Tiger Rag
D.J. LAROCCA 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 to D.J. LAROCCA's song "Tiger Rag" seem to be a call-and-response between the singer and the audience, urging each other to find the elusive "tiger" and requesting the iconic tune "Tiger Rag" to be played. The repeated phrase "Where's that tiger!" creates a sense of excitement and urgency, while the commands to "Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!" are perhaps meant metaphorically to urge the musicians to perform the song with passion and energy. The final line, "Please play that Tiger Rag for me," emphasizes the popularity and timeless appeal of the tune, which has become a beloved standard in jazz.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Intense excitement and eagerness to witness the energetic performance of the tiger that symbolizes prowl, aggression, and power
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
The urge to seize and control the ferocious spirit of the tiger that represents vitality, force, and passion
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
An exhilarating display of dominance and submission, where one attempts to overpower and defeat the other through various physical means
Where oh where can he be?
Uncertainty and suspense linked with the pursuit to discover and observe the tiger, which is seen as a rare and elusive entity
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
Regardless of socio-economic status or cultural background, everyone desires to experience the electrifying sound and presence of the tiger
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
A heartfelt request to hear the captivating, rhythmic cadence that emulates the roaring and growling of the tiger
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY TIERNEY, JOSEPH JOE MC CARTHY
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