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Hedgehog song

from Gandiegow by Neil Thomson

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Hedgehogs are a unique point of contact with the natural world. Their distinctive
appearance makes them a much-loved species. Sadly they are in decline due to
industrialised farming methods and increased road traffic.

lyrics

The hedgehog’s a funny wee fellow
Who keeps himself well out of sight
When he’s hungry and wanting a feast
You might see him about in the night

He keeps cockit his lugs when he’s guzzlin slugs
To the sound of the faintest foot fa’
When he’s chased by laddies or foxes or dugs
He’ll curl himself intae a ba’

He’s round as a barrel wi wee hairy legs
On his back is a hantle of thorns
That gies them that meddle a guid wheen mair flegs
Than any big bull with its horns

Like a big scotch thistle he calmly reclines
With the thocht who daur meddle wi’ me
When folks get fed up being jagged by his spines
And go off somewhere else for their tea

You might think the hedgehog is lucky
But would you ever feel at your ease
Not able to scratch when it’s yucky
A back that’s aye hoachin wi fleas

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from Gandiegow, released June 4, 2016

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Neil Thomson Crieff, UK

Neil's writing is mainly but not solely inspired by his native Scotland. It's roots, people, tradition and natural environment
provide inspiration for creating music in his own relaxed, gentle style.

He enjoys setting his music to traditional poems sung in Old Scots and in particular the poetry of Gerry Cambridge. ... more

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