Buggin'
(The Buzz Of Love Is Busy Buggin' You)
Steven's quote from Staring At Sound:
"That song could have been on Clouds Taste Metallic, but since we recorded it in the middle of The Soft Bulletin, it didn't hurt as bad to sing another song about bugs or ants."
"That song could have been on Clouds Taste Metallic, but since we recorded it in the middle of The Soft Bulletin, it didn't hurt as bad to sing another song about bugs or ants."
All those bugs
buzzin’ around your head
Well, they fly in the air
as you comb your hair
And the summertime will make you itch
the mosquito bites
The buzz of love is busy buggin’ you
Well, they fly in the air
as you comb your hair
And they’re splattered
up and down your windshield and the headlights
Well, they bite
Yeah, they bite
But you can tell they’re there
Does love buzz because that’s what it does?
Well, they fly in the air
as you comb your hair
And the summertime will make you itch
the mosquito bites
Well, they fly in the air
as you comb your hair
And they’re splattered
up and down your windshield and the headlights
Fly in the air, comb your hair
Flies in the air, comb your hair
buzzin’ around your head
Well, they fly in the air
as you comb your hair
And the summertime will make you itch
the mosquito bites
Well, they fly in the air
as you comb your hair
And they’re splattered
up and down your windshield and the headlights
Yeah, they bite
But you can tell they’re there
Well, they fly in the air
as you comb your hair
And the summertime will make you itch
the mosquito bites
as you comb your hair
And they’re splattered
up and down your windshield and the headlights
Flies in the air, comb your hair
Alternate Versions
Buggin' (Remix)
"Buggin'" was one of the Soft Bulletin songs remixed by Peter Mokran, along with "Race For The Prize" and "Waitin' For A Superman." The primary difference in Mokran's mix is the greater emphasis on vocals and keyboards. "Buggin'" was originally released on The Soft Bulletin in its remixed form, with the Lips mix available on The Soft Bulletin Companion. All subsequent reissues of the album have restored the original mix of the song to the track list.
Live
"Buggin'" has been a live rarity, making a couple of different appearances over the years, including radio shows, a 1999 New York concert performance, and an acoustic performance at the Summercamp! premiere after-party.
| 02/21/2012 | San Francisco CA USA | Bimbo's 365 Club | Noise Pop | |
| 07/08/2011 | Chicago IL USA | Aragon Ballroom | ||
| 07/07/2011 | Chicago IL USA | Aragon Ballroom | ||
| 06/14/2011 | Hollywood CA USA | Hollywood Forever Cemetery | Download Available | |
| 05/29/2011 | George WA USA | The Gorge | Sasquatch! Festival | Download Available |
| 05/20/2011 | Atlanta GA USA | Tabernacle | ||
| 05/19/2011 | Atlanta GA USA | Tabernacle | ||
| 12/31/2010 | Oklahoma City OK USA | Cox Center | New Year's Eve | Download Available |
| 09/08/2006 | Toronto ON Canada | Gabby's | Summercamp! Premiere After Party | |
| 08/18/1999 | New York NY USA | Tramps |
New Year's Eve
Cox Center
Oklahoma City OK - USA
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