Reptile
The Church · Other Songs - The Church
Too dangerous to keep
Too feeble to let go
And you want to bite the hand
Should have stopped this long ago
Go now, you've been set free
Another month or so you'll be gorging on me
Your lovely smile
I see you slither away with your skin and your tail
Your flickering tongue and your rattling scales
Like a real reptile
Had you coiled around my arm
How could you ever know
How I loved your diamond eyes?
But that was long ago
Go now, you've been set free
Another month or so you'll be poisoning me
Your lovely smile
I see you slither away with your skin and your tail
Your flickering tongue and your rattling scales
Like a real reptile
And I should have believed Eve
She said we had to blow
She was the apple of my eye
It wasn't long ago
Go now, you've been set free
Another month or so you'll be poisoning me
Your lovely smile
I see you slither away with your skin and your tail
Your flickering tongue and your rattling scales
Like a real reptile
Go now, you've been set free
Another month or so you'll be poisoning me
Your lovely smile
I see you slither away with your skin and your tail
Your flickering tongue and your rattling scales
Like a real reptile
Too feeble to let go
And you want to bite the hand
Should have stopped this long ago
Go now, you've been set free
Another month or so you'll be gorging on me
Your lovely smile
I see you slither away with your skin and your tail
Your flickering tongue and your rattling scales
Like a real reptile
Had you coiled around my arm
How could you ever know
How I loved your diamond eyes?
But that was long ago
Go now, you've been set free
Another month or so you'll be poisoning me
Your lovely smile
I see you slither away with your skin and your tail
Your flickering tongue and your rattling scales
Like a real reptile
And I should have believed Eve
She said we had to blow
She was the apple of my eye
It wasn't long ago
Go now, you've been set free
Another month or so you'll be poisoning me
Your lovely smile
I see you slither away with your skin and your tail
Your flickering tongue and your rattling scales
Like a real reptile
Go now, you've been set free
Another month or so you'll be poisoning me
Your lovely smile
I see you slither away with your skin and your tail
Your flickering tongue and your rattling scales
Like a real reptile
Reptile - The Church
The Church's 1984 single 'Reptile' stands as a defining track of the New Wave and Indie Rock movements, characterized by its driving basslines and distinctive guitar work. Released during the band's peak creative period, the song exemplifies their signature blend of psychedelic textures and melodic pop sensibilities. As a staple of their discography, it captures the raw energy and atmospheric depth that made the group influential in the 1980s. The recording remains a critical listen for fans of the era, showcasing the band's ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining a unique sonic identity that transcended typical genre boundaries.