Good Tiger
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.

Good Tiger
Good Tiger Lyrics


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This edict dictates the mind will stay in a creative state
I'm not a scholar but I'm pretty sure you've earned the right to keep creating
I cannot breathe I cannot speak please let me leave or let me sleep
There's no leaving here never
Please tell me the benefits of keeping me locked up
Maybe if we tried hard working together we'd escape insanity forever and ever

I took a look outside my window
I painted wings and tried to fly
Closed my eyes and I jumped
Imagination ran dry
Took a look outside my window
I painted wings and tried to fly
Break me out from this fictitious life

Don't let me die like this

What else can I paint when I'm watching the skyline
What is this Crimson
Blood is much redder
Please expand this room

I'm just waiting here
I'm just pacing here
I'm just wasting here

I took a look outside my window
I painted wings and tried to fly
Closed my eyes and I jumped
Imagination ran dry
Took a look outside my window




I painted wings and tried to fly
Break me out from this fictitious life

Overall Meaning

The song titled "Good Tiger" by the band Good Tiger features lyrics that express feelings of confinement, anxiety, and creative stagnation. The opening line refers to an "edict" that compels the singer's mind to remain creative, which suggests they are driven by forces outside their control. The following lines hint at a struggle to maintain their creative output in the face of what may be perceived as oppression. The second verse discusses a desire to escape and find inspiration outside the constraints of their current situation, and in doing so, the singer tries to paint wings to fly away but fails when their imagination runs dry. The repeated refrain of "break me out from this fictitious life" raises questions about the authenticity of the singer's existence and suggests that they feel trapped in a metaphorical cage or false reality.


The lyrics of "Good Tiger" are open to interpretation, but they might be speaking to the emotional weight of creative pursuits and the pressures associated with artistic output. The song may be an anthem for anyone who has struggled to stay motivated or feel authentic in their work. The band's unique stylistic blend of rock, metal, and alternative elements adds to the intensity of the track, which brings a sense of urgency to the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

This edict dictates the mind will stay in a creative state
The rules state that I must always be in a creative mindset


I'm not a scholar but I'm pretty sure you've earned the right to keep creating
Although I'm not an expert, I know you have the right to be creative


I cannot breathe I cannot speak please let me leave or let me sleep
I'm suffocating and speechless, I need to escape this situation or rest


There's no leaving here never
Escape is not an option, we're trapped here forever


Please tell me the benefits of keeping me locked up
Explain to me why I should continue to be imprisoned


Maybe if we tried hard working together we'd escape insanity forever and ever
If we put in the effort to work together, we might be able to break free from this madness permanently


I took a look outside my window
I observed the outside world


I painted wings and tried to fly
I imagined myself having wings and attempting to fly


Closed my eyes and I jumped
I shut my eyes and leaped forward


Imagination ran dry
I lost my creativity and ran out of ideas


Break me out from this fictitious life
Help me escape from this false reality


Don't let me die like this
I don't want to die in this state


What else can I paint when I'm watching the skyline
What other creative ideas can I generate when viewing the horizon?


What is this Crimson
What is this red substance?


Blood is much redder
Blood has a more vibrant red hue


Please expand this room
Make this space larger


I'm just waiting here
I am simply waiting


I'm just pacing here
I am just walking back and forth


I'm just wasting here
I am just wasting time




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Comments from YouTube:

Nidal Ghannam

Who else thinks Elliot's voice is ridiculously unique and one of a kind ? This band is Epic.

Beetleborg

@Marcelo Bastos Valbão for some reason I hear muse too

S D

I'm getting Muse vibes but way more well done and much harder.

xxnightroxx

Sounds a lot like the vocalist of Circa Survive to me

wtfnickhax

The influence is definitely from The Mars Volta.

Marcelo Bastos Valbão

i think he sound similar to Ryan Devlin from corelia

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Freakin' Reviews

Thank you Spotify for suggesting this track! I might be a couple of years late, but better late than never. There are several other very solid tracks on this album, too.

Joel Montañana

Me too! Thanks Spotify 👍

Cory-O-Cookies

I’m the latest latest

J. Reveille

At the moment...I’m the latest.

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