Tiger Rag
Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band Lyrics


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Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?




Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band's song "Tiger Rag" are an example of the traditional call-and-response pattern that was common in jazz music. The singer or performers would call out a phrase, and then the audience would respond with another phrase or chant. In this case, the phrase "Hold that tiger" is repeated seven times and followed by the question "Where's that tiger?" repeated seven times. The phrase "Hold that tiger" can be interpreted as a warning or a challenge, a way of urging others to hold onto something or someone, in this case, a tiger, who is likely to be wild and unpredictable. Additionally, the call-and-response pattern gives the lyrics a sense of urgency and excitement and serves to engage the audience in the performance.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold that tiger
Don't let the energy and excitement of the music die down


Where's that tiger?
Where is the energy and excitement of the music? Let's bring it back!




Lyrics © PAUL RODRIGUEZ MUSIC LTD.
Written by: ANTONIO SBARRO (DP), EDWIN EDWARDS (DP), HENRY RAGAS (DP), LARRY SHIELDS (DP), SIDNEY BECHET

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