Centipede

Rebbie Jackson

About Centipede

"Centipede" is the debut single by American singer Rebbie Jackson and the title track from her debut album, Centipede.


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2002
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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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Rebbie Jackson

Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Brown (née Jackson; born May 29, 1950) is an American singer professionally known as Rebbie Jackson ( /ˈriːbi ˈdʒæksən/). Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, she is the eldest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on stage with her siblings during shows in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in 1974, before subsequently appearing in the television series The Jacksons. Her sister Latoya has the same birthday but they were born in different years. At age 34, Jackson released her debut album Centipede (1984). The album featured songs written by Smokey Robinson, Prince and her younger brother Michael, whose contribution (the title track "Centipede") became Rebbie's most successful single release. B… more »

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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.
Contribution from Michael Jackson
The song was written and produced by Rebbie's younger brother, Michael Jackson, who also provided backing vocals for the track.
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.
Music Video Appearance
The music video for "Centipede" featured a special appearance from Rebbie's sister, La Toya Jackson.
Commercial Success
The song sold over one million copies worldwide, and it is considered Rebbie's biggest hit to date.
Chart Success
On the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs, "Centipede" peaked at No. 4.
Award Nominations
The 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.
Album Success
Partly due to the success of the single "Centipede," the album Centipede became Rebbie’s first gold-certified album.
Legacy
The song is credited for launching Rebbie Jackson’s career, setting a successful tone for her subsequent music releases.
Genre
"Centipede" is largely classified under the genre of R&B and pop. It was during the 1980s when these genres were particularly popular.
Live Performance
Michael 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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