Little Yellow Spider Devendra Banhart

"Little Yellow Spider" by Devendra Banhart, released in 2002, is a folk-inspired #Indie track that explores themes of love, nature, and the passage of time. The lyrics convey a whimsical narrative about connection and transformation. Its unique blend of acoustic instrumentation and Banhart's eclectic style has influenced the modern folk scene, promoting a resurgence of interest in lo-fi and psychedelic sounds.

[Intro]
One, two, three, four

[Verse 1]
Little yellow spider, laughing at the snow
Ah, maybe that spider knows something that I don't know
'Cause I'm goddamn cold

[Verse 2]
Little white monkey, staring at the sand
Well, maybe that monkey figured out something I couldn't understand
Who knows?

[Verse 3]
Well, I came upon a dancing crab, and I stopped to watch it shake
I said, "Dance for me just one more time
Before you hibernate, and you come out a crab cake"

[Verse 4]
And hey there, little snapping turtle, snapping at a shell
Ah, there's mysteries inside, I know
But what they are I just can't tell for sure, ah

[Verse 5]
And hey ya, little baby crow, you're looking kinda mean
I think I ought to split before you start letting off your steam
For sure, mmm, ah

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