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The Flaming Lips — In The Morning Of The Magician
Album: Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
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Released: 2002
Length: 6:17
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In the morning I'd awake
And couldn't remember
What is love and what is hate
The calculations error
Oh-oh-oh
What is love and what is hate
And why does it matter
Is to love just a waste
Why does it matter
Oh-oh-oh?

As the dawn began to break
I had to surrender
The universe will have its way
Too powerful to master
Oh-oh-oh
What is love and what is hate
And why does it matter
Is to love just a waste
Why does it matter
Oh-oh-oh?
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iT COULDNT BE a real musicians, it's the AI - music!
Posted 1 day ago by Anatol    [ Reply ]
 Droidac wrote:

I always wonder what's going on that's got the crowd laughing at several points during this song.


Used to think the same thing first few listens. But then I realized it sounds like there’s no specific reason, just random laughter and applause which makes it even better. Just unplanned laughter and excitement. Something we can all applaud. 
Posted 3 months ago by Fergs    [ Reply ]
Saw them a few weeks ago in NL playing this entire album. Excellent.
Posted 4 months ago by JoeHaarlemNL    [ Reply ]
Great live act. Remember them at the Big Day Out with Drew Barrymore dressed up in a bear costume with her boyfriend at the time from the Strokes. 
Posted 6 months ago by Fishman    [ Reply ]
A psychedelic band from Oklahoma City…trying to get my head around that.  I guess it just goes to show you, even in the darkest red places shoots of life keep coming up.  Thank you, God
Posted 7 months ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
 coyotexxx2 wrote:

We are all poor imitations of something else I suppose.  

Nothing to do with the song - but I was recently reading about our bodies refreshing cells and the sheer number of DNA-driven copies made, with a tiny percentage error that will build up...

We're all poor imitations of ourselves 
Posted 10 months ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
 staygood wrote:

I don’t know why but every time I hear that intro with the laughing cheering audience, I feel like sobbing. Tears peek out at the corners of my eyes. 


I get a strange sense of foreboding. It’s an oddly powerful piece of music. After all this time, I’m still not sure if I like it.

Posted 10 months ago by Talus1    [ Reply ]
Nice song but not a fan of weak falsetto.
Posted 1 year ago by pauldcvc    [ Reply ]
Big Bird drops acid and does his rendition of Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Mornin' Rain".
Posted 1 year ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I don’t know why but every time I hear that intro with the laughing cheering audience, I feel like sobbing. Tears peek out at the corners of my eyes. 
Posted 1 year ago by staygood    [ Reply ]
Listening to this as I watch Boeing's starliner attempt to dock
at the space station....
Posted 1 year ago by KPC1    [ Reply ]
Getting some Yes vibes. Tales from topographic oceans maybe ?
Posted 2 years ago by franloop    [ Reply ]
Amazballs!!!!
Posted 2 years ago by linnex-    [ Reply ]
if the Lips are still touring the Yoshimi album this summer, go check it out.  Saw them in Milwaukee and they do not disappoint.  this album rocks live especially with the theatrics.  still finding confetti in my hair.
Posted 2 years ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
I bought this record cuz of Fight Song and put it aside.  I obviously need to put it back in the rotation.
Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Just such a great jam from a bunch of okies! +1 to 9. Followed by Still Corners, par excellent 
Posted 3 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
 Pioneer_Sing wrote:

Last night I had a very spicy 🌶 concarne, which gave me a some serious flaming lips. That transpired into a Ring of Fire this morning which reminded me of Johnny Cash and how RP worms it’s way into every orifice of my life....roll on RP 👍




this is poetry ... well done mon brave 
Posted 3 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
This entire album is brilliant.  One of the best in the past 30 years.  They are also great live.
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 Giselle62 wrote:

early Pink Floyd—-that's a pretty song.


Syd Barrett was inspired by and quoting from the I Ching (The Book of Changes) when he wrote that song ("Chapter 24").  It is a cool song.
Posted 3 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 thundrpants wrote:

Are they sampling Pink Floyd at the beginning?



