Tigerlily
La Roux攀 Lyrics


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Well tonight out on the streets I'm gonna follow you
And tell you all about a scene that you would kill for
You're gonna love what's running right in front of you
But you won't see it by the light of the sun
Come out tigerlily, you're caressing me
I'll take you up, I'll turn you on, I'll take your apathy
I wouldn't lie to you blossom, won't you let it go
I'm gonna give you what you want and don't you know (That you)

I know you better than this
I could be here when you call
I'll make you top of the list
And in the crash of the dark
I'll be your light in the mist
I can see you burning with desire for a kiss
Psychobabble all upon your lips

They can sell it all they want but you cannot agree
I don't like the taste of damn morality
You'll find your bread and you butter where you fake it
And put your face in the gutter of a snake pit
But out communication is telepathy
What you give is what you get out of us naturally
And we can wait 'til the shadow rolls along
And turn the page of the story that has long since found a home

I know you better than this
I could be here when you call
I'll make you top of the list
And in the crash of the dark
I'll be your light in the mist
I can see you burning with desire for a kiss
Psychobabble all upon your lips

Have you ever felt like you're being followed?
Or watched the ones that held your stare?
Turned around to see who's behind you to find there's no one there
Pra-lurking in the dark is someone who breathes you night and day
There's a friend who wants so much more
But if they can't have you, they'll never let you walk away

And in the crash of the dark
I'll be your light in the mist
I can see you burning with desire for a kiss

And in the crash of the dark
I'll be your light in the mist




I can see you burning with desire for a kiss
Psychobabble all upon your lips

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to La Roux's song "Tigerlily" are filled with double meanings and a sense of mysteriousness that leaves the listener intrigued. The song seems to be addressed to someone, likely a woman referred to as "tigerlily", who is caught up in something dangerous and exciting, but also potentially self-destructive. The singer promises to be there for her, to offer her what she wants and to be her light in the darkness. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been watching or following her, and wants to tell her all about something that she would "kill for". The use of language like "telepathy" and "psychobabble" adds to the sense of mystique and the idea that there is something going on beneath the surface that the listener is not privy to. The repeated line "I can see you burning with desire for a kiss" adds to the song's sexual tension and the sense of desire versus danger.


Overall, "Tigerlily" is a song that speaks to the allure of danger and excitement, as well as the human desire for connection and understanding. The singer seems to be offering comfort and support to someone who is in a dark place, but also seems to be caught up in their own fascination with the dangerous side of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Well tonight out on the streets I'm gonna follow you
I will follow you tonight on the streets


And tell you all about a scene that you would kill for
I will inform you about a scene you would love to see


You're gonna love what's running right in front of you
You will love what you see in front of you


But you won't see it by the light of the sun
But you won't see it in daylight


Come out tigerlily, you're caressing me
Come out and embrace me


I'll take you up, I'll turn you on, I'll take your apathy
I will excite you and remove your apathy


I wouldn't lie to you blossom, won't you let it go
I won't deceive you, let go of everything


I'm gonna give you what you want and don't you know (That you)
I will give you what you desire, don't you know?


I know you better than this
I understand you more than you think


I could be here when you call
I'll be there whenever you need me


I'll make you top of the list
I will prioritize you


And in the crash of the dark
And in the midst of darkness


I'll be your light in the mist
I'll guide you through the fog


I can see you burning with desire for a kiss
I see your strong craving for a kiss


Psychobabble all upon your lips
Nonsensical talk on your lips


They can sell it all they want but you cannot agree
You don't have to agree with everything they sell


I don't like the taste of damn morality
I dislike strict moral values


You'll find your bread and you butter where you fake it
You will succeed where you pretend to be someone else


And put your face in the gutter of a snake pit
And put yourself in a dangerous situation


But out communication is telepathy
But our communication is through thoughts


What you give is what you get out of us naturally
You will receive what you give us naturally


And we can wait 'til the shadow rolls along
We can wait until the darkness arrives


And turn the page of the story that has long since found a home
And start a new chapter of the story that has been told for so long


Have you ever felt like you're being followed?
Have you ever felt like someone is watching you?


Or watched the ones that held your stare?
Or watched those who stare at you?


Turned around to see who's behind you to find there's no one there
You looked back to see who's following, but no one was there


Pra-lurking in the dark is someone who breathes you night and day
Someone is hidden in the dark, obsessed with you


There's a friend who wants so much more
There's a friend who desires more than friendship


But if they can't have you, they'll never let you walk away
But if they can't have you, they won't let you go


And in the crash of the dark
And in the midst of darkness


I'll be your light in the mist
I'll guide you through the fog


I can see you burning with desire for a kiss
I see your strong craving for a kiss


Psychobabble all upon your lips
Nonsensical talk on your lips




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ELLY JACKSON, BEN LANGMAID, DARREN BERRY

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