Snakes
Riley and the Roxies Lyrics
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I go roaming with you, yeah darling
I feel something new, this I never knew
I’ve been crushing on you, now darling
You’re something special, baby
Nah, nah, nah, nah
I’m going crazy for you
Nah, nah, nah, nah
Hold me baby, I’m your man
Something special only 'bout you, 'bout you
Yeah
I wander where you are all night
Wander where you are
All night all night
Wander where you are
All night all night all
Yeah
I follow where you go, I walk any road
I go roaming with you, yeah darling
I feel something new, this I never knew
I’ve been crushing on you, now darling
You’re something special, baby
Nah, nah nah nah
I’m going crazy for you
Nah, nah, nah, nah
Got magic I don’t understand
Hold me baby, I’m your man
Something special only’ bout you, bout you
I wander where you are all night
Wander where you are
All night all night
Wander where you are
All night all night
Yeah
I follow where you are, all night
Wander where you are all night
I wander off the road, I follow where you go
The lyrics to "Snakes" by Riley and the Roxies are centered around a love-struck individual's infatuation with someone, who they find to be unique and special. The song opens with the singer expressing their willingness to follow the object of their affection anywhere, and to go wandering with them. They declare that they have found something new within themselves since the person came into their life, and confess to having been crushing on them. Throughout the song, the singer states that they are going crazy for this person, and acknowledges that there is a magical quality to their relationship that they do not fully understand.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "You're something special, baby", emphasizing the singer's admiration for the other person. They continue to declare their desire to wander with them, staying up all night following them anywhere they go. The song ends with the singer stating that they are willing to follow the person off the beaten path, wherever they may lead them.
Overall, "Snakes" by Riley and the Roxies is a romantic song about being enamored with someone and feeling an undeniable connection to them. The lyrics convey a sense of whimsy and adventure, as the singer is willing to follow the other person through unknown territory.
Line by Line Meaning
I follow where you go, I walk any road
I will do anything and go anywhere just to be with you.
I go roaming with you, yeah darling
I enjoy exploring and experiencing new things with you, my dear.
I feel something new, this I never knew
You have brought a fresh perspective and excitement into my life.
I've been crushing on you, now darling
I have strong romantic feelings for you, my dear.
You're something special, baby
You are a unique and important person to me, my dear.
Nah, nah, nah, nah
Slang phrase used for emphasis or to show excitement.
I'm going crazy for you
You are driving me wild with love and desire, my dear.
Got magic I don't understand
You have a certain charm or charisma that I cannot explain or resist.
Hold me baby, I'm your man
I want to be close to you and be your partner and protector.
Something special only 'bout you, 'bout you
You possess a certain quality or trait that is unique to you alone.
I wander where you are all night
I am curious and concerned about your whereabouts and well-being throughout the night.
Wander where you are all night
I cannot stop myself from wondering and worrying about you all night long.
Wander where you are all night
My thoughts and feelings continuously gravitate towards you throughout the entire night.
I follow where you are, all night
I will follow and pursue you wherever you are, all night long.
I wander off the road, I follow where you go
I am willing to take risks and deviate from my usual path to be with you and explore with you.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Spencer Alfonso
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-ke5pe4ut3g
Finally found this song I heard once in Cbums video, been humming it without knowing the words for years now, love the song❤
@RileyandtheRoxies
Thanks for listening!
@allofthemusic
Found this amazing song through Chris Bumstead. Blown away it only has 3k views!
@bellys6061
Música maneira demais!!
@______charlz
Years later, in Botswana... Timeless ❤
@RileyandtheRoxies
Thanks for listening, how'd you find the song? Hi, from LA.
@allistar34
hooooly shit this was so unexpected!!! been following you since ocean gold. sounds great!!
@RileyandtheRoxies
Yes! So glad you're listening still in 2019. :)
@digitalgraveyards
new music!!!! love this
@RileyandtheRoxies
Yay! Thank you. <3 Feels good to be back! Another song is dropping on the YouTube channel today as well. :) Hope to see you at a show!