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The reason I like Bugs

OneLoveOneLove Posts: 563
edited July 2006 in Words and Music...Communication
Muscial Genious at its finest? Not so much, but I do appreciate the song nonetheless.

I like the song simply because I can picture Ed when he wrote/recorded the song.

I've always pictured Ed, laying on the floor with his legs kicked up on the couch, surrounded by wine bottles, and an ash tray full of varrying substances, holding the achordian.

It just makes me laugh, thats all. Obviously he ment something by the song, and it just took a magical combination of controlled substances to help him get it off his chest.
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  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    For me, it just reminds me of Tom Waits, post-Swordfishtrombones, when everything seemed to go a little bit haywire in his brain... Not a bad thing, but it's certainly an acquired taste... Much like Bugs: 'Should I eat them?' ;)
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • Evacuation RulesEvacuation Rules Posts: 2,162
    Eddie has said that "Bugs" is a tribute to the Frogs. (In it's execution, not subject.)
  • suffragettesuffragette Posts: 253
    He also said that it was the best thing he ever wrote. He was being funny.
  • prytocorduroyprytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    I got bugs ;)
  • OneLoveOneLove Posts: 563
    danny72688 wrote:
    I got bugs ;)

    Some anti-biotics and a good flee dip should clear that right up ;)
  • divinefaeriettedivinefaeriette Posts: 43
    I've always liked Bugs. Your idea of what he must have looked like when he wrote it is awesome. :) I can see it.

    I dunno, I guess I've always just loved the words. And come on, the accordian is pretty out there. My dad first introduced it to me in a drunken stupor.


    "Bugs in the way I feel about you."
    Exponentially serving. Perpetually unnerving. Vehicle swerving.

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  • Pearl Jam and toastPearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    i like it because it's a perfect capture of the Vitalogy album... maybe even better than a song like Whipping or Corduroy because of the way it's kind of weird for the sake of being weird. (i.e. they could've done that with guitars if they felt like it ;) ).

    i love it.
    Come on pilgrim you know he loves you..

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  • sweetlitlrockersweetlitlrocker Posts: 32
    Bugs is cool. Not only is it a "break" in the album, but it is a "creative outlet" as well. Creativity rocks! Expression rock! Rock on P.J.!
    "Music is excellent therapy."
  • cafeamericaincafeamericain Posts: 88
    i look at bugs and hey fox...as the ultimate fuck you to the media and record producers...like when van morrison released full albums of jibber-jabber just to meet his contract obligations..."do i trick them?...i don't think they're that dumb" is a great line no matter what is going on in the background
    "I never make plans that far ahead"
  • prytocorduroyprytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    OneLove wrote:
    Some anti-biotics and a good flee dip should clear that right up ;)

    (I really do have bugs! Fucking ants!)

    The accordian is first place for dorkiest, lamest, most boring instrument. But even Pearl Jam took that piece of shit and made a (sort of) catchy song. ;) About 30 seconds into I start to really feel the accordian ;) Ah, the things only Pearl Jam can do :D
  • OneLoveOneLove Posts: 563
    danny72688 wrote:
    (I really do have bugs! Fucking ants!)

    The accordian is first place for dorkiest, lamest, most boring instrument. But even Pearl Jam took that piece of shit and made a (sort of) catchy song. ;) About 30 seconds into I start to really feel the accordian ;) Ah, the things only Pearl Jam can do :D

    Haha, in that case perhaps raid is more in order :) I was just giving you a hard time, no offense ment at all!
  • OneLoveOneLove Posts: 563
    divinefaeriette wrote:
    I've always liked Bugs. Your idea of what he must have looked like when he wrote it is awesome. :) I can see it.

    I dunno, I guess I've always just loved the words. And come on, the accordian is pretty out there. My dad first introduced it to me in a drunken stupor.


    "Bugs in the way I feel about you."


    From the moment I heard the song the first time, thats what I pictured. Its all about the context for me, atelast with that song :)

    Happy to hear that others appreciate the song as well!
  • prytocorduroyprytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    OneLove wrote:
    Haha, in that case perhaps raid is more in order :) I was just giving you a hard time, no offense ment at all!

    The fuckers keep coming no matter how much I spray ;) When will it end Lord?! When will I get to see the goddamn sailboat! AAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!
  • OneLoveOneLove Posts: 563
    danny72688 wrote:
    The fuckers keep coming no matter how much I spray ;) When will it end Lord?! When will I get to see the goddamn sailboat! AAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!

    Haha, dude, that sucks. Been there! Lowe's sells this parimeter spray, in like a 2 gallon jug that you use all around the foundation. That is the ONLY thing that we've found that works. We were ant free for about 4 months.... maybe you could give that stuff a try? (I'll find the brand name for you if you want.... I'd buy stock in the stuff).
  • Bu2Bu2 Posts: 1,693
    I sometimes close my eyes and see Ed playing the accordian but it's not him who's saying the words....it's Chris Walken.
    Feels Good Inc.
  • prytocorduroyprytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    OneLove wrote:
    Haha, dude, that sucks. Been there! Lowe's sells this parimeter spray, in like a 2 gallon jug that you use all around the foundation. That is the ONLY thing that we've found that works. We were ant free for about 4 months.... maybe you could give that stuff a try? (I'll find the brand name for you if you want.... I'd buy stock in the stuff).

