Discover the story of the song > I Would Hurt a Fly – Built to Spill

The protagonist hears a strange sound that no one else seems to notice, and can't figure out what's making it. They contemplate if it's the sound of their partner rubbing their wings. However, the protagonist has a mean streak and won't tolerate any problems or challenges from their partner, even if it means hurting them. They don't want their partner to feel better than them, even if it means they'll feel bad too.