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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Steven Drozd
Steven Drozd
Drums
Michael Ivins
Michael Ivins
Bass Guitar
Wayne Coyne
Wayne Coyne
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Steven Drozd
Steven Drozd
Songwriter
Wayne Coyne
Wayne Coyne
Songwriter
Michael Ivins
Michael Ivins
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Steven Drozd
Steven Drozd
Producer
Michael Ivins
Michael Ivins
Producer
Wayne Coyne
Wayne Coyne
Producer
Steve Hall
Steve Hall
Mastering Engineer
Scott Booker
Scott Booker
Producer
Dave Fridmann
Dave Fridmann
Producer

Lyrics

[Intro]
One, two, one
[Verse 1]
Two scientists are racing
For the good of all mankind
Both of them side-by-side
So determined
Locked in heated battle
For the cure that is their prize
But it's so dangerous
But they're determined
[Chorus]
Theirs is to win
If it kills them
They're just humans
With wives and children
[Verse 2]
Upwards to the vanguard
Where the pressure is too high
Under the microscope
Hope against hope
Forging for the future
But to sacrifice their lives
Both of them side-by-side
So determined
[Chorus]
Theirs is to win
If it kills them
They're just humans
With wives and children
[Chorus]
Theirs is to win
It will kill them
They're just humans
With wives and children
Written by: Michael Ivins, Steven Drozd, Wayne Coyne

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