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"The W. A. N. D. (The Will Always Negates Defeat)" (usually shortened to "W. A. N. D.") is a song by The Flaming Lips, featured on their 2006 album At War with the Mystics.


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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
"The W.A.N.D." is featured on the Flaming Lips 12th studio album, “At War with the Mystics,” which was released in 2006.
Music Style
The song stands out for its heavy, distorted guitar riff, blending elements of psychedelic rock, space rock, and dream pop.
Message
The song's lyrics are interpretive but are generally considered to relate to personal empowerment, the ability to harness one's own power, and overcoming aggressors.
Chart Performance
"The W.A.N.D." reached number 41 on the UK singles chart. It was also ranked at number 18 on Australian radio station Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2006.
Acclaim
It was named the 45th best track of 2006 by NME magazine.
Music Video
The visually compelling music video for “The W.A.N.D.” was directed by Wayne Coyne and George Salisbury.
Track Length
The total run time of the song is approximately 3 minutes and 44 seconds, making it one of the more concise songs on the “At War with the Mystics" album.
Use in Media
"The W.A.N.D." has been frequently used in various media, including advertisements for Dell computers and the 2007 animated film, "The Simpsons Movie."
Full Name
The complete title of the song is "The W.A.N.D. (The Will Always Negates Defeat)."
Record Label
The song was released under the label Warner Bros. Records, one of the largest recording companies in the world.
Live Performance
When performing "The W.A.N.D." live, the band often incorporates vibrant light shows and audience participation, making it a highlight of their concerts.

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