Bugs

well have a reason
and know why
don’t do it jus so they’ll die

if yer gonna kill a bug
don’t do it jus because

I like bugs
and i’ll tell ya why
they’re alive
and so am i
bugs

i like grass hoppers
cus frogs eat em
i like bees
cus flowers need em
i like spiders
i like slugs
i like caterpillars
i like bugs
i hate crowds
i love people
i aint down with the plague
but im cool with beatles
and bugs

whoa
bugs r pretty cute
bugser pretty fun
there’s a couple of bugs
i try n stay away frum
mosquitos
ticks
business flies
bugs in suits
bugs in ties

and i get bit
and it makes me itch
ya aint ever gonna hear me complain
cus they never rlly kill me i jus get bit, itch, and keepa goin my way

bzz bzz bzzz bz bz bzzzzz
bz bz bz bz bz bzzz
look out there’s a bird
bz bz bz bz bzzz bzz
alright ya made it
bz bz bz bz bz bz
bz bz bz bz
bzzzz

tenacious dung beetles
pushin their gains
lil water beatles
ridin a wave
butterflies are beautiful
and moths are mysterious
we study fruit flys fer genetics
if ya wanna talk serious
by and large
bugs are okay
they’re jus goin along
livin their bug day
uh huh

and i dont know what the mantis is prayin for
but he’s prolly jus thankin the lord
that he dont live in a home
and he dont have a phone
and he dont sit around all angry and bored
he’s jussa bug

let’s hear it for the bugs
bz bz bz bz bz bzzzz
bz bz bz bz bz bzzz
buzz on
bz bz bz bz bz bz bzzzz

[euphonek]

"they're alive, and so am I" ... What a concise statement of having compassion for others "jus because" ... We all have something in common.

[georgefordham]

I am 73, I had 2 strokes before I got medication. Glad I iived to hear this talented guy.

[exyl_sounds]

When he said “They’re just doin bug things goin’ bout their bug day, dunno what the mantis is prayin’ for” i felt that

[MerlEdgel]

Dude, I’m 62 years old. I was young but I listened to Bob Dylan, Hendrix, Buffalo Springfield, Arlo Guthrie, Janis Joplin, Pete Seeger…. You’ve connected with me. You’re extremely talented. Your sound is spot on. You’re telling it the way it is. Please, please, please stay away from alcohol and those damn drugs. Those things have stolen too many talented people like you away from us.

[enigmawyoming]

My favorite Welles song! I’m in my 70’s, but mentally I try to stay below 10. I’m always happy there.

[rassager]

I was a bug collector and now I'm a bug photographer and your song just made the day of so many I know, me included. Not sure about the rest of your catalog but you have a new follower. You nailed it, you are down to earth and say it like I wish I could. Awesome Jesse, if the bugs could understand you wrote this, the mosquitos and ticks would give you a wide berth when you walk out into their territory. Keep up the cool lyrics

[opti]

I don’t know if this is an insult to all of the deeply thoughtful and meaningful lyrics you’ve written that far transcend this simple little ditty about how bugs are pretty cool, but this may be my favorite song you’ve ever written.

[austinhowell]

It’s not just the lyrics of a simple song about bugs. It’s the tune. The tempo. The melody. The sound. The voice. It just makes me smile and feel happy again. Thank you.

[arturolopez]

the best verse!
and i dont know what the mantis is prayin for
but he’s prolly jus thankin the lord
that he dont live in a home
and he dont have a phone
and he dont sit around all angry and bored
he’s jussa bug

[troymulkey]

My boy was recently born at 29 weeks. I have yet to get to hold him as he is in the NICU but some of the things i can do is read to him and play him music. I love to just hangout with my boy and sing/listen to the bugs song. For roughly 2 minutes or so both of our worries just melt away. We are just two guys separated by a plastic tube just hanging out. Thank you Jesse!

[BoarhideGaming]

I found myself closing my eyes and leaning back in my chair in enjoyment a few times during that song. What an amazing piece. Simple, fun, clever, easy enough for anyone to play or sing along.

[nickrossean]

1:20 how he sees a bird and just welcomes them to the show. Love your music so much man keep up the good work

[BryanLove-ux]

What i wouldn't give to sit around a campfire and just talk and listen with this man.

[fitgiddlin]

The line about the praying mantis praying to God to thank him for not having first world problems is my favorite line in the whole song

[DancingAlldayLong]

"I hate crowds. I love people."

[JimBaLimBus]

I just want to let you know that I am going to be learning and playing this for my primary/elementary students. They need to hear this. Amazing job, my dude! Brilliant tune

[carlpbrill]

Jesse, man, your songs are so great. So masterfully simple, seemingly effortless. Thank you far sharing them.

[lmanders]

Love this song man, it's one of my favorites and I love the message to not kill bugs. Kids these days need more role models like you.

[tomlava]

I'll be sharing this with my environmental science class. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[LateBoomer-sldk]

My philosophy exactly. Don't ever kill them just because.