Alligator
Tegan and Sara
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Sensitive It's true Alligator tears cried over you Over you, over you Over you, over you Run around on me Sooner die without Run around on me Die without Relentless Yes, it's true My motor mouth Runs over you Over you, over you Over you, over you Run around on me Sooner die without Run around on me Die without Over you, over you Over you, over you Over you, over you Over you, over you Run around on me Sooner die without Run around on me Die without No hissy fits, mind my manners Won't make a scene, oh Over you Over you, over you Over you Over you, over you Run around on me Sooner die without Run around on me Die without Rattled, yes, it's true Alligator tears spilled over you Run around on me Sooner die without Run around on me Die without Run around on me Sooner die without Run around on me Die without Over you, over you (over you) Over you, over you Over you, over you (over you) Over you, over you (over you) Over you, over you Over you, over you
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Written by: Sara Keirsten Quin, Tegan Rain Quin
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11 facts about this song
General Info"Alligator" is a song by Canadian indie pop band, Tegan and Sara, featured in their 6th studio album, "Sainthood", released in 2009.
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SongwritersIt was written by both Tegan Quin and Sara Quin, the twin sister duo that make up the band. They often share songwriting duties for their songs.
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Production"Alligator" was produced by the Grammy-nominated music producer, Chris Walla, renowned for his work with Death Cab for Cutie, The Decemberists, and The Postal Service.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. However, it did gain considerable traction on alternative and indie radio stations nationally.
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Song Theme"Alligator" continues Tegan and Sara's exploration of complex and diverse themes, particularly focusing on relationships and the theme of longing.
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RemixesThe song has been remixed by renowned artists and DJs like Four Tet, Passion Pit, and Ra Ra Riot.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Alligator" makes stark use of visuals to create an emotionally evocative experience. The video was directed by singers Tegan and Sara themselves.
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ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with them applauding its melody and emotion-driven lyrics.
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LyricsA lyrical analysis indicates that "Alligator" describes a scenario where one person in a relationship is struggling emotionally, while the other is trying to figure out how to deal with this difficulty.
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Live Performances"Alligator" is one of the songs that the band often performs live during their concerts, usually resulting in audience participation via singing or clapping along.
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Tegan and Sara PerspectiveIn interviews, the duo revealed that "Alligator" served as a means for them to explore their own personal and emotional experiences, making it one of their more introspective and profound songs.
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