Tiger Rag
Eddie Lang Lyrics


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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"

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"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eddie Lang's song Tiger Rag seem whimsical and playful on the surface. The chorus repeats the phrase "Where's that tiger" multiple times, with an emphasis on holding, choking, poking, kicking, and soaking him. However, the lyrics also suggest a deeper meaning. The tiger may represent an elusive and powerful force that everyone is searching for, and the actions of holding, choking, poking, kicking, and soaking him may symbolize the ways in which people try to control or capture this force. The repeated question of "Where's that tiger" may signify a universal human desire for something elusive and unattainable, while the plea to play the Tiger Rag represents a desire for something that can create joy and bring people together.


Overall, the lyrics to Tiger Rag can be interpreted in many ways, but they all point to a shared human experience, whether it be the search for something elusive or the desire for something joyful.


Line by Line Meaning

Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Where can we find excitement, energy and passion!


Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Don't let go of that enthusiasm, energy and passion!


Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Keep pushing that tiger to its limits, trying new things and experimenting!


Where oh where can he be?
Where can we find that next rush, that next thrill? Where can we find that tiger to chase?


Low or highbrow, they all cry now
People from all walks of life are searching for excitement and energy!


"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
"Please bring that excitement, energy and passion into my life!"




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Antonio Sbarro, Edwin Edwards, Henry Ragas, Larry Shields, Sidney Bechet

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Comments from YouTube:

@JohanMadsenMusic

This is what I call strumming haha, love your version with Mr. Peplowski, very challenging rythm for me

@imannonymous7707

I'm a huge fan of you Frank....man I want to learn this track

@dodecafono

Holy crap, that rhythm solo hot as F, I will learn it right now

@musket-hc1fc

Super-great strumming!

@nateware7307

I feel like Frank Vignola and Steve Vai are starting to look like the same person.

@nemedie82

I Will never thanks you enough for this...

@KINGOFJAZZ

If you say this about this lesser guitarist than myself. Then if you hear me play then what, you will call me an angel perhaps.

@nemedie82

@@ticoforthepeople 😂😂😂😂

@marcosking8

EPIICICICICICIIC MORE EDDIE LANG PLEASE

@Thejgomez

Sweet

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