Race for the Prize
The Flaming Lips
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One, two, one! Two scientists are racing For the good of all mankind Both of them side-by-side So determined Locked in heated battle For the cure that is their prize But it's so dangerous But they're determined Theirs is to win If it kills them They're just humans With wives and children Upwards to the vanguard Where the pressure is too high Under the microscope Hope against hope Forging for the future But to sacrifice their lives Both of them side-by-side So determined Theirs is to win If it kills them They're just humans With wives and children Theirs is to win If it kills them They're just human With wives and children
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Written by: MICHAEL IVINS, STEVEN DROZD, WAYNE COYNE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Song Composition"Race for the Prize" is the opening track of The Flaming Lips' 1999 album "The Soft Bulletin".
- The song is notable for its lush, symphonic sound, achieved through a blend of traditional rock instrumentation and electronic production.
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Song Theme and Lyrics"Race for the Prize" is about two scientists racing to find a cure for a disease.
- The lyrics present a humanistic view of scientific endeavor and reflect on the personal toll it can take.
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Track VariationsThere are two different mixes of the song on the album, one of which is a remix where the percussion is much louder and more explosive.
- Both versions were released as singles in the UK in 1999.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #39 in the UK Singles Chart.
- The remix version of "Race for the Prize" also peaked at #65 in the UK Charts.
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Band SuccessThe album "The Soft Bulletin", which features "Race for the Prize", is considered a breakthrough for The Flaming Lips and is often cited as their best work.
- The fusion of experimental rock, psychedelic pop, and electronica on "Race for the Prize" established the band's signature sound and set the stage for their subsequent success.
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Live Performances"Race for the Prize" frequently serves as the opening or closing song during The Flaming Lips' vibrant and theatrical live performances.
- During one memorable live performance, the band members entered the stage from a giant inflatable rainbow, illustrating the song's grandiose and positive sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Race for the Prize" features the band members running through a field, battering each other with oversized boxing gloves, reflecting the competitive themes of the song.
- In the background of the video, particles resembling pollen are seen floating around, perhaps symbolizing the scientific elements of the song’s lyrics.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Race for the Prize" for its emotional depth, innovative sound, and thoughtful lyrics.
- The song and its parent album helped establish The Flaming Lips as a critically respected and fan-beloved band in the indie rock scene.
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