Not as far as I can hear.
Posted 3 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
Good Tune!! I never heard it before.  Thanx RP!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Are they sampling Pink Floyd at the beginning?
Posted 3 years ago by thundrpants    [ Reply ]
 ExploitingChaos wrote:

Great song, great album, great band.
Definitely channeling some Moody Blues in that mix.
I love to put this album on and get high... Or just to put this album on. But I never get high without music...


It's okay to get high in nature without music
Posted 4 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 paul28 wrote:

Sounds a bit like Mercury Rev. Is there any connection?



The same production, Dave Fridmann, a former Mercury Rev member.
Posted 4 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Sounds a bit like Mercury Rev. Is there any connection?
Posted 4 years ago by paul28    [ Reply ]
I've been listening to Radio Paradise for almost 20 years now.
This remains one of the most Radio Paradise songs for me.
Posted 4 years ago by alanb    [ Reply ]
I always wonder what's going on that's got the crowd laughing at several points during this song.
Posted 4 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
Reminds me a bit of Yes
Posted 4 years ago by cloudymcloudface    [ Reply ]
 Pioneer_Sing wrote:
Last night I had a very spicy 🌶 concarne, which gave me a some serious flaming lips. That transpired into a Ring of Fire this morning which reminded me of Johnny Cash and how RP worms it’s way into every orifice of my life....roll on RP 👍
 

Lol 😆
Posted 4 years ago by cloudymcloudface    [ Reply ]
This song feels like the cherry on a sundae. 
Posted 4 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

Gee, doncha think that's kind of harsh? After all, the guy mostly plays weddings and stuff. I've never heard him sing, but it seems doubtful that he'd have much of a career if his voice is as bad as you say it is. Perhaps someone else cares to check him out: https://www.guitarsolo.com/


 
Bob Dillon.!  Good one, WonderLizard!
Posted 4 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
The bass line and that synthesizer. Stellar!

Posted 5 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Beginning reminds me of Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain" 
Posted 5 years ago by Sawyer    [ Reply ]
Last night I had a very spicy 🌶 concarne, which gave me a some serious flaming lips. That transpired into a Ring of Fire this morning which reminded me of Johnny Cash and how RP worms it’s way into every orifice of my life....roll on RP 👍
Posted 5 years ago by Pioneer_Sing    [ Reply ]
 ExploitingChaos wrote:
Great song, great album, great band.
Definitely channeling some Moody Blues in that mix.
I love to put this album on and get high... Or just to put this album on. But I never get high without music...
 
I agree with all of the above...:)
Posted 5 years ago by BebePassiflora    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by BebePassiflora    [ Reply ]
So happy this song stays in rotation. One of my all-time favs.
Posted 5 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this! Very, very cool. Elbowish or Cloud Cultish to my ears. I'm not talking about who influenced whom. Couldn't  care less. Just mean that it sounds like it's coming from deep within.
(I'm aware of the silly puns that this last sentence can draw. And I'm fine with it )
Posted 5 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
A very special song.  Up there with the best.  The production is courageous - and works.
The lyrics are very poignant right now as the world gets closer and closer to the abyss.

The whole album works as a classic concept approach.
Posted 5 years ago by aliencat    [ Reply ]
Sound like Mercury Rev. Nice.
Posted 5 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
Super boring.
Posted 5 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
Great song, great album, great band.
Definitely channeling some Moody Blues in that mix.
I love to put this album on and get high... Or just to put this album on. But I never get high without music...
Posted 5 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:

I agree. It's one of those shows you have to see before you die.
 
I saw them perform a few years ago at the Eden Project in Cornwall, supported by The Go Team and Here We Go Magic. Energetic, mad, sublime, and unforgettable. Love the Flips!
Posted 5 years ago by SpinyNorma    [ Reply ]
my life is better, having found the Lips...
...Later
Posted 5 years ago by shhhh777    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:

I agree. It's one of those shows you have to see before you die.
 
