Tegan and Sara - Alligator Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Alligator' by Tegan and Sara?

   'Alligator' was written by Sara Keirsten Quin and Tegan Rain Quin, who are the twin sisters that make up the Canadian indie pop duo Tegan and Sara.

2. What is unique about the instrumentation of 'Alligator'?

   'Alligator' is unique because it was the first song Sara wrote for Tegan and Sara without involving a guitar. Instead, she started with a piano riff, looped it, and built the song from there.

3. How did critics react to 'Alligator'?

   'Alligator' received positive reactions from critics. AllMusic's Tim Sendra called it "catchy", BBC highlighted its inventive electronic sound, and Pitchfork Media noted it as an obvious album highlight.

4. What is depicted in the music video for 'Alligator'?

   The video features Sara lying in a bed covered in snow and Tegan inside an igloo. As they sing, Sara takes out a brick from the igloo causing it to collapse. She then searches through the bricks to find Tegan. The video also includes scenes of them dancing alone and with others.

5. Which album features 'Alligator' by Tegan and Sara?

   'Alligator' is featured on their sixth studio album, 'Sainthood', which was released in 2009.

6. Was 'Alligator' ever released as a single?

   Yes, 'Alligator' was announced as the second single from Tegan and Sara's album 'Sainthood'.