Lyric discussion by LittleUrantiaGirl 

Cover art for Reptile lyrics by Nine Inch Nails

I think this song is based on on a girl the character falls in love with. It's a continuation of "Piggy" and "Closer". He loves the girl, although she's dingy and hurts him. . . he knows he shouldn't, but he keeps coming back for more.

"oh my beautiful liar, oh my precious whore"

  • He's deeply in love with her, and amazed by her sluttiness. He's a self-abusing person, and he adores her for the way she hurts him.