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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The Flaming Lips Lyrics
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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?
The song Do You Realize by The Flaming Lips is a heartfelt reminder to appreciate life and the beauty that surrounds us, while also accepting the inevitability of death for everyone we know. The opening line, “Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face,” encourages the listener to focus on the individual’s own uniqueness and beauty. The second line, “Do you realize we’re floating in space,” brings attention to the incredible vastness of the universe that we are a part of, a reminder that we are all connected.
The line, “Do you realize that happiness makes you cry,” speaks to the idea that sometimes the most beautiful and joyful moments in life can be bittersweet, evoking both happiness and sadness simultaneously. The following line, “Do you realize that everyone you know someday will die,” is a stark reminder that human mortality is a universal experience we all must face.
The chorus of the song reflects a message of urgency, encouraging the listener to not take anything for granted, and to let those they care about know how much they mean to them. It reminds us that life is fleeting and that we must appreciate what we have while we have it. The final line, “Do you realize?” repeats the initial line, perhaps as a call to continue self-reflection and appreciation for the beauty around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face
Recognize the beauty of yourself and appreciate it.
Do you realize we're floating in space
Understand the vastness and complexity of the universe we exist in.
Do you realize that happiness makes you cry
Realize that emotions are complex and can often be overwhelming.
Do you realize that everyone you know someday will die
Acknowledge the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death.
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes, let them know
Take the opportunity to express your feelings to loved ones before it's too late.
You realize that life goes fast
Understand that time moves quickly and to make the most of every moment.
It's hard to make the good things last
Recognize that it can be difficult to hold on to the joys of life.
You realize the sun doesn't go down
Understand the science behind the apparent movement of the sun.
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
Realize that our perceptions can be deceiving and influenced by our environment.
Do you realize, oh, oh, oh?
Do you understand the message of this song?
Do you realize that everyone you know, someday will die?
Acknowledge once again the inevitability of death.
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes, let them know
Reiterate the importance of expressing love and gratitude to those around us.
You realize that life goes fast
The reminder that we should make the most of every moment is repeated.
It's hard to make the good things last
The challenge of retaining the joys of life is echoed.
You realize the sun doesn't go down
The scientific concept is restated.
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
The reminder that our perceptions can be deceiving is repeated.
Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face
The song ends as it began, encouraging self-love and appreciation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dave Fridmann, Michael Ivins, Steven Drozd, Wayne Coyne
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@annamaria4653
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
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
@Andynfun
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
Ugh, terrible. So sorry :(
@rooster3266
Thankyou for sharing , I am very sorry for your loss.
@DamonCorbin
So sorry, Joan. I too, lost my son to his addiction and fentanyl just over 2 years ago. Be strong. <3
@stonefree8478
Oh, de verdad lo siento :(
@fahrenbantner1608
im so sorry.
@TheANDYURRY
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
YOU ARE INCREDIBLEEE❤❤❤❤❤ INSPIRES ME SO MUCHHHHH SO MICH LIGHTTT
@camillanewland
Wow, powerful……. I realize
@irvingosiris6847
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