S… Read Full Bio ↴El-Creepo! is the solo project of singer/songwriter Todd Edward Smith.
Smith has been the voice and chief songwriter for Dog Fashion Disco, The Alter Boys, and current band Polkadot Cadaver. Stylistically El-Creepo! is more acoustic and mellow than these bands.
Arabian Rose
El-Creepo! Lyrics
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Pillaged the ark of the covenant
History’s dirty paws have molested the sacrament
Rattle your tail
I won’t deny you
Hiding under bones
I will find you
Until anointed cursed and kissing the plague
Kissing the plague…
Bathed in antiquity
Your star is burning bright
We’ve cut the chord and
You’ve split the night
As You pluck my strings
My passion plays a serenade
Only for your heart
Only for your heart to hear
Sim sala bim
Open up real wide now let me in, let let me in
Your whale heartbeat is thumping like, like a drum
Nurtured in your womb we have become!!!
The altar of the virgin’s covered in blood
The sins of mankind precipitate the flood
Conjured spirits rise like a morning fog
Conceived at night, we’ve written the rite
Gather ye rosebuds while you may
Old time is still a flying
This same flower that smiles today
Tomorrow will be dying
Wrap yourself in riches
A velvet tomb awaits you
Close your eyes and let go
As the whole world celebrates you
Chivalry decomposes
Your cheeks resemble roses
And the moon stole it’s light from your eyes
As fate would arrive
Like a stranger in the night
Bellowing out a lioness roar
By chance our worlds collided
Unintentionally invited
Into her arms and heaving bosom
A woman so divine
Smelling of opium and wine
With a devious Cheshire smile
Sim sala bim
Open up real wide now let me in, let let me in
Your whale heartbeat is thumping like, like a drum
Nurtured in your womb we have become!!!
The first verse talks about desecration of sacred objects and historical artifacts. The "dead sea scrolls" and "ark of the covenant" are both important religious relics, and the line "history's dirty paws have molested the sacrament" suggests that people have been careless with these objects and have not shown proper respect for their significance. The next section of lyrics is directed at a person or entity, perhaps an Arabian Rose. The singer is determined to find them, even if they are hiding "under bones." The line "until anointed cursed and kissing the plague" is bleak imagery suggesting that finding this person will come at a great cost, whether it's to the singer or Arabian Rose themselves.
The next verse contrasts the previous one in its romantic tone. The singer says that Arabian Rose's "star is burning bright" and calls them "antique." The line "we've cut the chord and you've split the night" might indicate that the relationship between the singer and Arabian Rose is unconventional or forbidden, and they've taken a risk in pursuing it. The singer vows to play a passionate serenade "only for your heart to hear." The chorus repeats the phrase "sim sala bim," which has no clear meaning but adds to the mystique and vaguely mystical atmosphere of the song. It also suggests that there is something otherworldly or magical about this relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
We’ve burnt up the dead sea scrolls
We destroyed invaluable historical artifacts.
Pillaged the ark of the covenant
We stole sacred treasures.
History’s dirty paws have molested the sacrament
Humanity has disrespected holy and important religious objects.
Rattle your tail
Show me your moves.
I won’t deny you
I accept and appreciate you for who you are.
Hiding under bones
Trying to conceal yourself in the shadows.
I will find you
I will track you down and discover your true identity.
Until anointed cursed and kissing the plague
Even if we're covered in disease and misfortune.
Bathed in antiquity
Covered in historical significance.
Your star is burning bright
You are shining brightly in the public eye.
We’ve cut the chord and
We've separated from someone important to us.
You’ve split the night
You've disrupted the peaceful calm of the dark.
As You pluck my strings
As you play me like an instrument.
My passion plays a serenade
My emotions create a beautiful love song.
Only for your heart
This music is for you and only you to hear.
Only for your heart to hear
My love is for you and nobody else.
Sim sala bim
Abracadabra.
Open up real wide now let me in, let let me in
I want you to accept me intimately.
Your whale heartbeat is thumping like, like a drum
Your heart is pounding with excitement like the beat of a drum.
Nurtured in your womb we have become!!!
We were created from your love and care
The altar of the virgin’s covered in blood
The site of purity has been defiled and stained with blood.
The sins of mankind precipitate the flood
Human wrongdoing has led to disaster.
Conjured spirits rise like a morning fog
Ghostly entities emerge like mist in the morning.
Conceived at night, we’ve written the rite
Despite the darkness of our origins, we created our own destiny.
Gather ye rosebuds while you may
Take advantage of the moment while you have the chance.
Old time is still a flying
Time keeps speeding by.
This same flower that smiles today
This moment of glory won't last forever.
Tomorrow will be dying
The glimmer of hope will soon be gone.
Wrap yourself in riches
Indulge in luxury and extravagance.
A velvet tomb awaits you
A physical life of comfort and opulence leads to an empty, unfulfilling existence.
Close your eyes and let go
Forget your worries and surrender to the moment.
As the whole world celebrates you
Everyone is fawning over you.
Chivalry decomposes
Noble behavior no longer exists.
Your cheeks resemble roses
You have a natural beauty.
And the moon stole it’s light from your eyes
Your eyes glow with the same light as the moon.
As fate would arrive
As luck would have it.
Like a stranger in the night
With no warning or preparation.
Bellowing out a lioness roar
Expressing a fierce strength and power.
By chance our worlds collided
Our paths crossed completely by accident.
Unintentionally invited
I didn't mean for this to happen.
Into her arms and heaving bosom
Wrapped in her warm embrace.
A woman so divine
A beautiful, godly woman.
Smelling of opium and wine
Intoxicated with pleasure.
With a devious Cheshire smile
With a mischievous grin on her face.
Contributed by Mateo P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
logan1373
OH MY SATAN! anything todd does is never a failure to me.
HarshCreep
After a few listens this track really grew on me! My fav out the songs released so far 2:52 makes me smile.
logan1373
This album From Track 1 to the last is fucking great, if you don't have it get it.
Darron Camsari
This is far too underrated
Theolppoman
My god this is good!
bjerhjinanikle
November 13th cant come fast enough. So pumped for this album.
Eru
I love you Todd.
Todd Trimm
love u 2
Christine Wilkinz
Super DFD!! I Love it!!!
Conner jiles
Sounds like Secret Chiefs 3 with Patton singing. So it sounds like Mr. bungle, especially around 2:45.