Comprised of guitarists Nagle and Joaquin Ardiles, bassist Morgan Sinclair,… Read Full Bio ↴Comprised of guitarists Nagle and Joaquin Ardiles, bassist Morgan Sinclair, drummer Alex Rüdinger and vocalist Elliot Coleman, each member came to Good Tiger from prominent acts in contemporary alternative music, and at their inception they inevitably had the ‘supergroup’ tag thrown at them. However, their 2015 debut A Head Full Of Moonlight saw them swiftly transcend this label, and that it was such a dynamic and accomplished record made it clear that the whole was very much more than the sum of its parts. A substantial touring campaign followed, sharing stages with the likes of Between The Buried And Me and Dance Gavin Dance, establishing them as both a distinct musical entity and formidable live act.

Enjoy the Rain
Good Tiger Lyrics

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Just one drink to get through the day.
Its getting darker and harder to stay in this place where the flowers aren't blooming.
I'm touch and go, can you relate?
Medicate before this session, I'll be late.
And I'm constantly fearing the plot that I'll take.
Why do I need all these bottles dry?
I dont want this!
The feeling of drowning in air! (I'm dry) Enjoy the rain while you can. (I'm dry) There'll be no water in hell! (I'm dry) Enjoy the rain while you can!

And I'm constantly fearing the plot that I'll take.
Why do I need all these bottles dry?
I dont want...
Why do I need all these bottles dry?
I don't want...
I'm gonna try. (Control desires) I'm gonna try. (Control desires) I'm gonna try. (Control desires) I'm gonna try. (Control desires) Swim up!
I need a little air, I can't breathe.
I need a better balance, swim up!
I need a little air, I can't breathe.
I need a better.
I need a better.
I need a better.
I need a better.

I need a better.
(Swim up, swim up)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Good Tiger's song Enjoy the Rain describe the struggles of someone trying to cope with their own inner demons. The first stanza presents a sense of desperation, with the singer using alcohol to get through their day and feeling like they're struggling to exist in a place where they don't feel like they belong. The next lines suggest that the singer is undergoing therapy and taking medication, but they still fear relapsing and feeling like they're drowning. The repeated refrain of "enjoy the rain while you can" seems to suggest that the singer is trying to find beauty and hope in the midst of their struggles, but they're also aware that things may get worse before they get better.

The later stanzas of the song show the singer trying to regain control and find balance in their life. They repeat the phrase "I'm gonna try" like a mantra, willing themselves to overcome their addiction or depression. The lines "I need a little air, I can't breathe. I need a better balance, swim up" suggest that the singer is trying to rise above their problems and find a way to function in the world again.

Line by Line Meaning

Just one drink to get through the day.
Suggests a feeling of helplessness and reliance on unhealthy habits to cope with life's stress.

Its getting darker and harder to stay in this place where the flowers aren't blooming.
Describes a state of depression or existential burden, where life loses its color and vibrancy.

I'm touch and go, can you relate?
Asks the listener if they have ever felt unstable or in a fragile state of mind.

Medicate before this session, I'll be late.
Indicates the artist's dependence on drugs or other substances to cope with their problems, which may affect their ability to function.

And I'm constantly fearing the plot that I'll take.
Expresses a fear of the unknown, a worry that things might take an unexpected, adverse turn.

Why do I need all these bottles dry?
Questions the singer's dependence on alcohol, which may reflect their desire to escape their problems but ultimately leads to a feeling of emptiness.

I dont want this!
An expression of frustration or desperation, a plea for change or release from one's problems.

The feeling of drowning in air! (I'm dry) Enjoy the rain while you can. (I'm dry) There'll be no water in hell! (I'm dry) Enjoy the rain while you can!
Describes the feeling of suffocation or being trapped in a difficult situation, and a desire to find solace in simple pleasures like rain. 'I'm dry' may reflect the artist's feelings of emptiness and longing for something more fulfilling.

I'm gonna try. (Control desires) I'm gonna try. (Control desires) I'm gonna try. (Control desires) I'm gonna try. (Control desires) Swim up!
A vow to overcome one's unhealthy tendencies and improve oneself, despite the temptation to give in to bad habits. 'Swim up' may be a metaphor for rising above one's troubles and striving for a better life.

I need a little air, I can't breathe.
A plea for help or a way out of a bad situation, where it feels impossible to keep going.

I need a better balance, swim up!
Reflects a desire to improve one's life and find a better equilibrium, even if it requires effort and struggle.

I need a better.
An open-ended phrase that suggests a need for improvement or change, without specifying what that might entail. May reflect a general feeling of dissatisfaction or lack of direction.

(Swim up, swim up)
Repeats the metaphor of swimming upwards as a way of overcoming difficulties and finding a better way of life. May reflect the idea of progress and hope for the future.

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