I'm a reptile
Watts John Lyrics
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I pick up anything that shines.
I never miss a single opportunity
To strengthen my immunity.
Everyone has one great story to tell.
Everyone has one great story,
I'll wait until they give it to me
I can't do nothing till I'm warm.
And recently you find me lying naked in the sunshine,
Just waiting for it !
Everyone has one great lover,
Maybe they will not discover.
I'm a reptile
Never in my life
Have I felt so sure.
Never in my life could I hope for more.
Hoping and dreaming
My time will come.
I don't care about anyone !
I'm a beetle.
If you squash me, it'll rain.
If you flip over on my back
I'll have a lot of trouble getting up again.
Everyone has one great lover in their life.
Everyone has one great lover,
Maybe they will not discover
I'm a reptile yeah
I'm a reptile yeah
I'm a magpie,
It will steal it, take it,
Reptile it will do it, break it,
Reptile and if you squash me, it'll rain
The first verse of Watts John's song, "I'm a Reptile," talks about the singer's tendency to pick up anything that catches their attention, comparing themselves to a magpie. They never miss an opportunity to strengthen their immunity, which could represent their resilience or the ability to adapt to difficult situations. The next line talks about everyone having one great story to tell, and the singer is willing to wait for others to share theirs. This suggests that the singer is patient and willing to listen, indicating a desire to connect with others.
In the second verse, the singer continues with the reptile imagery, saying they can't do anything until they're warm, and they've been found lying naked in the sunshine. This could represent a vulnerability or a sense of helplessness. The singer mentions that everyone has one great lover, but maybe not everyone will discover them. The reptile theme could reference the cold-blooded nature of the creature, implying a lack of emotion, or a need for warmth and connection.
The third verse brings in the beetle imagery, suggesting that the singer is resilient like a beetle, but also vulnerable, stating that if they are squashed, it'll rain. They mention that everybody has one great lover in their life, but again not everybody will discover them. The repeated "I'm a reptile" reinforces the lack of emotion or connection, echoing the earlier theme in the song.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring themes of connection, resilience, and vulnerability. The animal imagery could be seen as a metaphor for the human experience, emphasizing the struggle to find warmth and connection amid the coldness and distance of the modern world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a magpie.
I am attracted to anything shiny and will pick it up.
I pick up anything that shines.
I am attracted to the glimmering things in life and those are what I seek out to posses.
I never miss a single opportunity
To strengthen my immunity.
I take every opportunity that comes my way to make myself stronger and more resilient.
Everyone has one great story to tell.
Everyone has a unique and interesting experience that has shaped their life.
Everyone has one great story,
I'll wait until they give it to me
I am patient and will wait for others to come to me with their fascinating tales.
I'm a reptile.
I can't do nothing till I'm warm.
I rely on warmth to function and cannot achieve much without it.
And recently you find me lying naked in the sunshine,
Just waiting for it !
I am embracing the warmth of the sun and using it to fuel my energy and vitality.
Everyone has one great lover,
Maybe they will not discover.
Each person has their own destined soulmate, but they may never find them.
Never in my life
Have I felt so sure.
I have never been so certain or confident about anything in my life.
Never in my life could I hope for more.
There is nothing left for me to desire or hope for in my current state.
Hoping and dreaming
My time will come.
I still have faith that my perfect moment will arrive, and I yearn for it with great anticipation.
I don't care about anyone !
I am indifferent to others and only focused on my own desires and needs.
I'm a beetle.
I am small and inconspicuous.
If you squash me, it'll rain.
My death may bring undesirable consequences.
If you flip over on my back
I'll have a lot of trouble getting up again.
I am vulnerable and face great difficulty when I am down, requiring aid to right myself.
Reptile it will do it, break it,
I will take and destroy anything that I want, much like a cold-blooded animal.
I'm a reptile yeah
I'm a reptile yeah
I am a cold-blooded, calculating creature who gets what they want through cunning and opportunism.
Contributed by Oliver W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.