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"It Overtakes Me" (extended title: "It Overtakes Me / The Stars Are So Big... I Am So Small... Do I Stand a Chance?") is a song by The Flaming Lips, and the title track of a four-track EP of the same name, released on November 13, 2006. The EP contains a shorter version of the song featured on At War with the Mystics. However, the "Stars Are So Big..." segment was omitted for more accessible listening. Also, "It Overtakes Me" received some exposure in the United Kingdom due to its inclusion in a television commercial for Beck's in mid-2006.  


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The Flaming Lips are an American rock band, formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983. Instrumentally, their sound contains lush, multi-layered, psychedelic rock arrangements, but lyrically their compositions show elements of space rock, including unusual song and album titles—such as "What Is the Light? (An Untested Hypothesis Suggesting That the Chemical [In Our Brains] by Which We Are Able to Experience the Sensation of Being in Love Is the Same Chemical That Caused the "Big Bang" That Was the Birth of the Accelerating Universe)". They are also acclaimed for their elaborate live shows, which feature costumes, balloons, puppets, video projections, complex stage light configurations, giant hands, large amounts of confetti, and frontman Wayne Coyne's signatur… more »

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Album Appearance
"It Overtakes Me" is a song from The Flaming Lips' twelfth studio album, "At War with the Mystics". It is the seventh track on the album.
Release and Reception
Released in 2006, the song quickly became a fan favorite and further solidified The Flaming Lips as pioneers of the neo-psychedelia genre.
Sound Classification
"It Overtakes Me" is classified as indie rock, psychedelic rock, and space rock. The song successfully combines the band’s experimental soundscape with groovy rhythms and catchy vocals.
Song Structure
The song is unique because it’s essentially divided into two distinct sections. The first part is a vibrant, upbeat number with the actual lyrics, whereas the second portion is a psychedelic, wordless journey known as "The Stars Are So Big...I Am So Small...Do I Stand a Chance?".
British Influence
According to the band's lead vocalist Wayne Coyne, British bands like Pink Floyd and The Beatles greatly influenced the making of this song.
Unique Composition
The song is recognised for its unconventional use of digital audio workstation software and synthesizers, creating a diversity of sounds and a layered, complex musical depth.
Critical Acclaim
'Rolling Stone' magazine praised "It Overtakes Me" for its innovative exploration of alternative rock, folding cosmic musings into a streamlined indie rock structure.
Commercial Use
The first part of "It Overtakes Me" was used in a high-profile TV advertising campaign for Beck's beer in the UK.
Concept and Lyrics
The lyrics speak to the overwhelming sensation of experiencing life, nature, and the universe — the feeling of being overtaken by everything around us, echoing some of the common themes explored by the band, like existentialism and cosmic insignificance.
Live Performances
During live performances, the song is well-known for its light show and other theatrical elements, demonstrating the band's commitment to combining music with visual art.

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