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The big ol' bug is the new baby now [Repeat: x5]




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Flaming Lips's song The Big Ol' Bug Is the New Baby Now are open to interpretation, but in general, they can be seen as a commentary on the fragility of life and the cyclical nature of existence. The idea that a bug, typically seen as something unimportant and disposable, can become the new "baby" suggests a sense of rebirth or renewal. It could also imply a more sinister message about the devaluation of human life in society.


Additionally, the repetition of the phrase "the big ol' bug is the new baby now" emphasizes its importance and makes it almost mantra-like. This creates a sense of unease that is typical of many of The Flaming Lips's songs. The use of an insect as a symbol is also consistent with their interest in surreal imagery and subverting commonly accepted ideas.


Overall, the lyrics of The Big Ol' Bug Is the New Baby Now are enigmatic and leave much up to interpretation. However, they effectively create a sense of unease and suggest deeper meanings about the nature of life and the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

The big ol' bug is the new baby now
A metaphorical comparison between the transformation of a bug to a butterfly and the process of birth of a baby, indicating the change in status and significance of the bug.


Little wings and legs that flail about
Describing the physical characteristics of the newly transformed butterfly, with its small wings and legs that move rapidly and randomly.


It used to crawl now it flies about
Highlighting the drastic change in the bug's mobility and freedom of movement, now that it has wings and can fly instead of crawling on the ground.


The big ol' bug is the new baby now
Repeating the main metaphor to reinforce its meaning and significance.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL IVINS, STEVEN DROZD, WAYNE COYNE

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