Reptilia
The Strokes
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He seemed impressed by the way you came in "Tell us a story, I know you're not boring" I was afraid that you would not insist "You sound so sleepy, just take this, now leave me" I said, please don't slow me down if I'm going too fast You're in a strange part of our town Yeah, the night's not over, you're not trying hard enough Our lives are changing lanes, you ran me off the road The wait is over, I'm now taking over You're no longer laughing, I'm not drowning fast enough Now every time that I look at myself "I thought I told you, this world is not for you" The room is on fire as she's fixing her hair "You sound so angry, just calm down, you found me" I said please don't slow me down if I'm going too fast You're in a strange part of our town Yeah, the night's not over, you're not trying hard enough Our lives are changing lanes, you ran me off the road The wait is over, I'm now taking over You're no longer laughing, I'm not drowning fast enough
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Written by: Julian Casablancas
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15 facts about this song
Band Formation"Reptilia" is a song by American rock band The Strokes, formed in 1998.
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Album inclusionThe song was included in the band's second studio album named "Room on Fire", which was released in 2003.
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Song Position"Reptilia" is the 6th track on "Room on Fire".
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Chart PerformanceThe song ranked at number 17 on US Billboard's Alternative Songs, at number 24 on UK Singles Chart, and peaked at number 18 in the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Reptilia" features close-up shots of the band members performing the song.
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Song Length"Reptilia" has a running time of 3 minutes and 42 seconds.
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GenreThe track falls under the genres of garage rock revival, indie rock and post-punk revival.
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Song's Name"Reptilia" refers to the reptilian brain, which comprises the basal ganglia in human beings - the oldest part of the brain responsible for primitive survival instincts.
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LineupThe band performing the song comprises Julian Casablancas (vocals), Nick Valensi (guitar), Albert Hammond Jr. (guitar), Nikolai Fraiture (bass guitar) and Fabrizio Moretti (drums).
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Video Game Appearance"Reptilia" is included as a playable track in both Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Rock Band video games.
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Live RecordingsA live recording of "Reptilia" from a performance at the University of Illinois in 2003 was distributed by the band as a promotional single in 2004.
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Cover VersionsThe popular track has been covered by numerous bands, with versions by Punch Brothers and Arctic Monkeys being some of the most widely recognized.
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Award NominationsThe song was nominated for the 2005 Grammy Awards for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, although it did not win.
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LegacyEven years after its release, "Reptilia" is considered one of The Strokes' signature songs.
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Popular CultureThe song was used in various TV series like "Friday Night Lights" and "The O.C.", enhancing its reach and popularity.
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