What is the band and name of the song that is about a girl named
Yoshime (spelling?) who is an expert fighter and training because she
is the only person who can save the earth from evil aliens who want to
take over the world?

The song contains at least the following: Yoshime (sp?), "evil
aliens", "want to take over the world", "black belt in karate" etc.

A recent song from a fairly well known band but can't remember either
of them right now!

Hello Grant996,

Thank you for your question.

The song you’re referring to is called Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
by the band the Flaming Lips.
http://members.tripod.com/emolyrics/yoshimi.html#3

Here is a short excerpt of the lyrics:

“Her name is Yoshimi. He's a black belt in karate. Working for the
city, he has to discipline her body. 'Cause she knows that it's
demanding to defeat those evil machines. I know she can beat them. Oh
Yoshimi, they don't believe me, but you won't let those robots defeat
me.

(..)

gotta be strong to fight them, so she's taking lots of vitamins.
'Cause she knows that it'd be tragic if those evil robots win. I know
she can beat them.”

You can see the complete lyrics here:
http://members.tripod.com/emolyrics/yoshimi.html#3


You may buy the album at the Amazon Website at this direct link and
listen to a sample of the song as well.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000068PQ0/103-0518082-1762267?vi=glance

On the Flaming Lips Official Website you can listen to the complete
album.
http://www.flaminglips.com/main.php
http://www.flaminglips.com/content/home/index.php?sid=4465d395326c74f403fd1dba7cc77997&contentMode=default&PHPSESSID=4465d395326c74f403fd1dba7cc77997#


Additional information that may interest you:


Here is a review of the Flaming Lips album “Yoshimi Battles the Pink
Robots” that contains the song of the same name.
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/f/flaming-lips/yoshimi-battles-the-pink-robots.shtml


Search Criteria:
lyrics  "black belt in karate"

Thank you for your question and I hope this response has provided you
with the information you were seeking.


Best Regards,
Bobbie7-ga

Excellent. Just what I wanted and extremely quick! Thanks!!