S.O.S.
Dr. Jekyll Lyrics
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I used to walk around with a snake in my hand
Dr. Bombay is my name and my father has the same
But everything it changed here in Tigerland
We lived outside Calcutta in a little wooden house
I lived there with my family and 21 cows
But now they all are gone and life is not so fun
S.O.S. the tiger took my father
S.O.S. the tiger took my brother
S.O.S. the tiger took my mother
S.O.S. the tiger took my family
One day in the warm jungle the tiger took my snake
It wasn't really fun it was a big mistake
I took my brother's slingshot and shot the tiger down
This is how we do it here in Tigerland
S.O.S. the tiger took my father
S.O.S. the tiger took my brother
S.O.S. the tiger took my mother
S.O.S. the tiger took my family
The lyrics of "S.O.S." by Dr. Jekyll tell the story of a man who used to live a peaceful life in Calcutta with his family and his snakes, until a tiger attacked his family and took them away one by one. The song is a portrait of a man who is forced to defend himself against the wild nature that surrounds him. Living in "Tigerland," the man's once idyllic life is now terrifyingly different.
The first verse of the song introduces the singer as someone who used to walk around with a snake in his hand, who goes by the name of Dr. Bombay, just like his father. He then goes on to describe how he used to live with his family and 21 cows outside of Calcutta, in a little wooden house. However, everything has changed, and he is now alone in Tigerland, where nature dictates the rules.
The chorus of the song conveys the tragic loss that the singer has suffered. The tiger has taken everything from him: his father, his brother, his mother, and his family. The repetitive use of the phrase "S.O.S." reinforces the desperation of the singer, who can only ask for help.
The second verse describes how the tiger took away the singer's last remaining companion, his snake. The snake was probably his only source of comfort, and the tiger's attack was a huge blow. In response, the singer used his brother's slingshot to shoot down the tiger, revealing how he had to resort to violence to defend himself.
Overall, "S.O.S." depicts the tragic losses of a man who was once at peace with his environment, but who is now struggling to survive in a land plagued by the wild and unpredictable force of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
I live in Tigerland I'm an Indiana man
I reside in a place characterized by its wildness and unpredictability, and though I come from Indiana, I have become fully immersed in this environment.
I used to walk around with a snake in my hand
At one point, I regularly carried a snake with me in this place where such creatures thrive.
Dr. Bombay is my name and my father has the same
My name is Dr. Bombay and I inherited this name from my father.
But everything it changed here in Tigerland
However, things have taken a turn for the worse in this place, with significant changes occurring.
We lived outside Calcutta in a little wooden house
My family and I used to reside in a small wooden dwelling outside of Calcutta.
I lived there with my family and 21 cows
During that time, I lived with my family, as well as a sizable herd of cows.
But now they all are gone and life is not so fun
Unfortunately, both my family and my cows have vanished from my life, leaving me in a state of unhappiness.
But what can you expect here in Tigerland
Such disappointment is not surprising, considering the challenges presented by this rugged landscape.
S.O.S. the tiger took my father
The loss of my father was due to a tiger attack, a common danger in this region.
S.O.S. the tiger took my brother
Similarly, my brother was killed by one of these tigers.
S.O.S. the tiger took my mother
My mother also suffered the same fate at the hands of a tiger.
S.O.S. the tiger took my family
Ultimately, these tiger attacks claimed the lives of all members of my family.
One day in the warm jungle the tiger took my snake
While journeying through the hot, dense environment of the jungle, a tiger killed the snake I had with me.
It wasn't really fun it was a big mistake
This event was not enjoyable or deliberate, but rather a tragic occurrence.
I took my brother's slingshot and shot the tiger down
In response to this tragedy, I resorted to violence and used my brother's slingshot to kill the tiger responsible.
This is how we do it here in Tigerland
This kind of action is not uncommon in this harsh, unforgiving place, where survival often depends on taking matters into one's own hands.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CEAZAR ZAMINI
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@-Poka-
Lyrics (Unofficial, made by me):
Give it to me, baby
Give it to me, baby
I live in Tigerland and I'm Indiana man
I used to walk around with a snake in my hand
Dr. Bombay is my name and my father had the same
But everything changed here in Tigerland
S.O.S The tiger took my father
S.O.S The tiger took my mother
S.O.S The tiger took my brother
S.O.S The tiger took my family
Ayy-lee-doo-lah
La-dah-dee-dah-dee-doo-dah
La-dah-dee-doh-lee-dooh-day
Lee-doo-day-lee-doo-day
We lived outside Caluctta in a little wooden house
I lived there with my family and twenty one cows
But now they are all gone and all its not a fun
But what can you expect here in Tigerland
S.O.S The tiger took my father
S.O.S The tiger took my mother
S.O.S The tiger took my brother
S.O.S The tiger took my family
One day in a warm jungle the tiger took my snake
It wasn't really fun it was a big mistake
I took my brothers slingshot and then shot the tiger down
This is how we do it here in Tigerland
S.O.S The tiger took my father
S.O.S The tiger took my mother
S.O.S The tiger took my brother
S.O.S The tiger took my family
@JustAFellow35
That song cool.
@luisvillegas4863
... I preffer the version of Dr. Bombay
@carlraddatz6980
Same here this remix really takes away my favorite part of the original masterpiece
@-Poka-
This remix is actually awesome, but nah, they lazy to make the full version.
@1stTiger
@@-Poka- I don't think the extended version for this remix has ever been released.
@LAZY-RUBY
I prefer this one, if only cause it's slightly less racist