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Fierce Competition for the Flying Squirrel

from Don't Be Surprised When You See Us Bears by The Bicycats

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lyrics

I've got a fierce competition for the flying squirrel
He's not the only brother out there with wingspan
I've got a fierce competition for the flying squirrel
'Cause I can do what all those mothers with wings can
I know it isn't natural
No, I would never make that call
You can always travel far and wide
but you can't always travel tall

I've got a fierce competition for the flying squirrel
And he thinks that he's so goddamned clever
I've got fierce competition for the flying squirrel
But I've got the greatest idea ever
I'll make the seagulls do a double take
When they see me within their reach
As the girls in their bikinis go
Busalooey on the beach:

"Look at that guy over there
He needs new shoes but he's in the air
He's next to that bird, and he's got brown hair
And I want his number
Look at that fella in the sky
He seems like an otherwise normal guy
Down here he's no bigger than a french fry
But I want his number"

I've got a fierce competition for the flying squirrel
And he's jealous of the goggles I'm wearing
I've got fierce competition for the flying squirrel
And I can see the people stopping and staring
I'll make the pigeons do a double take
When they see me flying through downtown
Past the bankers drooling on their business suits
As I'm hovering near a cloud:

"Look at that guy with his outstretched limbs
Our financial fortunes are looking grim
But we can make our millions off of him
That's why I want his number
We'll buy his patent for a buck or two
Then market overseas with our investment group
We'll lap it up in our swimming pools
That's why I want his number"

I've got a fierce competition for the flying squirrel
Yeah he thinks that he's so goddamned clever
I've got fierce competition for the flying squirrel
But you know that nothing lasts forever
Cause sometimes there's a thunderstorm
And it's not always a windy day
Like the railroad baron or the automat
Some things will fade away

But I can drop my competition with the flying squirrel
Biologically, it's only right
I can drop my competition with the flying squirrel
If I could spend some time with you tonight
You might think I'm a sucker
Getting grounded on the street
I know I won't be flying but
You still lift me off my feet

I've got fierce competition for the flying squirrel
He's not the only brother out there with wingspan

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from Don't Be Surprised When You See Us Bears, released April 6, 2018
Cj Merriman: back-up singing

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Zachary Bernstein is The Bicycats. A folk-rock troubadour with charm, melody, and humor.

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