Tiger Rag
Dutch Dixie All Stars 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 Dutch Dixie All Stars call out for the tiger to be found and held. The song is an up-tempo instrumental jazz piece that was written by Nick LaRocca in 1917. The song became a jazz classic and has been recorded by a number of different artists over the years.
The lyrics capture the excitement and energy of the music. The call and response style adds to the fun and playfulness of the song. The repeated phrase "Where's that tiger?" creates a sense of anticipation and builds up to the climax of the song. The lyrics also reference the popularity of the tune, with people of all backgrounds requesting to hear it.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tiger Rag" are not complex or deep, but rather serve to pump up the energy and enthusiasm of the piece. The song remains a beloved classic of the jazz genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
We're looking for the excitement, the thrill of the moment, the thing that gets our blood pumping.
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Once we find that excitement, we want to hold onto it, never letting it go.
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
We want to challenge the excitement, push it as far as it can go, and see what it's really made of.
Where oh where can he be?
We've lost sight of the excitement, perhaps it's become mundane or commonplace in our lives.
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
No matter who you are or where you come from, everyone wants to experience that thrill, that same rush of adrenaline.
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
We're asking for that excitement to return, for that feeling to be brought back to life, even if it's just for a little while.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Antonio Sbarro, Edwin Edwards, Henry Ragas, Larry Shields, Sidney Bechet
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