The Bug
Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Well it's a strange old game you learn it slow One step forward and it's back you go You're standing on the throttle You're standing on the brake In the groove 'til you make a mistake [Chorus] Sometimes you're the windshield Sometimes you're the bug Sometimes it all comes together baby Sometimes you're just a fool in love Sometimes you're the Louisville Slugger Sometimes you're the ball Sometimes it all comes together Sometimes you're gonna lose it all You gotta know happy - you gotta know glad Because you're gonna know lonely And you're gonna know sad When you're rippin' and you're ridin' And you're coming on strong You start slippin' and slidin' And it all goes wrong because [Chorus] One day you got the glory and then you got none One day you're a diamond and then you're a stone Everything can change in the blink of an eye So let the good times roll before we say goodbye because [Chorus] Sometimes you're the windshield Sometimes you're the bug Sometimes it all comes together baby Sometimes you're just a fool in love Sometimes you're the windshield Sometimes you're the bug Sometimes it all comes together baby Sometimes you're just a fool in lo
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13 facts about this song
Song Composition"The Bug" is a song written by Mark Knopfler, the lead singer of the British band Dire Straits.
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Album DetailsReleased in 1991, it is a part of Dire Straits' sixth and final studio album, which is named "On Every Street".
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Song GenresThe song has elements of rock, country and blues, embodying Dire Straits' signature sound.
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Chart PerformanceThe Dire Straits version of the song did not chart in the US but it charted at number 67 in the UK Singles Chart in 1992.
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Cover VersionAmerican country music artist Mary Chapin Carpenter covered "The Bug" for her fifth album "Come On, Come On" in 1992.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of "The Bug" play on the phrase "the bug has bitten," meaning that someone has become very enthusiastic or obsessed with something.
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Music VideoThe music video for the Dire Straits version of "The Bug" features early computer-generated imagery, which was a common feature in many Dire Straits' music videos.
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Performance RecognitionIn Carpenter's version, the song reached number 16 on both the US Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
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Critics ReviewCritics have praised Carpenter's version of "The Bug" for its infectious rhythm and witty lyrics.
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Pop Culture"The Bug" has been covered by numerous artists across various genres and has been featured in several films and TV shows as well.
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PopularityEven after decades of its release, both versions of "The Bug" continue to enjoy popularity among fans worldwide.
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Legacy"The Bug" remains one of the most popular tracks from Dire Straits' "On Every Street" album, showing the band's ability to seamlessly blend different musical genres.
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AwardsAlthough not solely for "The Bug", Mary Chapin Carpenter's album "Come On, Come On" which includes her cover of this track, was nominated for several awards, and won the Best Female Country Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards in 1993.
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