Check out the Flaming Lips concert on Austin City Limits from 2004

Posted 6 years ago by konz    [ Reply ]
https://youtu.be/vbujal3IcZM

Several years ago people made this into a play in San Diego and I believe Wayne Coyne was involved. It was really cool. They made it about battling cancer and Yoshimi was battling the cancer cells (pink robots) with her white robots (T-cells). They made these really cool larger than life robots that moved and interacted with Yoshimi. It bounced back and forth between the "real life" scenes and the battle with the robots. They weaved in most or all of the songs into the story. I wish it had been better received and was more successful, but I really enjoyed it. The promo above isn't the best but I think they tried to amp it up a bit but you get the idea. It was in 2012. 
Posted 6 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 loungelizard48 wrote:
I saw them live at our Pemberton Festival (B.C. Canada)! Very entertaining group, they put on quite the show, and love the music too :-)
 
I agree. It's one of those shows you have to see before you die.
Posted 6 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
I saw them live at our Pemberton Festival (B.C. Canada)! Very entertaining group, they put on quite the show, and love the music too :-)
Posted 7 years ago by loungelizard48    [ Reply ]
This song just gets better and better for me.
Posted 7 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
A poor mans, very poor mans, attempt at The Moody Blues

 
Not even.
Posted 7 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
A poor mans, very poor mans, attempt at The Moody Blues

 
Are the Moody Blues only meant for wealthy folks?
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
This would be the ideal soundtrack to the '70's Star Trek TV series.
Posted 7 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:

 thewiseking wrote:
A poor mans, very poor mans, attempt at The Moody Blues


we are on the same page

 
We are all poor imitations of something else I suppose.  
Posted 7 years ago by coyotexxx2    [ Reply ]
They are like a trippy-er version of The Doves. Doves are more mainstream while the Lips are more out there.

Love this whole album.
Posted 8 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
cheap amatuerist rip-off of "The Bends"?

 
 thewiseking wrote:
A poor mans, very poor mans, attempt at The Moody Blues


we are on the same page
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
A poor mans, very poor mans, attempt at The Moody Blues
Posted 8 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Nice Air-like bassline going on there.. 
Posted 9 years ago by 2TheBone    [ Reply ]
Feels cold and forlorn; sad and vacant.
Posted 9 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
cheap amatuerist rip-off of "The Bends"?

 
Wouldn't call the Flaming Lips cheap amateurist in my book.
Posted 9 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
cheap amatuerist rip-off of "The Bends"?
Posted 9 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Saw them in Switzerland some 15 years ago. I think the whole audience was some 50 people. Kinda sad. But they went out of there way to give us a good time, and it felt even more special and personal that way. One of the most memorable concerts I've ever been to. Thanks guys!
Posted 10 years ago by joempie    [ Reply ]
This band keeps going up in my estimation, into my list of greatest bands, thanks to songs like this.
Posted 10 years ago by GTT    [ Reply ]
 GarageDragon wrote:
Came here to hate on this song, but once I saw who the artist was I just accepted it.
 
I hope you're joking :)

"I hate this music! He sings like a horse!"
"but... don't you know WHO this is? It's Bruce SPRINGSTEEN!"
"oh.. well then.. I guess it's kinda great"
Posted 10 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
I consider this one of the most innovative songs of its decade...10
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Came here to hate on this song, but once I saw who the artist was I just accepted it.
Posted 11 years ago by GarageDragon    [ Reply ]
 johnjconn wrote:
Someone should beat these guys up for making this song

 
Tell us how you really feel. {#Moon}

The Flaming Lips are pretty trippy, but I think that's pretty cool.  
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
I think I need to buy this album.

