Tiger
K. Ragnstam Lyrics
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Make yourself comfortable
Do you want some?
No? That's ok, I'll have some more
This was great, I really loved it
You've got something serious going on
You sure you don't want some?
These louboutins are killing me
I'm going to take them off
And while I'm being honest
I'm going to tell you something, boy
You're like a Bengal tiger
At a cocaine party
They keep you on a chain
You're here to entertain them
You're like a Bengal tiger
At a cocaine party
Fun to watch, not fun to touch
And totally superfluous
See this make-up? Can't remove it anymore
Vanity mirrors? Unless there's three it's a no-go.
Albino peacocks and ivory flip-flops and ortolan champagne
they're all in the contract, so help yourself to whatever's on the floor, cause you're a
Bengal tiger
At a cocaine party
They keep you on a chain
You're here to entertain them
You're like a Bengal tiger
At a cocaine party
Fun to watch, not fun to touch
And totally superfluous
They're calling for me.
Do you want to stay? Do you want to stay here and be a Bengal tiger
The opening lines of K. Ragnstam's song Tiger speak of hospitality, inviting the listener in and offering them something to drink. The lyrics then move to a confession, one of honesty and intimacy, as the singer talks about taking off her shoes and sharing her thoughts with the person she's talking to, who she calls "boy." She then delivers the song's central metaphor, comparing "boy" to a Bengal tiger at a cocaine party. The metaphor is complex, but the sentiment is clear: "boy" is like a wild animal, trapped and exploited, his beauty appreciated but not respected, his personality being reduced to a mere spectacle or entertainment. As the song progresses, we see glimpses of the lavish and surreal world in which "boy" exists (with albino peacocks, ivory flip-flops, and ortolan champagne), further emphasizing the idea of a world that is disconnected from reality. The song ends with ambiguity, as "boy" is called away and the listener is left to decide whether they want to stay in this fantasy world, trapped like the tiger, or if they want to leave and rejoin reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Come in, honey
Welcome to my world
Make yourself comfortable
Relax, make yourself at home
Do you want some?
Would you like to partake?
No? That's ok, I'll have some more
It's alright, I'll indulge for both of us
This was great, I really loved it
This is amazing, I'm thoroughly enjoying it
You've got something serious going on
You possess a great aura and energy
You sure you don't want some?
Are you certain you won't join me?
That's ok, I'll have some more
No worries, I'll take care of it
These louboutins are killing me
These shoes are excruciatingly painful
I'm going to take them off
I will relieve myself of this agony
And while I'm being honest
To be truthful
I'm going to tell you something, boy
I have something to share with you
You're like a Bengal tiger
You possess raw, alluring qualities
At a cocaine party
In a hedonistic environment
They keep you on a chain
They control you, manipulate you
You're here to entertain them
Your sole purpose is to amuse them
Fun to watch, not fun to touch
Entertaining to observe but dangerous to interact with
And totally superfluous
Utterly pointless
See this make-up? Can't remove it anymore
This makeup is permanent
Vanity mirrors? Unless there's three it's a no-go.
Multiple mirrors are a must for this vanity
Albino peacocks and ivory flip-flops and ortolan champagne
Indulgences unique to this extravagant lifestyle
they're all in the contract, so help yourself to whatever's on the floor, cause you're a
Everything specified in the contract, including what's left on the ground, is yours to enjoy because you are a
Bengal tiger
Seductive and alluring presence
They're calling for me.
It's time for me to leave
Do you want to stay? Do you want to stay here and be a Bengal tiger
Do you want to remain here and embody that irresistible energy?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bartosz Księżyk
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