Steve Burns Вђ“ Mighty Little Man (official Music Video) -

The Unexpected Anthem: Steve Burns’ “Mighty Little Man”

Released as the opening track of his debut album, Songs for Dustmites (2003), "Mighty Little Man" is a high-energy alternative rock anthem. The song was a massive departure from the gentle, acoustic tunes of Blue's Clues . Produced by and featuring Steven Drozd of The Flaming Lips , the track is characterized by: Steve Burns – Mighty Little Man (Official Music Video)

: The song tells the story of an "everyday superhero" or a "lonely inventor" having a eureka moment. Burns has noted the lyrics were partially inspired by Thomas Edison and the idea of DIY projects that change human history. Burns has noted the lyrics were partially inspired

: Burns intended to write a "positive, empowering, exclamation point of a song" about finding inner strength. The Official Music Video : While it didn't top the charts in

In 2017, "Mighty Little Man" found a massive new audience when a recut version was chosen as the opening theme for the CBS sitcom .

: While it didn't top the charts in 2003, the video has become a cult classic among fans who followed Burns' transition from children’s television to experimental rock. The "Young Sheldon" Connection

Long before he was a viral sensation for his heartfelt check-ins on social media, —best known as the original host of Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues —made a surprising leap into the world of indie rock. His 2003 debut single, “Mighty Little Man,” stands as the definitive proof that there was much more to the man in the green striped shirt than meets the eye. A Sonic Departure