Fredomaulonn

52w↑1

When I die I want my ashes shot into space while this plays in the background😊😊
What's your love rate for this song?😊

@thebigv75

2y↑7

Apparently this song was in the comic con trailer for GOTGVol.3…this movie is gonna hit us hard.

@chuckanderberg7209

10y↑74

This song was played today at the funeral of my 20 year-old great nephew. I won't forget this song or my sister's grandson. Drive carefully, people. Your life is not yours; it's ours. And we will miss your being.

@jonburbridge2968

10w

Saw these guys in concert. What an amazing show! No one died ❤

@grammybear4226

2y↑4

🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 69 yr old grandma in Texas, USA. 🐼 ❤ 🎀 👍 🧚‍♂ 🐈 🧚 🍀

@luisespinoza9277

10y↑162

First time I heard his I was on mushrooms and my friend played it while we all layed in the tent at a music festival (The Hudson Project) this summer. They even played there but I missed it to see Excision (stupid of me still had fun though). When the part came on about everyone dying I almost started to cry, not in a sad way, but in such a liberating way. It felt like life slapped the shit out of me with the truth, but hugged me making me feel more safe than anything. When I got home, I hugged my parents and have been creating a better relationship with them. I love you guys <3

@ItalianT747

Luis Espinoza i missed their set at the hudson project too : / but what an amazing time in saugerties! i’m glad to know i wasn’t the only one not who lived it and loved it despite the rain

@mariokartman10

Thats so awesome

@Ralph_Smith0724

5y↑1

You cry because it's Platonic philosophy and who doesn't cry when reading Plato's philosophy. Plato gave humanity the concepts of heaven and the immortality of the human soul.

@StarvingSound

What is as as Excision?

@SILVERSPADES

5y↑1

Luis Espinoza Mushrooms can definitely change your life

@lucypeterson2231

2y↑22

Heard that this song was set to the Guardians Vol. 3 trailer that premiered at SDCC and that there wasn't a dry eye in the house when it was over.

Brb gonna sit in the corner and cry.

@incrediblyunamused

22w↑2

I've sort of secretly been waiting for someone to tell me this song reminds them of me and/or dedicate it to me, but I'm a third of the way thru this whirlwind we call 'EXISTENCE' and, well, it hasn't happened yet — so I've officially decided to dedicate this magical tune to my damn self.
I deserve it.
We all deserve a little recognition for our uniqueness, and I guess it's my turn.

@danielcosgrove9512

1y↑5

Life goes fast.
Heard it time and again.
Hope yours was a blast.
Heard it to no end.
I realize my past.
Isn't too far back when.
I couldn't even ask.
For a place better then.

@Fredomaulonn

52w

When I die I want my ashes shot into space while this plays in the background😊😊
What's your love rate for this song?😊

@robertdaniel817

2y↑32

I have never heard this song before. After having sobbed extensively, I can compare my experience of hearing this song for the first time to a singular psychedelic experience when a lot of earthly junk was stripped away. A lot to lay on a single song, but this is truly a work of art. Truth laid bare. Others clearly agree.

@systemsandhowtodestroythem474

42w↑7

Saw this in GOTG3 & instantly remembered the day I found this video after drinking concentrated THC oil. It was one of the most beautiful moments of my entire life. I must have rewatched it for hours while crying & crying out of happiness. Just hearing it in the movie brought me right back to that moment and I had some tears flowing again.

@federicocampo4205

2y↑10

Well, May 2023. Here we GO!!!

@Missxmorbidxashley

3y↑18

I was in love with a guy since 7th grade. We never really got close but we were friends. He died of a heroin overdose, his first time using it. He was 26 and that was about 8 years ago. I still think about him all the time and miss him everyday.

@carsonpartain1675

2y↑16

Much love to James Gunn, I hope Vol. 3 is everything you want it to be.

@quantumleap7323

4y↑65

They played this at my nephew's services 2 weeks ago. He was 20 and died suddenly of an undiagnosed heart condition. Had never heard this beautiful song before but now can't stop thinking about it

@jenniferwitt5326

1y↑3

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢. I can’t imagine what it must feel like to lose your beloved child. I lost my boyfriend a couple of years ago of the same thing. I’ve not touched that stuff since. I don’t know why I was spared but I thank God I was for my family. God bless you and your family.

