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- A-Better-Mousetrap-I.mp3
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- A-Better-Mousetrap-Interlude.mp3
- A-Better-Mousetrap-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Proverbial mousetrap
Entrepreneurial recap
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
(Build it better)
Beatin’ a path
(Write it better)
Right the path
[Verse 1]
Ingenuity and progress
(At their best)
Innovation put to the test
(Studies do suggest)
[Chorus]
Proverbial mousetrap
(Solving problems)
Entrepreneurial recap
(Spreadsheet columns)
[Bridge]
(Build it better)
Beatin’ a path
(Write it better)
Right the path
[Verse 2]
Though he builds his house in the woods
He turns his “shoulds” into “coulds”
Turning does into was
Will into still
[Chorus]
Proverbial mousetrap
(Solving problems)
Entrepreneurial recap
(Spreadsheet columns)
[Bridge]
(Build it better)
Beatin’ a path
(Write it better)
Right the path
[Chorus]
Proverbial mousetrap
(Solving problems)
Entrepreneurial recap
(Spreadsheet columns)
[Outro]
Proverbial mousetrap
(Made from bits and scrap)
ABOUT THE SONG
The saying “build a better mousetrap” is often paraphrased from a quote attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson:
“If a man can write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mousetrap than his neighbor, though he builds his house in the woods, the world will make a beaten path to his door.”
This saying reflects the idea that innovation and quality will be recognized and rewarded. It suggests that if you create something that is significantly better than what currently exists—whether a product, idea, or service—people will seek it out, even if you don’t actively promote it.
Context and Interpretation:
- Ingenuity and Progress: It emphasizes the value of creative problem-solving and finding improved solutions to everyday challenges.
- Merit Over Marketing: The phrase implies that excellence in design or function will naturally attract attention and success without needing excessive effort in advertising.
- Proverbial Mousetrap: The “mousetrap” symbolizes any innovation, not just a physical device. It represents solving problems more effectively than before.
Modern Relevance:
In today’s world, while the sentiment remains relevant, the practical reality often includes the need for marketing, visibility, and competition in a global market. A “better mousetrap” doesn’t always guarantee success without effective promotion and strategic positioning.