Flaming Lips, The - A Day In The Life Lyrics






I read the news today oh boy
About a lucky man who made the grade
And though the news was rather sad
Well I just had to laugh
I saw the photograph
He blew his mind out in a car
He didn't notice that the lights had changed
A crowd of people stood and stared
They'd seen his face before
Nobody was really sure
If he was from the House of Lords
I saw a film today oh boy
The English Army had just won the war
A crowd of people turned away
But I just had to look
Having read the book
I'd love to turn you on
Woke up, fell out of bed
Dragged a comb across my head
Found my way downstairs and drank a cup
And looking up I noticed I was late
Found my coat and grabbed my hat
Made the bus in seconds flat
Found my way upstairs and had a smoke
And somebody spoke and I went into a dream
I read the news today oh boy
Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire
And though the holes were rather small
They had to count them all
Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall
I'd love to turn you on





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  1. C.... K....

    Don't cover the beatles please

  2. y.... d....

    Not bad...

  3. p.... p....

    I need to get this album on vinyl

  4. G.... M....

    Woke up. Fell out of bed. Put a blunt up to my head.

  5. R.... L....

    Bazofia

  6. r.... ....

    I thought it was pretty good cover. Definitely had the flaming lips feel.

  7. I.... K....

    Only weird ones love this . I think I’m one of them

  8. S.... K....

    So whats up with all the Pizza and Fetus references Miley.

  9. S.... K....

    Very sad to see these songs desecrated.

    S.... K....

    Simon King you know that’s the genre of music if you don’t like don’t listen to it

  10. b.... ....

    This is golden 🔪

  11. L.... G....

    They're well aware of the hate that purists have for this album, but they made it because it's the music they enjoy doing. If you don't like it, it wasn't made for you. You can go live your life elsewhere and leave this for the people who understand why it exists and enjoy it for what it is :)

  12. h.... ....

    The original had pathos, restraint, and an Eliot-sque melancholy to it. Coyne apparently thinks tons of echo and a hot, overrated youngster will update it somehow. Sounds like 'freshman year at art school' bullshit to me.

  13. F.... G....

    sounds like shit

  14. o.... ....

    This is not very good. Not very good at all, yet people will feel obliged to like it because it's the Flaming Lips. It's them student cunts who pretend to like some of these shite alternative comedians, laughing because no one else is.

  15. B.... ....

    Lets do a cover of Sgt.Pepper , and invite weird solo artists that have achieved moderate success even miley cyrus, thatll prove we just want to do what we like, and that were not trying to commercialize our band while doing it...i mean noone will even check it out...

    B.... ....

    Bfixico
    First they didn’t invite her
    Second if you don’t like don’t listen to
    Third Miley and Wayne are friends they thought of the idea to cover

  16. T.... ....

    WTF are you guys talking about, open up your fucking mind, this is pretty decent and I love the Beatles. <3

    T.... ....

    u are wrong

  17. T.... ....

    wasted exercise as any Flaming Lips song is better than the Beatles .....

    T.... ....

    +Dave062YT ja. ja. ja. ja

    T.... ....

    It’s a Beatles songs

  18. L.... M....

    This is a FUCKING CRAP!!! Poor Beatles...

  19. L.... E....

    It's simply very good. I'm from the generation that grew up with the Beatels. Honestly these covers (A day in the life and Lucy in the sky) are very original and good. I think John Lennon, if he was still alive, should appreciate this version.

    L.... E....

    Ludo En Monique Quintens
    John would roll over in his grave if he heard this. Love the Beatles with all my heart and Flaming Lips too, but this is a trash version of this song. Miley did not help. Can't even stand seeing here pictured next to the greatest band there ever was. This is shameful.

    L.... E....

    Of course he would love it. He fucking made Revolution 9...

    L.... E....

    @Pamela B I think John Lennon would like this. People seem to forget that he made lots of cover versions and he did albums with Yoko Ono. I don't think someone that could listen to Yoko would complain too much about Miley :)

  20. O.... N....

    The Flaming Lips are perfect example of how to make money without a whole lot of talent.... Just create some psychedelic and trippy kind of sounds, add some lyrics and lasers to it, and you then market yourself to people who like to smoke weed and drop acid, and they'll buy your music and go to your shows, thinking your one of the most creative and artistic bands around.

    O.... N....

    Online News Then do it yourself. See how it turns out for you. It’s not as easy as you make it sound. But, go ahead, prove me wrong.

    O.... N....

    My god, how can somehow be this ignorant? Listen to In the morning of the magician, The Wizard Turns on, Veins of Stars and tell me if they don't show an excellent composing tecnique and originality

    O.... N....