@Fredomaulonn

52w

When I die I want my ashes shot into space while this plays in the background😊😊
What's your love rate for this song?😊

@hazelpiggy9696

2y↑7

Here before this blows up

@noneck3099

13w

you're about 20 years too late

@sususegar

10y↑15

I haven't heard this song since I first discovered it a few years ago. Then the radio DJ decided to give it a spin while I was driving today.

My father passed away less than a year ago, and it made me realise a lot of things about life and people in general. Hearing this song and the radio DJ telling story behind it, I think I've finally found a song that speaks for what I had, what I feel, and what I know so far since his death.

@jacobbanning

Sorry for your loss

@dogstar7415

7y↑464

@jisalas4870

6y↑3

Dogstar 74 :)

@tiffanyhopkinson2168

6y↑12

My favourite lyrics...

Do you realize.. That you have the most beautiful face

@BrianCarnevaleB26

3y↑4

Just special. And a timeless tune.

I have come to to realize this the hard way. But it has made me stronger and more determined as I reach the end of my life cycle. Lived close to 75 percent of my expected lifespan.

@Romans10910Love

3y↑3

Jesus saves 🙂

@sarahgreen3063

2y↑12

I have played this for my daughter since the day she was born. She'll be 3 next week. We sing it every day. I've always told her, "This is Alice's song!". So, now she says, "Mommy, play my song!". I love it. ❤

@destabler

14w↑1

If you ever have the chance to see The Flaming Lips live, you need to do this.

@frankenzion0001

5y↑43

This song ALWAYS wrecks me in the feels everytime.

@lesdehart7856

Every. Single. Time.

@comawhite821

2y↑2

Me too. Every Time.

@joanlembo7845

34w

Oh me too❤

@deimoskaischylos

8y↑58

I wise young man once said, "Nobody exists on purpose, nobody belongs anywhere, everybody's gonna die." This song embodies that sentiment so well. Remember the simple things and enjoy what you have as best you can. Everyone has their weak moments and breakdowns, but those are just part of what it is to live life. Break, sob, hurt, and then move forward until you just cannot anymore. Wring as much out of this fleeting experience as possible until the burden is too much, or it simply ends itself for you.

@lauradownham6953

7y↑1

Deimos kai Aischylos ❤

@deimoskaischylos

7y↑1

Laura Downham
And the same to you.

@MrSmudge15

7y↑8

Morty, a wise young man....

@exzisd

7y↑3

Deimos kai Aischylos this is the kind of comment i was hoping to see. such a good thought provoking song.

@gusswhat__

3y↑1

Now, come and watch TV...

@AdamIsChillen

2y↑2

Such a dark song wrapped in a feel good vibe.

@redskies4530

Hi I recommend a song called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

@komencentz

29w

Lollapalooza '06 Chicago.. one of the most intense, beautiful memories of my life.

@mpreiss7780

43w↑5

These lyrics are just amazing, on par with some of Hank Williams Sr's song writing's, just brilliant. just makes everything seem simple in life.

@kyleliss3548

2y↑12

Guardians got me tearing up with this

@user-cc2mv4jg1d

24w↑4

Just saw them in Dallas Amazing Show

@angelapatino9582

49w↑3

I was so happy when this came on in the movie. Absolutely one of my faves

@susanberner5177

8y↑280

This song is beautiful! It's telling us all to love ALL the people that you love -NOW! Don't wait!! you Might lose the one you love tomorrow--TELL THEM YOU LOVE THEM. please

@jacobbanning

6y↑3

normal woman awesome

@lovelyscorp79

6y↑3

normal woman i love uuuuuuuu💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

@richardrodriguez1379

Can’t

@davidganning8699

I'll say

@lostandfound2329

What if they never believed me

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@brianseymour5191

8y↑31

I've been feeling the grips of depression, stress, and anxiety overtaking my mind for the past few weeks, each time feeling worse than the last. I'm glad to listen to such grand music as my spirits sure needed to be lifted

@edrrrk

2y↑12

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXYY

@thejonkler224

2y↑12

Holy shit the one song I actually wanted in gotg 3

@tommy-t420

3y↑22

I have a brilliant memory of this song, I remember the first time I heard it. I was on a school trip to some place in norfolk, and I had a really cheap and shit mp3 player with this song on it and some others that my dad's mate gave me. We were entering this small seaside town, the sea to my right, a row of shops on my left. I was on the window seat of the bus looking out to sea as this song played, and it was at that moment I realized, life is so fricking good. That is my happy place, and I don't even remember the name of the town 😅

@Halliday7895

you need to find it.

