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Discover the story of the song > The Bug – Dire Straits

Who sang The Bug?

Dire Straits released the song The Bug. Date of release: 1991.

Release date: 1991

Duration: 04:15

The story of the song ' The Bug '

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The meaning of the song 'The Bug ', based on the lyrics

What is The Bug about?

🎶 The Bug song analysis

The song is about the unpredictability of life, the things that go right and the things that go wrong. The protagonist compares life to a game with ups and downs, and sometimes he feels like he is in control (the windshield) and sometimes he feels like he is not (the bug). He advises to enjoy the good times before they are gone and not to be afraid of losing everything, because everything can change very quickly.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘The Bug’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Dire Straits - Short Biography

- Dire Straits is a British rock band formed in London in 1977.
- The band was composed of Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers.
- Dire Straits was active from 1977 to 1988 and then from 1990 to 1995.
- They were known for their hit songs such as "Sultans of Swing" and "Money for Nothing".
- The band received four Grammy Awards and sold over 120 million albums worldwide.

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The song "The Bug" was written by Mark Knopfler and first performed by Dire Straits on their 1991 album, "On Every Street". It was then covered by Mary Chapin Carpenter in 1992 and by Alex Bollard Assembly on their album "Blues Ballads" in 1996, as well as by Mike Berry & The Outlaws on their album "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" in 2002.

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