    Online News imagine that ? How rude are the flaming lips, writing lyrics and adding triply noises and then shock horrors !! marketing it at people who like their lyrics and enjoy triply noises, cheeky bastards the flaming lips, if they had any talent they would market themselves at ignorant talentless geeks .... like you

  21. M.... o....

    I like it. Thanks.

  22. B.... G....

    The Beatles fucking suck dick anyway. I'd take this any day.

    B.... G....

    Clearly they didn't penis breath.

    B.... G....

    retarded alert. u just don't wanna admit that the beatles is the best of all time.

    B.... G....

    Finn Jake You're a year late there, bud. Try again next time though. 😂

  23. S.... ....

    The Flaming Lips, Flaming Pie, hmmm I wonder!

  24. J.... M....

    I'm new to the 'flaming lips' but I love the Beatles but I think this is well done. Not as good as the original obviously but still well done.

  25. J.... J....

    I like the mix of lips and montana, but way down on my list is the juxtaposition of images of her with the fabulous four. Ha. Like me pinning my pix next to Einstein. Or Beethoven. Let's not kid ourselves.

  26. G.... A....

    I hate the word "cool", maybe cause i leave in Berlin.
    cool is expression of conformation at the low level, facebook is cool, youtube is cool, mtv, mass media, supermarket.....is it a coincidence that most of those are usa products? i like better "warm" like the Sun, like Andalucia, Cuba, a good soup, like my granpa before dying. I hope Flaming Lips are not becoming cool, here were warm:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvfxKbpoxRE
    Antimassa

  27. K.... H....

    This is the same issue that arose when E.T. the video game came out.  Everyone had such high expectations of the video game due to how much they loved the movie that they couldn't see how that game was about to revolutionize video gaming. Same thing here.  i guess we'll just have to bury several million copies of this album in a dump in the desert...

  28. Z.... ....

    very nicely ruined and spitted Beatles artwork song, gj guys, you´ve just made my day....

  29. M.... E....

    I like the video more than the song.

  30. C.... B....

    This is song is actually good. People is only bitching because Miley is on it, they can't candle the fact she's actually talented and her voice perfectly fits the song, who cares if she's crazy almost all the time? you bastards.

    C.... B....

    @Christian Tbfh You're dead wrong about people not liking this song only because of Miley Cyrus.  I think that if a group is going to cover a song, especially one by a group like The Beatles, they should add something to the original spirit of the song or else release it as a tribute to the group who did it first.  This version does neither.  Bastard.

    C.... B....

    justlikeu2 I feel like if you cover a song you should make it your own because no matter how good or bad it is someones always gonna judge it which is why madonna doesn’t do cover songs on any of her albums

  31. A.... O....

    How FUCKIN' DARE YOU, SLutty Cyrus!! How Bloody DARE YOOO!!!!!!
     (if only she had overdosed on those pills. HAHAhAAA!!!!!))

  32. r.... r....

    extraño pero interesante

  33. T.... ....

    This album was not covered to please the commercial masses. There was no intention of creating a masterpiece. It's literally comprised of a bunch of musicians dropping acid and having fun with their passion for music and love of the album. Most of you will never understand true passion, but you're going to have to deal with it.

    T.... ....

    I discovered this album while peaking on acid ... it was life-changing!

    T.... ....

    I've never wanted to love a comment as much! This is amazing!!!! 💖

    T.... ....

    But did they actually drop acid?

    T.... ....

    @Flint Bits that and when I'm sixty+four is probably my favorite out of this album.

    T.... ....

    Most of will never understand truh passion- O grow up

  34. P.... K....

    I'm a fan of the flaming lips and most definitely not a fan of miley, but surprisingly I actually enjoyed her parts the most

  35. m.... ....

    I agree with most of these people: self-indulgent poop.

  36. s.... j....

    I rather like this version when I change the speed to 1.5, to me it flows better imo.

  37. T.... ....

    Flaming Clits should be ashamed of themselves for openly pissing all over a masterpiece. And having Miley on the track isn't cool, risky or gritty. It's just further proof that you're reach is beyond pathetic and beyond desperate. Make your own sucky music but leave the Beatles alone. This idea is pretentious beyond belief and I can't believe they re-made the entire album. Fucking stupid and lame.

    T.... ....

    @TheRedcandles people can do whatever they want

    T.... ....

    TheRedcandles
    Love the Flaming Lips but you're right. I really wish they wouldn't have done this. I wanted to puke when I heard it. Especially Miley Cyrus, she sucks beyond believe, she's the main reason I wanted to puke. Hearing here sing John's lyrics is blasphemy. He'd roll over in his grave if he heard this trash.

