Free Radicals
(A Hallucination Of The Christmas Skeleton Pleading With A Suicide Bomber)
Wayne's Notes from the album:
"I had a dream in which Devendra Banhart (the weird singer/songwriter) is pleading with a suicide bomber (who is about to go blow up something or somebody) to change his mind. And once he changes the deranged zealot's point of view, he (Devendra) immediately sympathizes with the frustration (mostly aimed at George W. Bush) that could make someone long for such exaggerated revenge... (Keep in mind that this is just a funny dream - these suicide bombers are clearly brainwashed religious fanaticals that are insane with their own agenda... they are beyond any pleads of reason and are not worthy of any sympathy.)"
"I had a dream in which Devendra Banhart (the weird singer/songwriter) is pleading with a suicide bomber (who is about to go blow up something or somebody) to change his mind. And once he changes the deranged zealot's point of view, he (Devendra) immediately sympathizes with the frustration (mostly aimed at George W. Bush) that could make someone long for such exaggerated revenge... (Keep in mind that this is just a funny dream - these suicide bombers are clearly brainwashed religious fanaticals that are insane with their own agenda... they are beyond any pleads of reason and are not worthy of any sympathy.)"
You think you're so radical
I think you oughta stop
(Say what)
But you're going international
They're gonna call the cops
(No, no, no)
You're turning into
A poor man's Donald Trump
I know those circumstances
Make you wanna jump
Oh no
You think you're radical
But you're not so radical
In fact, you're fanatical
Fanatical
And you think you're a radical
But you're not so radical
In fact, you're fanatical
Fanatical
I'll tell you right now
(Right now)
You oughta change your mind
(Yes)
All of your friends are
(Uh huh)
Standing in line
They're getting tired of
You're at it too fast
(You're gonna lose it)
Without all your bodyguards
How long would you last?
Not long
Not long
You think you're radical
But you're not so radical
In fact, you're fanatical
Fanatical
And you think you're a radical
But you're not so radical
In fact, you're just fanatical
Fanatical
And you think you're a radical
But you're not so radical
In fact, you're just fanatical
Fanatical
I think you oughta stop
(Say what)
But you're going international
They're gonna call the cops
(No, no, no)
You're turning into
A poor man's Donald Trump
I know those circumstances
Make you wanna jump
Oh no
But you're not so radical
In fact, you're fanatical
Fanatical
But you're not so radical
In fact, you're fanatical
Fanatical
(Right now)
You oughta change your mind
(Yes)
All of your friends are
(Uh huh)
Standing in line
They're getting tired of
You're at it too fast
(You're gonna lose it)
Without all your bodyguards
How long would you last?
Not long
Not long
But you're not so radical
In fact, you're fanatical
Fanatical
But you're not so radical
In fact, you're just fanatical
Fanatical
But you're not so radical
In fact, you're just fanatical
Fanatical
Discography Appearances
Albums
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Alternate Versions
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Flaming Lips Compilations
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Films
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Live
From time to time, Wayne would encourage the audience to chant "fanatical - fuck!" at the end of the chorus. During the At War With The Mystics era, "Free Radicals" was also frequently used as a soundcheck.
| 08/11/2008 | Belfast Northern Ireland | Custom House Square | Belsonic Festival | |
| 08/09/2008 | Gothenburg Sweden | Slottsskogen Park | Way Out West Festival | |
| 08/08/2008 | Copenhagen Denmark | Tivoli Gardens | ||
| 08/07/2008 | Haldern Germany | Alter Reitplatz | Haldern Pop Festival | |
| 07/26/2008 | Pemberton BC Canada | Mount Currie | Pemberton Festival | |
| 07/25/2008 | Detroit Lakes MN USA | Soo Pass Ranch | 10000 Lakes Festival | |
| 07/20/2008 | London England | Victoria Park | Lovebox Weekender | |
| 07/19/2008 | Dorset England | Lulworth Castle | Camp Bestival Festival | |
| 07/04/2008 | Des Moines IA USA | Western Gateway Park | 80/35 Festival | |
| 06/21/2008 | Calgary Canada | Fort Calgary | Virgin Festival Calgary |
Crystal Ballroom
Portland OR - USA
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Malkin Bowl
Vancouver BC - Canada
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Poolside At The Palm's Hotel
Las Vegas NV - USA
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Southern Comfort Music Experience
Willow Island
Madison WI - USA
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New Year's Eve
Galen Center
Los Angeles CA - USA
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The Zoo Ampitheater
Oklahoma City OK - USA
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