: 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 intended to write a "positive, empowering, exclamation point of a song" about finding inner strength. The Official Music Video Steve Burns – Mighty Little Man (Official Music Video)
The official music video, released in 2003 by [PIAS] Recordings, captures the quirky, indie aesthetic of the early 2000s. : The song tells the story of an
