Tiger Rag
Clemson Band 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 lyrics of "Tiger Rag" by the Clemson University Tiger Band have a sense of excitement and anticipation for the arrival of the tiger. It's as if they are chanting for the tiger to appear and once it does, to "hold" it and do whatever it takes to keep it there. The repetition of the phrase "where's that tiger?" creates an atmosphere of eagerness and impatience, while the commands to "choke him", "poke him", "kick him" and "soak him" in the following lines, seem to be a way to show how much love and enthusiasm the band has for the Clemson tiger.
The chorus of the song speaks to the universal appeal of the Tiger, whether you are a lowbrow or a highbrow, everyone wants to hear the band play "Tiger Rag". It's a simple but effective way to show how much the Clemson community values and celebrates their Tiger. Overall, the lyrics of "Tiger Rag" are an expression of the deep love and admiration that the Clemson University community has for their mascot, the Tiger.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
We're hyped up and ready to cheer on Clemson University's team, where is the symbol of our power and strength?
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
We want to keep the momentum going and maintain our power and strength.
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
We want to completely overpower the opponent in any way we can.
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
Again, we're hyped up and ready to cheer on the team, and wondering where our symbol of power and strength is.
Where oh where can he be?
We're eagerly searching for the tiger, representing our team, to further boost our morale and spirit.
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
All types of people, regardless of class or social status, are now joining in on cheering for the Clemson Tigers.
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
We want to hear the iconic song that represents our team, as it further unifies and uplifts us in support of our Clemson Tigers.
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