Tiger
Anabel & The Rock-a-Bells Lyrics
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I was thinking in symmetry
Tiger found you there 'cause I kept you there
Seeing double, believe me
Take you down low if you put on that ring
And the centers are racists but they do you no favors
Look up in the scene, you're a delicate thing
You're gonna jump from there to Detroit
In front of all of these people
Oh, how sorry life is
Like a Hollywood sequel
You think you'll land on your feet
But you'll die in the streets
Look away, look away,
Oh, just go back to sleep
We were in the kitchen and the neighbors couldn't see
Thanks for the memories and all the memories
When it's dead in the water, let's throw the dice
Thanks for the memories and all the memories
Never trust a tiger can't be tamed
Feeling under the weather, can you keep it together'
So your sister's Beretta 'cause you're light as a feather
[Chorus]
You're gonna jump from there to Detroit
In front of all of these people
Oh, how sorry life is
Like a Hollywood sequel
You think you'll land on your feet
But you'll die in the streets
Look away, look away,
Oh, just go back to sleep
Know that just the tiger can't be tamed
Know that just the tiger can't be tamed
Know that just the tiger can't be tamed
So make like a banana and split
In "Tiger" by Anabel & The Rock-a-Bells, the lyrics depict a tumultuous and complex relationship. The singer starts by expressing their frustration and anger towards a person, symbolized as a tiger. They curse this person's name and confess that they have been consumed by thoughts of them, even in their dreams. The line "Seeing double, believe me" suggests that the singer is experiencing mixed feelings and confusion about their emotions.
The lyrics further imply that the singer feels trapped in this relationship, represented by the line "Tiger found you there 'cause I kept you there." There is a sense of power dynamic where the tiger has control, and the singer feels compelled to go along with it. The mention of wearing a ring signifies the submission or commitment the singer is willing to make to keep the tiger around, but acknowledges that it brings them down.
The chorus speaks metaphorically of the singer's desire to escape this situation, using the imagery of jumping from one place (presumably an unfavorable one) to Detroit, a city associated with struggles and hardships. The line "Look away, look away, Oh, just go back to sleep" suggests a desire to avoid facing reality or dealing with the consequences of their actions. It highlights a sense of resignation to the difficulties of life and the idea that escaping or finding solace in sleep is easier than confronting their problems.
The second verse references being in the kitchen where the neighbors couldn't see, hinting at secrecy and hidden aspects of the relationship. The line "Thanks for the memories and all the memories" may carry a sense of irony, suggesting that the memories bring both gratitude and pain. The mention of a sister's Beretta and being light as a feather implies a dangerous and fragile state of being.
The song repeatedly emphasizes the idea that the tiger cannot be tamed, suggesting that the singer has come to understand that they cannot control or change the person they are involved with. The final line "So make like a banana and split" serves as a clever wordplay, suggesting that the best course of action is to leave the situation entirely, just like a banana peel splits.
Line by Line Meaning
I was cursing your name, I've been dealt in your dream
I was expressing anger towards you, I've been included in your desired outcome
I was thinking in symmetry
I was contemplating with balance and harmony
Tiger found you there 'cause I kept you there
You were discovered by a predator because I allowed you to stay
Seeing double, believe me
Experiencing blurred vision, trust me
Take you down low if you put on that ring
I will lower your status if you commit to that relationship
And the centers are racists but they do you no favors
The influential individuals are prejudiced, yet they offer you no benefits
Look up in the scene, you're a delicate thing
Observe the surroundings, you are a fragile entity
You're gonna jump from there to Detroit
You will transition abruptly from one situation to another
In front of all of these people
In the presence of a crowd
Oh, how sorry life is
Oh, how regrettable life can be
Like a Hollywood sequel
Similar to a follow-up movie in Hollywood
You think you'll land on your feet
You believe you will successfully recover
But you'll die in the streets
However, you will perish in a dangerous environment
Look away, look away,
Avert your gaze, avert your gaze
Oh, just go back to sleep
Oh, simply return to a state of unconsciousness
We were in the kitchen and the neighbors couldn't see
We were inside the kitchen and the neighbors were unable to observe
Thanks for the memories and all the memories
Expressing gratitude for the past experiences and all the reminiscences
When it's dead in the water, let's throw the dice
When it's at a standstill, let's take a risk
Never trust a tiger can't be tamed
Never rely on an uncontrollable and unpredictable individual
Feeling under the weather, can you keep it together'
Feeling unwell, can you maintain composure?
So your sister's Beretta 'cause you're light as a feather
Your sister's gun is your protection because you are easily influenced
Know that just the tiger can't be tamed
Understand that only the tiger cannot be controlled
So make like a banana and split
Therefore, depart quickly and discretely
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEREK MILLER, SYDNEY ALEXIS KRAUSS
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