 
Make it so, and buy *At War with the Mystics* as well (Track 2: 'Free Radicals'). Myself, I didn't know they have put out that much since then. Need to listen.
Posted 11 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
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Posted 11 years ago by GINRUSH    [ Reply ]
OK nice but dang, let's pick up the beat now...
Posted 11 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
that was good.

 
Posted 12 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
My initial reaction too. But then, it all stayed on key, so, no, not Neil.  (But very nice to groove with)


MiracleDrug wrote:
so Neil Young has an apprenticeship program now...?  {#Hand}

 


Posted 12 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
The 5.1 version of this album is amazing. 
Posted 12 years ago by IrieTom    [ Reply ]
This song takes many interesting turns along its journey...love it
Posted 12 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
I don't normally like voices of this timbre, but Flaming Lips and Cloud Cult have me rethinking this notion. All of which is article 7 (b) on Bill's agenda.
Thanks, Bill.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I think I need to buy this album.
Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Wow...no comments for 4 months?
What does that mean, I wonder? 
Posted 12 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
This is a solid 8, but I cannot imagine this works well at a live concert.
Posted 13 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]

Synthesizer, laugh, applause...repeat

...but still a cool song :) 
Posted 13 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
 {#Yes}and I love the way the bass and drum align coyote620 wrote:
I'm a sucker for those strings cascading in.  Beautiful..
 


Posted 13 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
After hearing this song so many times on RP, I realized that the background laughter and applause is on the same track that gets repeated over and over...

But pretty cool synthesizer though... 
and pretty cool song.  Sounds like the soundtrack from a movie. 
Posted 13 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
vocals echo Within You and Without You and Tomorrow Never Knows
Posted 13 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 acupunk wrote:
I love this whole album. A sonic treat!
 
sure is.
Posted 13 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I love this whole album. A sonic treat!
Posted 13 years ago by acupunk    [ Reply ]
Last time I heard this I rated an 8......it's still an 8....maybe even an 8.5. Cool tune...
Posted 13 years ago by spiritfla    [ Reply ]
Another nice set  this morning!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 MiracleDrug wrote:
so Neil Young has an apprenticeship program now...?  {#Hand}
 
{#Laughing}

Posted 13 years ago by jt1    [ Reply ]
so Neil Young has an apprenticeship program now...?  {#Hand}
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
Dingdoodongdingdeng. Beep.

Startrek's elevator music.

Posted 13 years ago by Xing    [ Reply ]
 auraltaffy wrote:
Some humans have the ability to co-mingle their senses, for example; to see the color of sounds. I believe artists tap into this ability in moments of inspiration. In conclusion, doesn't this song look orange?
 
I was thinking more of a tangerine

Posted 14 years ago by thewheedle    [ Reply ]
what - were all the GOOD songs taken when this was written?   {#Puke}

Posted 14 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys live a few times now. Excellent shows each time.
Posted 14 years ago by ZiegZeon    [ Reply ]
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Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
This is a perfect album.
Posted 14 years ago by grogg    [ Reply ]
Still lovely. Bumping it from 8 to 9, just because it's almost December and the weather is more like late summer/early autumn. *sighs happily*
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
This really is quite a lovely little song - perfect for a summer afternoon.  {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
This really song really only makes song with the entirety of the album....  RAD none the less.
Posted 14 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
LOVE

Posted 14 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
Wayne.
Posted 14 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
 auraltaffy wrote:
Some humans have the ability to co-mingle their senses, for example; to see the color of sounds. I believe artists tap into this ability in moments of inspiration. In conclusion, doesn't this song look orange?
 
It's called Synesthesia...love this song.

Posted 14 years ago by wolfkiss    [ Reply ]
 auraltaffy wrote:
Some humans have the ability to co-mingle their senses, for example; to see the color of sounds. I believe artists tap into this ability in moments of inspiration. In conclusion, doesn't this song look orange?
 
Funny, 'cuz I would say it's orangy or melony/pink... and I've also found that it also feels warm. 
Posted 14 years ago by pamohearn    [ Reply ]
I am now very happy   {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by pamohearn    [ Reply ]
boooring!