@angelaelliott5030

5y↑24

I have to come here and listen to this song every few weeks, it's such a glorious mantra for living and loving every day, every hour, every minute. Let them know you realize that life goes fast. Missing my husband on this and everyday. xo

@bodalix18

13w↑1

Peace and love to you all, fellow listeners!

@donovanmartin7946

2y↑35

The way they are gonna use this in vol. 3 OMG 😭😭😭😭😭

@5241rudolph

49w↑6

star lord needed a hug gosh I felt bad for him 😭😭😭

@andrewmarcellis2007

48w

Hey you might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like The Flaming Lips

@5241rudolph

47w

@@andrewmarcellis2007 never heard of em

@diamantslapersona

2y↑6

nobody died. I just love this song

@madbuddhaspeaks1254

50w↑2

EPIC.. feels like a 70s love song

@paulvincent3410

2y↑8

This song makes me think of every beautiful woman I loved and let slip through my fingers. And now, reaching 70, I am alone. Realizing.

@nekoneko5777

(　´,_ゝ｀)

@pete2659

23w↑1

Thank you for your vulnerability. I’m 44 and moving toward that same ending. I hope I wake up in time.

@J.Artan6

4y↑29

My dog died 06/22/2020, it is currently 07/10/2020 5:47 am , I would normally wake up 2 minutes prior , walk him , feed him, and embrace the day, I had him him for 3 years when a virus killed his liver. I feel so lost , I felt the same type of lost when the police came 10/31/2007 to tell me my brother died. I feel that same loss while listening to this song, but it’s warm. Reminds me that sun is coming up soon. I don’t have a reason to go for a walk, but Im leaving now. Be well my friends. Love to all.

@J.Artan6

3y↑1

It is 11/16/2020 at 3:55 am, I’m still depressed, I want nothing more than too reach for a bottle of Jameson that my best friend and roommate keeps in our upper cabinet, but I know that will not help. I hope whomever is reading this has a day that they can be proud of. I hope whomever is reading this has more strength than me. An old drunk once told me that nights are long and years are short, well this night is especially long and I am just waiting for the dawn. Be well my friends. Love to all.

@ebeee9034

3y↑1

How you doing man?

@davidmansell6461

I feel your pain and send my love.

@hisroyalhighness8566

4y↑17

Beautiful song. Hope all the lonely hearts Realize that they are not alone

@veronicapratt1169

18w↑1

This was a favorite song of my son. He is in heaven now. This popped up on utube Xmas morning He is telling me he is with me.❤

@randycushman1669

24w↑2

Beautiful, sad and could have been covered amazing fly by The Bee Gees!!!

@evrecegwgegebrvr

2y↑10

This song always makes me cry, but in a good way. Every time I play this around my mom, i always tell her i love her. If i weren't for her, i wouldn't even know this song exists.

@BonhamsBongo

8y↑60

I've never had as much fun at a gig as I have at Flaming Lips gigs. Good times. Good times.

@BrianCarnevaleB26

7y↑1

True

@prestondust6676

1y↑2

The world needs this message.

@DanielTGC

50w↑3

Every Guardians movie I have an amazing new discovery that I listen to on loop. This is the one now

@oiyoushutit8670

41w↑5

My dads favourite song, heard it when i was 4-5. Im 17 now and still listening to it. ❤

@avallach3751

2y↑11

If you are here for GUARDIAN OF THE GALAXY, welcome! And cry with all of us.

@jforeman4111

21w↑1

Oh yes Sir Robert Palmer, Bryan Ferry we acknowledge your cheekiness in this lovely video.

@GeoffSkelton-mt1gv

Always reminds me of Jonathan Brandis! Was playing when I heard of his passing.

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