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 Pink Robots pt. 1
The Flaming Lips Lyrics
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She's a black belt in karate
Working for the city
She has to discipline her body
'Cause she knows that it's demanding
To defeat those evil machines
I know she can beat them
But you won't let those robots eat me
Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots defeat me
Those evil-natured robots
They're programmed to destroy us
She's gotta be strong to fight them
So she's taking lots of vitamins
'Cause she knows that it'd be tragic
If those evil robots win
I know she can beat them
Oh Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots defeat me
Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots eat me
Yoshimi
'Cause she knows that it'd be tragic
If those evil robots win
I know she can beat them
Oh Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots defeat me
Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots eat me
Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots defeat me
Yoshimi they don't believe me
But you won't let those robots eat
Yoshimi
The lyrics to "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots pt.1" by The Flaming Lips tells the story of a woman named Yoshimi who is a black belt in karate and works for the city. She is on a mission to defeat the evil robots that have been programmed to destroy humans. The song speaks to the fact that she has to discipline her body, take lots of vitamins and be strong to fight against the machines. Despite the doubts and disbelief of others, the singer believes in Yoshimi's abilities to defeat the robots and save him from being eaten.
The song, on a deeper level, is a metaphor for human nature, where the robots represent any enemies that thwart or impede the singer, and Yoshimi symbolizes the human spirit. The song's lyrics speak to the power of the spirit to keep fighting against all odds, even when others doubt the ability to overcome obstacles. Through her strength and perseverance, Yoshimi becomes a role model, representing the quality of humanity that can win against any adversity.
The song speaks to the struggles that we all face in life, and the importance of having the courage, determination, and resilience to overcome them. Through the powerful story of Yoshimi, the lyrics remind us of the power of the human spirit to conquer challenges and rise above our fears and doubts.
Line by Line Meaning
Her name is Yoshimi
The singer introduces Yoshimi, a woman who will play a central role in the song.
She's a black belt in karate
Yoshimi is a skilled martial artist and fighter.
Working for the city
Yoshimi is employed by the city and possibly serves as a defender or protector of it.
She has to discipline her body
Yoshimi must maintain a strict training regimen to keep her body in top shape for fighting.
'Cause she knows that it's demanding
Yoshimi understands that fighting against the robots will not be easy.
To defeat those evil machines
Yoshimi's goal is to defeat the robots, whom the singer labels as evil.
I know she can beat them
The singer has confidence in Yoshimi's abilities to win the battle.
Oh Yoshimi they don't believe me
Others do not have the same faith in Yoshimi that the artist does.
But you won't let those robots eat me
The artist believes that Yoshimi will protect them from the robots.
Those evil-natured robots
The artist labels the robots as having cruel intentions.
They're programmed to destroy us
The robots have been designed to attack and harm humans.
She's gotta be strong to fight them
Yoshimi understands that strength is necessary to battle the robots.
So she's taking lots of vitamins
Yoshimi is taking supplements to maintain her physical health during the fight.
If those evil robots win
The singer imagines a dire future in which the robots come out victorious.
Yoshimi
The singer repeats Yoshimi's name, emphasizing her importance in the song.
But you won't let those robots defeat me
The artist reiterates their trust in Yoshimi to protect them from the robots.
Yoshimi they don't believe me
Others still doubt Yoshimi's abilities to win the fight.
But you won't let those robots eat me
The singer insists that Yoshimi will keep them safe from the robots.
But you won't let those robots defeat me
The singer trusts that Yoshimi will emerge victorious in the battle.
Yoshimi they don't believe me
Despite the artist's assurances, others still doubt Yoshimi's capabilities.
But you won't let those robots eat
The artist has faith in Yoshimi's ability to protect them from harm.
Yoshimi
The song ends with another repetition of Yoshimi's name, suggesting her importance as a protector and fighter.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE FRIDMANN, MICHAEL IVINS, STEVEN DROZD, WAYNE COYNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rainblaze.
. my mum was suffering from a brain cancer ,and i would sing this sometimes, and now this song always aways brings floods of tears with it each and every time i hear it.........
And as for yoshimi?........ well she never did win .
so nite nite mum .theirs no more robots, pain and tears any any
more
I love and think about you each and every sigle day
god bless
RIP
your loving son
allan
@notsusan
I live in Japan and teach English. Every few days I get a student named Yoshimi and I have to struggle not to ask her about the robots....
@KenMabie
that kinda fucked up this song is about a girl dying of cancer
the robots are rouge cancer cells ..
@bozos373
@@KenMabie lighten up. It's actually funny
@bozos373
Honestly same
@xaviertargaryan4471
Ken Mabie - FIND ME ON BITCHUTE you’re a rogue cancer cell of YouTube comments
@christopherwalker6056
@@KenMabie is it really? I never knew that. Can you post the source please?
@topsyify
This song came out when I was battling stage 3 breast cancer.
This song helped. The cancer wasnt going to win. My babies were only 9 months old and 3 years old.
Those robots didn't defeat me.
Just over more surgery all these years down the line, but life is great ❤️
@robinhodgson7862
Good for you ❤️
@KenMabie
Not all heroes wear capes
@dbrutiger8232
Good to hear but did you take lots of vitamins and are you a black belt in karate