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.

Such a Kind Stranger
Good Tiger Lyrics

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Try shifting the weight from the throat
Grasp dense as ceramic
Try shifting the weight from the throat
Grasp dense as ceramic

These rough hands could start a fire
Exfoliate the day
It's a tough pill to swallow

When the pillow feels like stone
Wish I could hibernate
But I'd lose what's at stake
It's getting easier with time

I just don't have the stomach
To swallow what I think is hopeless
In a few years, we'll be laughing
Take a few years to view the world

My veins have a fury that's churning
My lungs have a fire that's burning
Mean I can't, means I won't go hungry
It means I can't starve
I can't starve

Free the moths 'cause they are tired
Of filling pocket space
Write a memoir on a napkin
I wish I could hibernate
But I'd lose what's at stake
It's getting easier with time

I just don't have the stomach
To swallow what I think is the new world

My veins have a fury that's churning
My lungs have a fire that's burning
Mean I can't, means I won't go hungry
It means I can't starve

Try shifting the weight from the throat
Grasp dense as ceramic
Try shifting the weight from the throat
Grasp dense as ceramic

I just don't have the stomach
To swallow what I think is hopeless

My veins have a fury that's churning
My lungs have a fire that's burning
Means I can't means I won't go hungry
It means I can't starve

Means I can't means I won't go hungry
It means I can't starve

Overall Meaning

The song "Such a Kind Stranger" by Good Tiger is a lyrical exploration of the internal struggle between hope and hopelessness. The opening lines, "Try shifting the weight from the throat, Grasp dense as ceramic" suggest a physical manifestation of the weight of anxiety and uncertainty that the singer is carrying. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song reinforces the difficulty of this task.

The singer then describes their hands as rough enough to start a fire, but also capable of "exfoliating the day." This juxtaposition implies a certain level of chaos in their life, but also an ability to control it. The lines "It's a tough pill to swallow, When the pillow feels like stone, Wish I could hibernate, But I'd lose what's at stake" suggest a struggle to find rest and escape from the pressures of life, but also a fear that doing so would lead to losing something important.

The chorus of the song focuses on the singer's inability to accept hopelessness, and their determination to not go hungry. The repeated phrase "It means I can't starve" reinforces this idea of survival and persistence.

Overall, the lyrics of "Such a Kind Stranger" are poetic and introspective, illuminating the complexities of the human psyche and the ongoing struggle to maintain hope in the face of difficulty.

Line by Line Meaning

Try shifting the weight from the throat
Attempt to alleviate the pressure on oneself

Grasp dense as ceramic
Hold on tightly as if one's life depends on it

These rough hands could start a fire
These hands are capable of igniting a spark and starting something great

Exfoliate the day
Strip away the layers that make each day mundane

It's a tough pill to swallow
Accepting something difficult or unpleasant is challenging

When the pillow feels like stone
Sleep is elusive and restful relaxation is difficult

Wish I could hibernate
Wanting to escape from reality and take a break from daily life

But I'd lose what's at stake
Stepping away from responsibilities could result in missing out on important opportunities

It's getting easier with time
The healing process, although slow, is progress and becoming less painful

I just don't have the stomach
I cannot bear or tolerate something that is unbearable for me mentally or emotionally

To swallow what I think is hopeless
To accept something as a lost cause or without hope for improvement

In a few years, we'll be laughing
Although challenging now, the situation will be humorous or amusing in retrospect

Take a few years to view the world
To take some time to reflect and gain a new perspective on the world

My veins have a fury that's churning
I am filled with a passionate energy that intensifies and drives me forward

My lungs have a fire that's burning
I am driven by a fierce determination that keeps me moving forward

Mean I can't, means I won't go hungry
Although I may face obstacles, my determination will ensure that I will never go without

It means I can't starve
I am committed to never letting myself fall behind or fail

Free the moths 'cause they are tired
Allowing oneself or others to break free from constraints and expectations because they are tired of conforming to them

Of filling pocket space
Of being used for someone else's benefit or profit

Write a memoir on a napkin
Capturing memories or experiences in a small, simple way

Means I can't, means I won't go hungry
I will never allow myself to be deprived or fall behind

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