Chrome Plated Suicide
The Flaming Lips · A Collection Of Songs Representing... [1998]
And every day was christmas
We could spend our lives in the drip
At the edge of the world
Cause love does things that you can't see
It's like telepathic surgery
And cuts and scrapes just like iggy pop thrown in a hole
If you take away my nerves
And leave just my words
Love would be the best thing in the world
You and me in a chrome reflection
We were born to suffer some
Please don't chase me from this jail
You know it looks so nice
If all my dreams were a microwave
And every day was summer
When I feel this way, you know
We should start our own religion
If you take away my nerves
And leave just my words
Love would be the best thing in the world
And if you take away my pain
Please don't leave my brain
Cause when I think it hurts just the same
Chrome Plated Suicide
Released on The Flaming Lips' 1998 compilation A Collection Of Songs Representing..., this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of psychedelic rock and experimental pop. The song features the group's characteristic use of unconventional instrumentation and vocal harmonies, creating a soundscape that often shifts between whimsical and unsettling. As part of their broader discography from the late 1990s, the recording reflects the band's willingness to push boundaries while maintaining a distinct identity within the alternative music scene. The composition serves as a testament to their ability to craft memorable melodies that rely on texture and atmosphere rather than traditional song structures.