Tiger Rag
Albert Nicholas Jimmy Archey Lyrics
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Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
Where oh where can he be?
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
Where oh where can he be?
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
The song "Tiger Rag" by Albert Nicholas Jimmy Archey is a classic jazz tune that was first recorded in 1917. The lyrics to the song are somewhat nonsensical, but they express an intense desire to hear the music of the tiger. The repeated refrain of "Where's that tiger! Hold that tiger!" is both catchy and insistent, conveying a sense of excitement and anticipation to the listener. The second half of the lyrics feature more repetition, as the singer and listener alike become caught up in the infectious beat of the song, urging the band to play on.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Where is the source of excitement and energy? Where is that thing that makes us feel alive?
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Maintain control of that energy and keep it from getting out of hand.
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Use any means necessary to subdue and control the tiger's wild energy.
Where oh where can he be?
When the source of excitement and energy is not immediately present, we wonder where it could be.
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
No matter their social status or upbringing, everyone is now united in craving the Tiger Rag experience.
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
Please bring back that feeling of excitement and energy by playing the beloved Tiger Rag song.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY TIERNEY, JOSEPH JOE MC CARTHY
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