In the Morning of the Magicians
The Flaming Lips Lyrics


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In the morning I'd awake
And I couldn't remember
What is love and what is hate
The calculations error
Oh-oh-oh-what is love and what is hate
And why does it matter
Is to love just a waste?
How can it matter?

As the dawn began to break
I had to surrender
The universe will have it's way
Too powerful to master
Oh-oh-oh-what is love and what is hate
And why does it matter

Is to love just a waste?
How can it matter?

Overall Meaning

The Flaming Lips's song "In the Morning of the Magicians" is a contemplative tune that questions the nature of love and hate, and their purpose in the universe. The first verse begins with the singer waking up, but not being able to distinguish between love and hate. The line "calculations error" suggests that the singer is trying to logically sort out their emotions, but is unable to find a clear answer. This confusion is followed by a repetition of the question "what is love and what is hate," indicating that this is a central theme of the song. The second verse adds to this by questioning the importance of love, and whether it is worth pursuing at all.


The chorus of the song suggests that the singer has come to accept that love and hate are not easily defined, and that both are a part of the universe's natural order. The line "the universe will have its way" implies a sense of surrender to fate or destiny, and the realization that some things are too powerful to control. The repetition of the question "why does it matter" highlights the idea that, in the grand scheme of things, love and hate may not be as significant as we often believe them to be.


Overall, "In the Morning of the Magicians" is a philosophical reflection on the nature of love and human emotion, and their place in the universe. It suggests that while we may struggle to define or understand these concepts, they are an integral part of the natural world and must be accepted as such.


Line by Line Meaning

In the morning I'd awake
As I rise from slumber


And I couldn't remember
I forget everything


What is love and what is hate
What distinguishes affection and animosity


The calculations error
The estimations are flawed


Oh-oh-oh-what is love and what is hate
What distinguishes warmth and anger


And why does it matter
And why should it be important


Is to love just a waste?
Is affection futile?


How can it matter?
How can it be significant?


As the dawn began to break
During sunrise


I had to surrender
I had to give up


The universe will have it's way
The cosmos will decide


Too powerful to master
Too dominating to control


Oh-oh-oh-what is love and what is hate
What distinguishes fondness and spite


And why does it matter
And why is it important


Is to love just a waste?
Is affection a squander?


How can it matter?
How can it be relevant?




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Word Collections Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN DROZD, WAYNE COYNE

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@KimberlyWeller-cd6vo

❤❤❤

@Solonghoney

This song brings me to my knees.

@dpclerks09

"The Calculation's Error" 💔🙏

"As the dawn began to break
I had to surrender
The universe will have it's way
Too powerful to master"

@AngelGarcia-jo9ss

Absolutely brilliant!

@Zxseaaswqadfccc

Beautiful,sad,nostalgic

@cappy2282

Always be my favorite song from them. This hits hard 🤤

@riezalauliahakim

best track for me 🖤🖤

@djaybeetoo

Best album ever if you has esoteric funs and giggles

@phillipvigo2185

This was playing at the ASPCA thrift shop in Salem, Oregon last weekend, and it brought me back to this fantastic record. I had been away for far too long.

@ericinla5663

In my late 50’s, Just discovered this song realizing they’ve been around since I was in high school , never heard this or was familiar with them…. This song is amazing!I

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