Fight Test
The Flaming Lips
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The test begins, now I thought I was smart, I thought I was right I thought it better not to fight, I thought there was a Virtue in always being cool, so when it came time to Fight I thought I'll just step aside and that the time would Prove you wrong and that you would be the fool I don't know where the sun beams end and the star Lights begins it's all a mystery Oh to fight is to defend if it's not Now than tell me when would be the time that you would stand up And be a man, for to lose I could accept but to surrender I just wept and regretted this moment, oh that I, I Was the fool I don't know where the sun beams end and the star Lights begins it's all a mystery And I don't know how a man decides what right for his Own life, it's all a mystery Cause I'm a man not a boy and there are things You can't avoid you have to face them when you're not prepared To face them, If I could I would but you're with him now it'd do no good I should have fought him but instead I let him, I let Him take it I don't know where the sun beams end and the star Lights begins it's all a mystery And I don't know how a man decides what right for his Own life, it's all a mystery The test is over, now
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Written by: WAYNE COYNE, STEVEN DROZD, DAVE FRIDMANN, YUSUF ISLAM, MICHAEL IVINS
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10 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Fight Test" is a song by The Flaring Lips that comes from their 2002 album, "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots".
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Noteworthy RecognitionThe song peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart which is one mark of its popularity.
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Legal Issues"Fight Test" faced some copyright infringement challenges because it is melodically similar to "Father and Son" by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam). As a result, Yusuf and the Flaming Lips shared royalties.
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Main ThemeThe song outlines the dilemma of choosing between physical fighting and emotional bravery.
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Critic AcclaimThe song was highly praised by critics for its introspective lyrics and forward-thinking sound.
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AwardsThe track was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2003 for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
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Lyrics ControversyThe controversy over the song's melody resulted in all reprints of the CD sleeve containing an acknowledgment to Cat Stevens for his song "Father and Son".
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Musical StyleThe Flaming Lips, a band known for their psychedelic rock style, continue in that vein with "Fight Test," featuring distorted guitars and synthesizers.
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Social ImpactApart from its musical success, "Fight Test" has made its mark in popular culture, with its usage for the soundtrack in an episode of the British sitcom, "The Inbetweeners."
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Legacy"Fight Test" continues to be one of the most recognized and adored songs in The Flaming Lips' catalogue, maintaining its relevance to listeners for nearly two decades.
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