W.A.N.D.

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About W.A.N.D.

"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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2006
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The Flaming Lips

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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10 facts about this song

Band Fact
The Flaming Lips, the band that performs "W.A.N.D." is a pioneering group from Oklahoma. They are recognized for their psychedelic soundscapes, lyrical obscurity, and extravagant live shows.
Release Fact
The song "W.A.N.D.", which stands for "The Will Always Negates Defeat," was released as a single in 2006 from their album "At War with the Mystics".
Chart Success Fact
Despite being less commercially popular than some of their other songs, "W.A.N.D." managed to chart in the UK, reaching #41 and proving the band's strong international following.
Album Fact
"At War with the Mystics", the album that houses "W.A.N.D.", went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album and Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
Meaning Fact
The song's lyrics seem to allude to the power of human will and the ability for people to change their circumstances. It's also been suggested that the song contains political undertones.
Commercial Usage Fact
"W.A.N.D" was used in an advertisement for Dell computers in 2007, which highlights the band's crossover into the mainstream.
Music Video Fact
The music video for "W.A.N.D." is characteristically eccentric, with scenes featuring the band members in wizard-like outfits, emphasizing the psychedelic and colourful aesthetics of their image.
Live Performance Fact
When performing "W.A.N.D." live, the Flaming Lips are known for their interactive and visually arresting shows that include costumes, projections, and even giant balloons.
Collaboration Fact
The song was remixed by Super Furry Animals, a Welsh rock band known for their eclectic musical style, adding another layer to the song's appeal.
Reception Fact
Despite the Flaming Lips' reputation for being experimental and often surreal in their music, "W.A.N.D." was generally well received by critics for its infectiously catchy tune and thought-provoking lyrics.

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