Centipede
Rebbie Jackson
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Centipede Centipede Your love Is like a ragin' fire, oh You're a snake that's on the loose The strike is your desire But when the centipede is hot You're bound to feel the fire, huh And when the centipede is hot You're bound to feel the fire I feel, oh, yeah A longin' for your touch Like you crawled into the bathroom window To give him all your love, ho Like a centipede that's hot The fire is in your touch Just like a centipede you've got A lot of lovin' to touch Don't you know in the quiet of the night Is when the snake is in the crawlin' And the moon starts to glow then disappear When the time is really right Is when the centipede is crawlin' You'll be crying in the night so many tears And you're crawlin' like a centipede Centipede You came, oh To strike him with your touch Like you crawled into the bathroom window To bite him with your love Like a centipede that's hot The fire is in your touch Just like a centipede you've got A lot of lovin' to touch Don't you know in the quiet of the night Is when the snake is in the crawlin' And the moon starts to glow then disappear When the time is really right Is when the centipede is crawlin' You'll be crying in the night so many tears And you're crawlin' like a centipede Centipede In the quiet of the night Is when the snake is in the crawlin' And the moon starts to glow then disappear When the time is really right Is when the centipede is crawlin' You'll be crying in the night so many tears In the quiet of the night Is when the snake is in the crawlin' And the moon starts to glow then disappear When the time is really right Is when the centipede is crawlin' You'll be crying in the night so many tears And you're crawlin' like a centipede Centipede Centipede Centipede
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Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Centipede" by Rebbie Jackson was released in 1984. It is the lead single from her debut studio album of the same name.
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Contribution from Michael JacksonThe song was written and produced by Rebbie's younger brother, Michael Jackson, who also provided backing vocals for the track.
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Crossover Success"Centipede" became a crossover hit achieving success not just on black music charts but also on the mainstream Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at No. 24, making it her only single to date that has reached the top 40.
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Music Video AppearanceThe music video for "Centipede" featured a special appearance from Rebbie's sister, La Toya Jackson.
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Commercial SuccessThe song sold over one million copies worldwide, and it is considered Rebbie's biggest hit to date.
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Chart SuccessOn the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs, "Centipede" peaked at No. 4.
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Award NominationsThe success of the song "Centipede" led to a nomination for Rebbie Jackson for Best R&B/Soul Single – Female at the 1985 Soul Train Music Awards.
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Album SuccessPartly due to the success of the single "Centipede," the album Centipede became Rebbie’s first gold-certified album.
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LegacyThe song is credited for launching Rebbie Jackson’s career, setting a successful tone for her subsequent music releases.
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Genre"Centipede" is largely classified under the genre of R&B and pop. It was during the 1980s when these genres were particularly popular.
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Live PerformanceMichael Jackson often used to shout out "Centipede!" during some of his live performances, indicating his support and pride for his sister’s work.
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