Do You Realize?
Vitamin String Quartet, The Flaming Lips
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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?
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Written by: Dave Fridmann, Michael Ivins, Steven Drozd, Wayne Coyne
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15 facts about this song
Band History"Do You Realize?" is a song by American rock band The Flaming Lips. They are known for their psychedelic music and bubble-filled live shows.
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Track SpecificsIt is the ninth track from their 2002 album "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots".
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number nine in the UK Singles Chart, which is the band's only top ten hit in that country.
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Cultural ImpactIn 2009, "Do You Realize??" was named as the official State Rock Song of Oklahoma.
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Fan ConnectionThe song's lyrics, which meditate on mortality, have connected deeply with fans.
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Musical Styles"Do You Realize??" is notable for its fusion of electronic sounds, rock guitars, and unconventional song structures, showcasing The Flaming Lips' unique approach to music.
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AwardsIt was listed at number 31 on Rolling Stone's "100 Best Songs of the Decade" in 2009.
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Band PerspectiveThe lead singer Wayne Coyne often introduces "Do You Realize??" at concerts by saying it's a song about realizing that you, everyone you know, and everyone you ever will know, will die.
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Promotional UseThe song was used in a Land Rover commercial in the UK and a Mitsubishi commercial in Australia.
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Festival PerformancesThe Flaming Lips performed "Do You Realize??" as part of the 2011 Glastonbury festival.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists including popular Indie Folk band, The Postal Service.
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Soundtrack AppearancesIt has found its place in several soundtracks, including the films "The Break-Up" and "Wedding Crashers".
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Instrumentation"Do You Realize??" features a mix of traditional rock instrumentation and electronic elements, demonstrating The Flaming Lips' fusion of different musical styles.
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Lyric ThemeThe song's lyrics ask listeners to realize the beauty of life despite the inevitability of death, reinforcing the band's oft-explored themes of mortality and wonder.
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Album ConceptIt fits into the broader concept of the "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" album, which uses a science-fiction narrative to explore deep emotional themes.
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