Now known as ' Hotel Mira', JPNSGRLS — pronounced “Japanese Girls” — formed… Read Full Bio ↴Now known as ' Hotel Mira', JPNSGRLS — pronounced “Japanese Girls” — formed in Vancouver in 2010 with their debut recording, The Sharkweek EP, releasing through Light Organ Records in 2013. Shortly after, the group linked up with producer Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat, Mounties) at Greenhouse studios to begin the follow-up material to the EP which would eventually become their 2014 LP release Circulation. The LP saw the band reach landmark successes including top-25 commercial radio charting, performances at major events/festivals (NXNE, SXSW, CMJ, The Great Escape, Pemberton Music Festival, Liverpool Sound City, etc.) and tours both in Canada and internationally. On the heel of this traction, JPNSGRLS headed back to the studio to start on a second LP that is due out later this summer. JPNSGRLS is Charlie Kerr, Chris McClelland, Graham Serl & Colton Lauro.

Tiger
JPNSGRLS Lyrics

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Easy tiger // take a swim and your skin will never feel clean
A reminder // that she's not your girl and she'll never be.
I'm happy beside her when she fumbles her lighter

who
who

who's that trespassing on my lawn well I won't stand for it

the big bad teeth of loyal dogs will rip right through a kid.

who
who
who
who

"Go get 'em tiger" // says MJ to Pete and then Pete's on his way.
I'm a spider // I wanna crawl up your legs girl don't make me beg

'Cause I'm happy beside her
'Cause my love is a lifer

who
who

who's that pixie giving me second thoughts well I can't help but think
the rips in her adidas were just for me and her favourite colour's pink

Who's that fossil telling me I can't dance? That i can't dance for shit
I bob my head and stare at the ground and squint my eyes like this
Who's that fossil telling me that I can't dance? That I can't sing for shit
The big bad teeth of big bad wolves will show you who they're with

Like the stripes of a tiger
Like the legs of a spider
Like the splash of a diver
Got all over your highness

my love
my low

who

who
who

Overall Meaning

The song "Tiger" by Canadian indie rock band JPNSGRLS is a high-energy, bold, and catchy track that explores several themes, including jealousy, desire, and insecurity. The opening lines, "Easy tiger // take a swim and your skin will never feel clean / A reminder // that she's not your girl and she'll never be," sets the tone for the song's candid and provocative lyrics. The singer is struggling with feelings of envy and frustration towards a girl he desires but cannot have. He tries to convince himself that he's happy beside her, but his possessive nature reveals itself in lines like "the big bad teeth of loyal dogs will rip right through a kid" and the repeated "who's that trespassing on my lawn well I won't stand for it." He feels threatened by other people who might try to take the girl away from him, even if he doesn't have any claim on her.

Line by Line Meaning

Easy tiger
Take it easy, don't get too excited

Take a swim and your skin will never feel clean
If you venture too far into something dangerous or dark, it will leave a lasting mark

A reminder
This is meant to jog your memory or make you think of something important

That she's not your girl and she'll never be.
This person you're interested in is not available to you and won't become available anytime soon

I'm happy beside her when she fumbles her lighter
I'm content just being around her, even if the situation is not perfect

who
This is an inquiry, trying to figure out who someone is or what is happening

who's that trespassing on my lawn well I won't stand for it
Someone is encroaching on my territory and I refuse to let it happen

the big bad teeth of loyal dogs will rip right through a kid.
If someone gets too close to me or breaks the rules, the repercussion will be swift and severe

"Go get 'em tiger" // says MJ to Pete and then Pete's on his way.
Encouragement to someone to go out and succeed

I'm a spider // I wanna crawl up your legs girl don't make me beg
I am attracted to you and want to be close, but I don't want to have to beg for your affection

'Cause I'm happy beside her
Being close to this person brings me happiness

'Cause my love is a lifer
My feelings for this person are intense and will be long-lasting

who's that pixie giving me second thoughts well I can't help but think
Someone is making me second guess something or changing my perspective

the rips in her adidas were just for me and her favourite colour's pink
This person is signaling attraction towards me and wants to impress me

Who's that fossil telling me I can't dance? That i can't dance for shit
Someone is criticizing my abilities or talents

I bob my head and stare at the ground and squint my eyes like this
I deflect and ignore criticism and try to not let it bother me

The big bad teeth of big bad wolves will show you who they're with
Those who are loyal to me will protect me, and those who are not will see the consequences

Like the stripes of a tiger
Like something fierce, powerful, or noticeable

Like the legs of a spider
Like something that wants to be close, but sometimes hard to read

Like the splash of a diver
Like something impressive or shocking

Got all over your highness
It's obvious and in your face, cannot be ignored

my love
Referring to one's romantic feelings towards someone

my low
Referring to one's sad or depressed state of mind

Contributed by Makayla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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