Tiger Rag
Friars Society Orchestra 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 "Tiger Rag" is a popular jazz standard and dixieland tune that has been covered by hundreds of artists worldwide. The lyrics of the Friars Society Orchestra's version of the song express a playful demand for the tiger to come out and show itself. The repetitive, almost violent language of "choke him, poke him, kick him, and soak him" adds to the energetic, lively, and fast-paced tone of the song.
Despite the aggressive language, the lyrics also show a sense of unity among people from different walks of life, as they all cry out for the same thing: the "Tiger Rag" to be played. This captures the spirit of jazz music and the way it brings people from all backgrounds together to celebrate the joy of music.
Overall, the Friars Society Orchestra's "Tiger Rag" lyrics reflect the energy and excitement of the song itself, while also showcasing jazz music's ability to unite people from all walks of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Where is the excitement and energy in our music? Where is that spark that will get us and our audience moving and grooving?
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Grab onto that feeling of excitement and energy and don't let go! Keep it sustained throughout the song!
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Use every trick in the book to keep that energy up and going! Squeeze it, prod it, hit it, and soak it in, whatever it takes!
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
We still need more excitement and energy, keep pushing!
Where oh where can he be?
Where is that spark that will ignite us and our audience?
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
Whether our audience is sophisticated or not, they are all craving that energy and excitement in our music.
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
We need to play that song that will get everyone moving and grooving! Give them that energy they are seeking!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Antonio Sbarro, Edwin Edwards, Henry Ragas, Larry Shields, Sidney Bechet
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