'boys, bugs and men' follows on lyrically from breakthrough song 'labour' as Paris Paloma muses on the need to demonstrate power that is inherent in the patriarchy. A deceptively sweet song, 'boy, bugs and men' is an incisive observation delivered with honeyed tones. Musing on the male discovering their ability exert power over powerless creatures at even a young age; the song delves into the conflation of women and a lack of power under the traditional male gaze.