Do You Realize??
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
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Do You Realize??" is classified as neo-psychedelia, a genre that emerged in the late 1970s as a postmodern pastiche of 1960s psychedelic music.
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AlbumThe song is from the Flaming Lip's 12th studio album, "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots," which was released in 2002.
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Song Success"Do You Realize??" reached the 32nd spot on the UK Singles Chart and was also successful in the United States, peaking at No. 31 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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State SongThe song became the official Rock Song of the Oklahoma State in 2009, thanks to a campaign led by the band's fans.
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Band's Perception"Do You Realize??" is often regarded as The Flaming Lips' signature song due to its widespread recognition and popularity.
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Critics' AcclaimThe song was rated the best single of 2002 by popular British music magazine, NME.
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LyricsThe Flaming Lips’ frontman Wayne Coyne has said that the song's lyrics are about human existence's ephemeral character, aiming to express that realization in a positive, uplifting way despite the theme's inherent sadness.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was shot in the United Kingdom at the Charlton Park in Wiltshire and features the band members and several characters running in slow motion.
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Cover VersionAmong many cover versions, the indie pop band The Postal Service covered this song for the 2003 compilation album "Such Great Heights."
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Concert TraditionDuring live performances of "Do You Realize??", the Flaming Lips have a tradition of releasing thousands of colorful, confetti-filled giant balloons into the audience.
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