It Overtakes Me
The Flaming Lips
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10 facts about this song
Album Appearance"It Overtakes Me" is a song from The Flaming Lips' twelfth studio album, "At War with the Mystics". It is the seventh track on the album.
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Release and ReceptionReleased in 2006, the song quickly became a fan favorite and further solidified The Flaming Lips as pioneers of the neo-psychedelia genre.
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Sound Classification"It Overtakes Me" is classified as indie rock, psychedelic rock, and space rock. The song successfully combines the band’s experimental soundscape with groovy rhythms and catchy vocals.
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Song StructureThe song is unique because it’s essentially divided into two distinct sections. The first part is a vibrant, upbeat number with the actual lyrics, whereas the second portion is a psychedelic, wordless journey known as "The Stars Are So Big...I Am So Small...Do I Stand a Chance?".
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British InfluenceAccording to the band's lead vocalist Wayne Coyne, British bands like Pink Floyd and The Beatles greatly influenced the making of this song.
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Unique CompositionThe song is recognised for its unconventional use of digital audio workstation software and synthesizers, creating a diversity of sounds and a layered, complex musical depth.
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Critical Acclaim'Rolling Stone' magazine praised "It Overtakes Me" for its innovative exploration of alternative rock, folding cosmic musings into a streamlined indie rock structure.
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Commercial UseThe first part of "It Overtakes Me" was used in a high-profile TV advertising campaign for Beck's beer in the UK.
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Concept and LyricsThe lyrics speak to the overwhelming sensation of experiencing life, nature, and the universe — the feeling of being overtaken by everything around us, echoing some of the common themes explored by the band, like existentialism and cosmic insignificance.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, the song is well-known for its light show and other theatrical elements, demonstrating the band's commitment to combining music with visual art.
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