  38. J.... P....

    i love this song. its one of my favourite beatles songs.. i was raised on the original and i love this. flaming lips, doing it right.

  39. n.... ....

    I love this more and more each time I listen to it. Wayne is like the psychedelic godfather taking young female artists whom society has shit all over under his wing. Miley really thrives when she works with people who take her seriously!

    n.... ....

    I appreciate this comment so much! Its so true!

  40. T.... ....

    This was a better Miley Cyrus cover than FL

  41. S.... ....

    great cover, enjoyed more than the original

  42. R.... K....

    wirkt bemüht.und hinter jedem tönchen schillert die mitteilung: wir sind ja so cool und können das.

  43. A.... G....

    buena manera de joder una increible cancion...madre mia! :(

  44. J.... E....

    totally misses the essence and beauty of the song. just makes it weird for the sake of being weird. easy star all stars cover of the album is way better.  this is clearly the result of 2 people who think anything they touch is gold and they dont have to bother thinking about what the point of the song actually is, musically or lyrically.

  45. n.... d....

    This video led me to pull out the cd of the lips covering "dark side of the moon" and reminded me of what the real problem with that cover, and the sgt. pepper cover, is.  A good cover should be able to stand alone on its merits.  A good example is the johnny cash cover of "hurt" which is far different, but equally as good, as the original nine inch nails version.

    If the beatles never released sgt pepper and the lips released this cd, would anyone think this was anything other than c**p?  Nope.  Case closed.

    n.... d....

    As other examples, consider the easy star all-stars (dub side of the moon) or primus (candyman).  Both different from the originals - both good on their own.

  46. h.... ....

    Suck it, Miley! Shame on you Coyne!

  47. J.... R....

    It's a good thing that music is made for those who enjoy it. I like many types of music and think this whole album is so cool. It is very much it's own work than to be seen strictly as a cover, and by that I mean do not judge it is harshly in comparison to the original because it is vastly unique. They love the beatles like most of us and put passion into making this tribute which gives new/ different light to them. If you do not like it than DO NOT CONCERN YOURSELF WITH IT because other people do like what they've created, if you don't understand it or simply do not like, that is your opinion, but maany other do like it.

    J.... R....

    So your belief is that if you can't say anything nice...don't say anything?  Please.  If someone releases a good cover then they should be recognized for doing so.  And if their cover is not so good...well, that is also worthy of comment.

    And lighten up.  The people here who have been critical are simply giving their opinion, as are you.  People disagree.  Get over it.

    J.... R....

    @nick danger There is no "good" or "bad" in art. So many people ignore that fact. You can argue that it takes more talent or training to perform certain aspects, but in the end it is still completely subjective. Yes, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Though, if people on here are going to act like five year olds, I'm going to see their input as invalid.

  48. R.... C....

    This fucking sucks, why are idiots even famous?

  49. M.... D....

    There are certain parts of this track that I find interesting, but as a whole, it makes me feel uncomfortable.
    And the very end of the original song has that amazing orchestral build and climax that always made me feel like I was traveling to the afterlife, and it is entirely non existent in the FL cover. 

  50. A.... E....

    Sgt. Pepper is one of my all-time favorite albums. Having said that, I think that The Flaming Lips and "fwends" have put together an artistic and brave take on the classic Beatles album

  51. M.... M....

    all you people treating the beatles like a sacred cow need to chill out- this is pretty cool and a far more original cover attempt as ive ever heard by anyone-  I think its better then some band doing a "classy respectful" version

    M.... M....

    I'm all for bands taking a shot at tumes by "sacred cows."  But like all music, these attempts have to be judged by how they turn out.  In this case, the lips have produced a mediocre cover.  I don't run screaming out of the room when this song comes up, but I don't find it impressive, either.

    M.... M....

    I'm not a fan of Flaming Lips, but I have to agree - this is the best cover of the song I've heard. A fresh, modern twist to 60's psychedelia.

  52. S.... F....

    what is this pile of garbage? do they hate the beatles?

  53. S.... ....

    Listened to the album after a few bowls. Mind blown. Played it again with a clear head. Self indulgent garbage. 
    I love The Beatles. I Love The Flaming Lips.  But this? This sucks. 

    S.... ....

    Same here

  54. c.... s....

     Wayne Coyne is the Christ!

    c.... s....

    I guess that's why The Beatles are bigger than him...

  55. d.... ....

    not bad Wayne

  56. v.... ....

    The Beatles don't deserve this shit.

  57. R.... ....

    what was there idea lets record us taking a shit. put it backwards and cover a day in the life

  58. M.... K....

    Actually I think, this is pretty good. And I was 4 years old when Sgt. Pepper's came out. A Day In The Life was always my favourite on this album. The Lips did well on this. Even Miley surprised me.

