Boris The Spider
Who, The · Other Songs - Who, The
Black and hairy, very small
Now he's up above my head
Hanging by a little thread
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Now he's dropped on to the floor
Heading for the bedroom door
Maybe he's as scared as me
Where's he gone now, I can't see
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
There he is wrapped in a ball
Doesn't seem to move at all
Perhaps he's dead, I'll just make sure
Pick this book up off the floor
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
Creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly
He's come to a sticky end
Don't think he will ever mend
Never more will he crawl 'round
He's embedded in the ground
Boris the spider
Boris the spider
Boris The Spider
Released by The Who in 1969, "Boris The Spider" stands as a distinctive song in the band's psychedelic rock catalog. The track features the band's signature blend of driving rhythms and melodic guitar work, characteristic of their late 1960s output. While often associated with the era of their albums *Who's Next* and *Tommy*, the song exists as a standalone recording that highlights Pete Townshend's songwriting versatility. It captures the band's transition toward more experimental sounds, utilizing the studio as an instrument to create a unique sonic texture. The piece remains a notable example of The Who's contribution to the British Invasion's evolution, showcasing their ability to merge rock energy with atmospheric depth.