Greedy Fly Lyrics

Lyric discussion by AmberB 

Cover art for Greedy Fly lyrics by Bush

I think this song is about the way we need to embrace life, because any other way isn't worth living.

It's about giving in to different traps as a greedy simple organism in different ways while trying to find something that we need help to find.

"We are servants to our formulaic ways"

We choose to put ourselves in situations that control us, instead of deciding to be in control. We are in limbo, unsure of ourselves and our choices. We either choose to balance ourselves, or we choose to be balanced by forces of nature.

"Ever know that what you fear is what you find"

We eventually create what we envision as ourselves and for ourselves.

I found your view very insightfull. I think he feels trapped in a life,mind,paradyme, "Here" ect. Knowing the success he has (BUSH) "I've got my own time. Got it all today." He realizes it's fleeting. It's amazing to me how much he says with the few words he uses. My interpitation of his lyrics changes frequently so I as have yet not tired of hearing his songs. I just arrived to the 90's about 3 months ago. I dig it!