Snake Charmer
blink-182 Lyrics
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Cutting like a razor
Like fire through the snow
Then straight down to the bone
She creeps up like a spider
Then wants you deep inside her
She turns you into stone
A twisted little show
That's how it was all to begin
'Cause good girls they like to sin
Way back at the starting line
When Eve was on Adam's mind
And he was the first to go
In search of the great unknown
And falling yet again
'Cause good girls they like to sin
You are a hero and survivor
Your eyes are getting tired
There's claw marks up your spine
It happens all the time
Those silent evil daughters
Like sirens on the water
You've been the perfect crime
It happens all the time
That's how it was all to begin
'Cause good girls they like to sin
Way back at the starting line
When Eve was on Adam's mind
And he was the first to go
In search of the great unknown
And falling yet again
'Cause good girls they like to sin
Good girls, they like to sin
Falling yet again
Good girls, they like to sin
Good girls, they like to sin
That's how it was all to begin
'Cause good girls they like to sin
Way back at the starting line
When Eve was on Adam's mind
And he was the first to go
In search of the great unknown
And falling yet again
'Cause good girls they like to sin
The lyrics to blink-182's song "Snake Charmer" explore the idea of temptation and the allure of "bad girls." The first stanza uses vivid imagery to describe the physical sensation of being drawn in by a seductive woman ("cutting like a razor," "like fire through the snow"). The woman is compared to a spider, creeping up and ensnaring her victim. The chorus repeats the assertion that "good girls like to sin," drawing a connection to the biblical story of Adam and Eve and their fall from grace.
The second stanza continues to explore the theme of temptation and its consequences, describing the singer as a "hero and survivor" who has repeatedly fallen prey to "silent evil daughters" who are like "sirens on the water." The chorus again emphasizes the idea of good girls being drawn to sin, and the cycle of temptation and falling prey to it continues. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus and the assertion that this is how it has always been.
Overall, the lyrics to "Snake Charmer" present a cautionary tale about the dangers of temptation and the consequences of giving in to it. The constant repetition of the phrase "good girls like to sin" suggests that this is a universal truth that has been playing out since the beginning of time.
Line by Line Meaning
I felt a stutter and a waiver
I had a hesitation and moment of uncertainty
Cutting like a razor
It was painful and intense
Like fire through the snow
It was unexpected and harsh
Then straight down to the bone
It went deep and left a lasting impact
She creeps up like a spider
It came upon me slowly and unnoticeably
Then wants you deep inside her
It ensnared and engulfed me completely
She turns you into stone
It petrified and immobilized me
A twisted little show
It was a strange and disturbing experience
That's how it was all to begin
This was the start of a pattern
'Cause good girls they like to sin
This is a reference to the biblical story of Adam and Eve
Way back at the starting line
This is a reference to the beginning of humanity
When Eve was on Adam's mind
This is a reference to the story of Adam and Eve
And he was the first to go
This is a reference to Adam eating the forbidden fruit
In search of the great unknown
This is a reference to the human pursuit of knowledge and experience
And falling yet again
This is a reference to repeating the same mistakes
You are a hero and survivor
You have overcome adversity
Your eyes are getting tired
You are becoming weary from the struggle
There's claw marks up your spine
You have been deeply hurt in the past
It happens all the time
This is a common occurrence
Those silent evil daughters
These are female figures who represent danger and temptation
Like sirens on the water
These are female figures who lure others into danger
You've been the perfect crime
You have been a victim of manipulation and deceit
Good girls, they like to sin
This is a reference to the biblical story of Adam and Eve
Falling yet again
This is a reference to repeating the same mistakes
Good girls, they like to sin
This is a reference to the biblical story of Adam and Eve
Good girls, they like to sin
This is a reference to the human tendency towards temptation and desire
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Travis Barker, Thomas DeLonge, Mark Hoppus
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