"Last night I spent some time flicking a particularly devious and surprisingly determined beetle off the living room carpet. Only for the little b*stard to just waltz back in again.
This went on for some time.
Eventually, I gave up having gained a sort of respect for the little guy. He just kept coming back. In my eyes, he'd earned it...he also earned a song! Thats freakin' right, I wrote a song about the little guy..."
lyrics
Scurry near my feet,
Sharp turns and movements.
Scale another peak,
Crawl beneath the mountain.
Run with staggered grace,
Silent determination.
Watch that beetle run,
the carpet serves as your,
mountains and roads,
desert plains and salt flats,
Dark forest trails,
Skyline and beyond,
Your rolling hills,
Your happy home.
Your happy home.
credits
from Alex Hynes (EP),
released April 13, 2012
Written, performed and recorded by Alex Hynes
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