I felt a stutter and a waiver
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 to all 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 to all 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 to all 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
Temptation and the Allure of the Forbidden
“Snake Charmer” by Blink-182 delves into the age-old narrative of temptation and the irresistible pull of the forbidden. The lyrics paint vivid pictures of seduction and danger, weaving metaphors of spiders and sirens to represent the captivating yet perilous nature of desire. The song draws on biblical imagery, referencing Eve and Adam, to explore the origins of curiosity and sin. By repeating the phrase “good girls they like to sin,” the band challenges traditional notions of innocence and explores the complexity of human nature. The track blends introspective storytelling with Blink-182’s signature energy, making it both thought-provoking and catchy.
Song Credits
“Snake Charmer” was written by Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker. It was released in 2011 under the label Interscope Records.