    I've set up a lollipop trap for the bitches, they seem to be interested ;)Maybe they'll stay in that one spot now.
  • Bu2Bu2 Posts: 1,693
    Once you got sugar, you don't go back...
    Feels Good Inc.
  • prytocorduroyprytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    Bu2 wrote:
    Once you got sugar, you don't go back...

    They seem to be enjoying it and I've got a whole box just for them too ;) Wonder how long it'll take 'em to finish that sucker ;) I shouldn't be wasting Tootsie Pops though! Maybe I should buy a pet spider and lure the bitches into his tank ;)
  • Bu2Bu2 Posts: 1,693
    maybe give them some Irish Cream liqueur candies and get them drunk. If nothing else, it would be fun to watch them spin around in circles and finally pass out.
    Feels Good Inc.
  • prytocorduroyprytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    Bu2 wrote:
    maybe give them some Irish Cream liqueur candies and get them drunk. If nothing else, it would be fun to watch them spin around in circles and finally pass out.

    Actually I did enjoy watching them have a seizure when coating them with poison or whatever powder I used for ridding ants. That's fucked up, but I felt very big ;) Didn't stop their buddies though! I should charge rent!

    I love how much I can relate to Eddie's lyrics :)
    "I got bugs"
    :p
  • OneLoveOneLove Posts: 563
    Bu2 wrote:
    I sometimes close my eyes and see Ed playing the accordian but it's not him who's saying the words....it's Chris Walken.

    Hysterical. ;)

    Good luck with the magic lollipops, Danny
  • prytocorduroyprytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    OneLove wrote:
    Hysterical. ;)

    Good luck with the magic lollipops, Danny

    Thanks, maybe I should dip the lollipop in that spray and have the bitches walk that shit back to the colony ;)
  • prytocorduroyprytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    OneLove wrote:
    Hysterical. ;)

    Good luck with the magic lollipops, Danny

    Holy shit! They've tunneled through the lollipop! That's so weird!!!

    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
  • divinefaeriettedivinefaeriette Posts: 43
    This thread has gone from awesome to hysterically funny.
    Exponentially serving. Perpetually unnerving. Vehicle swerving.

    - explore and not explode -
  • OneLoveOneLove Posts: 563
    danny72688 wrote:
    Holy shit! They've tunneled through the lollipop! That's so weird!!!

    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:


    OH no! Well, I'd say go for the spray if they are tunneling. If the pick the mo fo up and carry it off, its time to resort to the baseball bat. I think they're plotting against you!!

    Forget raid, brake cleaner "kills bugs dead". ;) Apparently it will kill mice too, but thats above my "squish quotient".

    My boyfriend is a mechanic, and he's resourceful. Seriousy, don't inhale it, or spray it on anything that could be licked or touched by kids or pets.

    Just a thought.

    And yes, this thread took an unexpected, yet funny turn :)

    Now I will have two pics in my head when I hear this song. 1) Ed rockin the achordian, and 2) Danny and his magic lollipops. :)
  • prytocorduroyprytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    OneLove wrote:
    OH no! Well, I'd say go for the spray if they are tunneling. If the pick the mo fo up and carry it off, its time to resort to the baseball bat. I think they're plotting against you!!

    Forget raid, brake cleaner "kills bugs dead". ;) Apparently it will kill mice too, but thats above my "squish quotient".

    My boyfriend is a mechanic, and he's resourceful. Seriousy, don't inhale it, or spray it on anything that could be licked or touched by kids or pets.

    Just a thought.

    And yes, this thread took an unexpected, yet funny turn :)

    Now I will have two pics in my head when I hear this song. 1) Ed rockin the achordian, and 2) Danny and his magic lollipops. :)

    So Raid will kill Bugs, AND Rats you say? ;)
  • HagigunHagigun Posts: 16
    Have you guys ever thought maybe the song was supposed to imply what "Bugs" actually are...Annoying.

    That would explain the use of the annoying instruments. I'm sure most find it annoying. Just a thought but it makes sense.

    Creative genious!
    "Wave to all my friends....yeah!"
  • prytocorduroyprytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    Hagigun wrote:
    Have you guys ever thought maybe the song was supposed to imply what "Bugs" actually are...Annoying.

    That would explain the use of the annoying instruments. I'm sure most find it annoying. Just a thought but it makes sense.

    Creative genious!

    I thought it was about the media actually. Bugging them ;)
  • OneLoveOneLove Posts: 563
    danny72688 wrote:
    So Raid will kill Bugs, AND Rats you say? ;)


    Well, see now there you go.

    I think we've figured them out ;)
  • prytocorduroyprytocorduroy Posts: 4,355
    OneLove wrote:
    Well, see now there you go.

    I think we've figured them out ;)

    I still say I should get a pet spider and lure them into his cage :eek:
    Then the spider can say, "Do I eat them? Raw or well done?" ;)
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