Posted 14 years ago by Crusy    [ Reply ]
{#Drummer}

These guys are SO wierd but totally worth it.
Posted 14 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
I love it... and by the way, it keeps my pigs happy! I blast them with RP every so often..
Posted 14 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
 johnjconn wrote:
Someone should beat these guys up for making this song
 

It's different, for sure. If you get the CD, the whole thing is funny and worthy.
Posted 14 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
 HazzeSwede wrote:
The : Recorded on the old 4 track tape recorder one ? {#Ask}
 
Snap! {#Roflol}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 gatorade wrote:
The most "Neil Young" sounding voice besides NY himself. That is a complement. Great band btw2.
 
{#Yes}

Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
Sorry, but this SUCKS!

Posted 14 years ago by RideMaine    [ Reply ]
 oufason wrote:

I was very disappointed when I down loaded this album since it sounds like it was recroded on an old 4 track.  I keep thinking how much more brillant it would be if it wasn't so 'washed out'.  I cant figure out what effect they were going for.

 
The : Recorded on the old 4 track tape recorder one ? {#Ask}
Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Interesting, and abit like Keane
Posted 15 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
Really fun band to see live.
Posted 15 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
 auraltaffy wrote:
Some humans have the ability to co-mingle their senses, for example; to see the color of sounds. I believe artists tap into this ability in moments of inspiration. In conclusion, doesn't this song look orange?
 
The lyrics and overall sense I get from this song suggests that maybe something orange was indeed involved in the transmution of the senses.
Posted 15 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 glen1n1m wrote:
Is the distortion on this song intentional? I think it makes it irritating to listen to an otherwise good song.
 
I was very disappointed when I down loaded this album since it sounds like it was recroded on an old 4 track.  I keep thinking how much more brillant it would be if it wasn't so 'washed out'.  I cant figure out what effect they were going for.

Posted 15 years ago by oufason    [ Reply ]
 socalhol wrote:

It definitely plays very well as a complete album, much like Pink Floyd.  And i'm typically not a whole album listener!  {#Whistle}
 

Totally Agree, it is great beginning to end.  Sit back, and relax and let it take you somewhere.
Posted 15 years ago by jerrieberrie    [ Reply ]
I'm a sucker for those strings cascading in.  Beautiful..
Posted 15 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
 HazzeSwede wrote:
Have to check out the rest of this CD.
(hope he's on Spotify)
A little like Pink Floyd as well !?
 
It definitely plays very well as a complete album, much like Pink Floyd.  And i'm typically not a whole album listener!  {#Whistle}
Posted 15 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
 auraltaffy wrote:
Some humans have the ability to co-mingle their senses, for example; to see the color of sounds. I believe artists tap into this ability in moments of inspiration. In conclusion, doesn't this song look orange?
 
I can't say for sure, since I don't have that ability; but if I did, I'm pretty sure this song would look like Thom Yorke.

Posted 15 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Some humans have the ability to co-mingle their senses, for example; to see the color of sounds. I believe artists tap into this ability in moments of inspiration. In conclusion, doesn't this song look orange?
Posted 15 years ago by auraltaffy    [ Reply ]
The most "Neil Young" sounding voice besides NY himself. That is a complement. Great band btw2.
Posted 15 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
 schitfitz wrote:
I don't hear Neil, I hear Jon Anderson and 70's era YES.  This is another album RP forced me to buy. This station is costing me a fortune. A wonderful fortune.
 
Me, too!  (But the "Big Bird drops acid and does Gordon Lightfoot's 'Early Morning Rain'" thing is pretty funny....) {#Whistle}

And RP hasn't cost me a fortune yet, but when I have some disposable income and a couple of bills are paid down, I suspect I'll end up back in debt, but with a priceless cache of new music.  It'll be worth it.  Music is always worth it. {#Yes}
Posted 15 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]