With The Bug
Roy Orbison · Soul Of Rock 'n' Roll [2010]
Tryin' to get her man to walk the chalk line
To keep him on a string with a kiss and a hug
But there's never been a man who wasn't bitten by the bug
Yeah, rockin' and rollin' with the bug
Rollin' and strollin' with the bug
Itchin' and twitchin', singin' and swingin'
Yeah, with the bug
Well, Delilah loved Sammy, but he wouldn't stay home
Always runnin' and leavin' Dee home
She set out to find Sammy late one night
Found him down at the sand dune rockin' it right
He was rockin' and rollin' with the bug
Rollin' and strollin' with the bug
Itchin' and twitchin', singin' and swingin'
Yeah, with the bug
Well, Helen of Troy, a cool smile on her face
She sported the face that launched a thousand ships
But she couldn't control the wiggle in her hips
She lost her fame and fortune, just one flip
Well, rockin' and rollin' with the bug
Rollin' and strollin' with the bug
Itchin' and twitchin', singin' and swingin'
Yeah, with the bug
Well now Josephine, she had trouble from the start
She couldn't keep her eye on little Bonoparte
Every single time that Josie looked around
She found her Bony runnin' round and round
He was rockin' and rollin' with the bug
Rollin' and strollin' with the bug
Itchin' and twitchin', singin' and swingin'
Yeah, with the bug
Well now, are modern times the same as history?
Even in the twentieth century
And our future now, well, it's plain to see
If we don't look out, the bug will get you and me
We'll be rockin' and rollin' with the bug
Rollin' and strollin' with the bug
Itchin' and twitchin', singin' and swingin'
Yeah, with the bug
Yeah, with the bug
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With The Bug
Roy Orbison remains one of the most distinctive voices in rock and roll, known for his operatic delivery and dramatic songwriting. While often associated with his monumental hits from the early 1960s, his later work showcased a continued evolution in style and emotional depth. With The Bug appears on the 2010 compilation Soul Of Rock 'n' Roll, highlighting his enduring presence in the genre. The track reflects Orbison's signature blend of melancholy and power, characteristics that defined his extensive catalogue. Throughout his career, he collaborated with top-tier songwriters and producers, creating a body of work that transcends simple categorization. This recording stands as a testament to his ability to convey profound emotion through his unique vocal phrasing and the lush arrangements that accompanied his music.