The Fly
Budam Lyrics

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Little fly, your summer’s play
My thoughtless hand has brushed away
Am not I a fly like you
Or are not you a man like me
For I sing, dance and drink
Till some blind hand shall brush my wing

If thought is life, strength and breath

And the want of thought is death
Then am I a happy fly if I live, or if I die
Then am I a happy fly if I live, or if I die

(Play away, fly, man
Drink, dance, sing, thought
Strength, breath, life, death
Play away, fly, man

Drink, dance, sing, thought
Strength, breath, life, death,
Play away, fly, man
Drink, dance, sing, thought, strength, breath, life, death)

Little fly

Overall Meaning

, your summer’s play is the opening line of "The Fly" by Budam, a song that captures the existentialist ideas of William Blake's poem, "The Fly". The song delves into themes of mortality, purpose, and free will, highlighting the delicate balance between life and death, the inherent relativity of existence, and the freedom to live as one desires.

The singer, in this case, Budam, recognizes the transience of life, acknowledging that like the fly, his own existence is fleeting and vulnerable. However, Budam compares himself to the fly, asking whether they are not both subject to the same fate of life and death. He poses a question that challenges our understanding of identity and existence, one that highlights the interconnectedness of all living things.

Budam goes on to explore the theme of mortality, noting that the lack of thought brings death, while thought brings life. In essence, Budam points out that the pursuit of knowledge and thought is what separates the living from the dead, and in doing so, he acknowledges the importance of understanding oneself and one's purpose in life. Finally, Budam emphasizes the significance of living as one wishes, singing, dancing, and drinking, and concludes that if such a life brings happiness, then death is nothing to be afraid of.

Overall, "The Fly" is a thought-provoking song that touches upon existentialist ideas while celebrating life and our freedom to embrace it fully.

Line by Line Meaning

Little fly
Addressing the small and insignificant fly

your summer's play
Your fleeting life, representing the short duration of summer

My thoughtless hand has brushed away
My careless action has ended your life, similar to how fate can end human life without warning

Am not I a fly like you
Questioning the difference between a human and a fly, and suggesting that they may share similarities in their existence

Or are not you a man like me
Questioning the idea that humans are superior to flies, and suggesting that flies may have their own inherent value and purpose comparable to humans

For I sing, dance and drink
Acknowledging the joy and pleasure that can be found in life, as humans engage in activities like singing, dancing, and drinking

Till some blind hand shall brush my wing
Recognizing that life is fragile and can be taken away at any moment, just as a fly may be killed by an unexpected event beyond its control

If thought is life, strength and breath
Pondering the meaning of life, and suggesting that the ability to think, act, and breathe is what gives life value and purpose

And the want of thought is death
Suggesting that a lack of conscious thought or purpose may lead to a meaningless existence or even death

Then am I a happy fly if I live, or if I die
Reflecting on the idea that happiness can be found in both life and death, due to the transience and unpredictability of existence

Repeating the themes of the song
Emphasizing that the same concepts of play, pleasure and purpose, as well as life and death, apply to both flies and humans alike

Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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