  59. A.... A....

    This is breathtaking

  60. D.... V....

    If You don't like it it's just that You should stop listening to the Flaming Lips...They just have fun and I think it's pretty good what the fuck did You expect ?

  61. R.... M....

    fucking disgusting. if you don't know what you're doing please just leave it alone. these idiots make it sound almost like a cheap copy of good 70's r&b not the classic that it is

    R.... M....

    exactly they do it please themselves and the fact some like it is a bonus

    R.... M....

    @Richard Mcginnis i'm sure if you write them an angry email they'll care about your opinion.  and if they were worried about money they'd be like every other band out there.  gently remove your tampon, replace it, and take some god damn midol.  

    R.... M....

    +Richard Mcginnis
    You got some shitty opinions and ways of validating them.

    "look, other people agree with me!"
    that's good, why don't you tell me something else besides "its terrible". You grit an in-depth opinion on it or are you some angst loser? oh, I see.

    R.... M....

    You could've put that frustration into something way more productive and meaningful. There are a million better things to complain about in the world, and yet here you are defending a classic album that can defend itself just purely from its reputation. Sigh

    R.... M....

    you're going to comment about a conversation from 2 years ago? my brother who is 5 years older than me bought sgt peppers when it was first released in the u.s. in july of 67. he was 14 and i was 9. i still remember the look on my mothers face when he brought it home. there will never be anyone who can cover this song or the album as good as the original

  62. M.... W....

    Rubbish

  63. r.... ....

    This is absolutely EXCELLENT!!!

  64. H.... ....

    err.. i love the lips and it's a game attempt, and cyrus the virus is suitably cool4school, but surely anyone truly inspired by the beatles experimentation would have remembered to put the number count '6-7-8...' on the first crescendo ...and the G at the end where's the f*($£@@ing G??????????

    50 shades of wrong!!

    H.... ....

    What is wrong with this song and most of the other songs on the cd is that the originals have been made weird for no particular purpose other than to be weird.  At least their remaking of "dark side of the moon" had a few good tunes.

    H.... ....

    It's an E at the end, not a G. One super-massive E chord.
    But it's still missing.

    H.... ....

    ah yeah E - the songs in G

  65. s.... ....

    What a pile of fucking unremarkable shit.

    s.... ....

    Fuck yes. Dont put up with this shit. Every person with the guts to say fuck you to fake attention whores who have completely lost their passion fills my heart with joy and pride that the human race hasnt all turned to utter shit yet.

    s.... ....

    Yes Meeksville, There's some of us left who are devastated at the state of music these days.

    s.... ....

    @salvadormarley No, you're just stuck in the past. Dont judge people on what music they love. They can do the same to you just as easily. Peace and love.

    s.... ....

    I haven't mentioned the past Trev. I'm talking about Flaming Lips who are making music NOW.

    s.... ....

    nick danger I agree with you I think you're right. I think Flaming Lips hit a high water mark with a Zaireeka/ Soft Bulletin then descended slowly from there.

  66. B.... J....

    What a pile of poo.  I am a big fan of reinventing the classics, when done well.  But this is nothing more than tossing a bunch of sfx into the mixer to see what sticks.  Sadly, nothing does.

    B.... J....

    Adding a bunch of chopped up beats and synths to songs is not trailblazing or edgy in 2014. Every idiot can and does do it. Its a cliche and an embarrassment. Of all the infinite ways they could have reimagined this record they chose the weakest and most uncreative cliche ways. Let that sink in for a minute.

    B.... J....

    @MeeksvilleSound I would say they don't care what you or I  think- the lips do what they want period- (covers-twenty four songs record live shows in a day- gimmicks-weird releases etc) whether its trendy or not is not on their radar- their career and output proves this time and time again -   this album has a few great covers- some poor ones - regardless I sense the utter joy and who gives a fuck approach-  trendy synths or not....

    B.... J....

    @Maximus Minimus Feel free to disagree with any opinions other people express.  Of course they have the same right to disagree with you and your "friends".  Further, why they would change their mind based on the opinion of these strangers when they have their own ears and can hear the music for themselves is a puzzle.

    All groups occasionally swing and miss.  Even the beatles had their off days.  The lips have made some great music, and done some great covers...this is not ne of them. 

    B.... J....

    @nick danger  it comes down to taste -   I didn't say everyone has to like it- I was commenting on people having such emotional responses because of their holding the beatles so sacredly- they were a pop band who wrote some good songs- id take the lips over them any day but to each his own

    B.... J....

    +nick יכמענודח כdanger

  67. J.... M....

    Absolute awsome