Le Tigre was known for its left-wing politics and feminist lyrics, as well as adding multimedia and performance art to their live shows. As of 2010, Kathleen Hanna now plays in The Julie Ruin.
TGIF
Le Tigre Lyrics
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Right
In five years you won't remember getting fired
Or whatever and until then and forever
I'm proud to be associated with you
I know 40 hours a week would suit you fine
This is how it feels to be free
Turn around, come on
Turn around, turn around
And take a look at the crowd and say
It's okay to hate your job
After all it's fucking wrong
So turn around, turn around
Turn around and take a look at the crowd
You know, all my friends are fucking bitches
Best known for burning bridges
Do you need a character witness
I said I'm proud to be associated with you
When I look around, I see your face in the crowd
I see the girls are out, a lot of freaks in the house
Le tigre family and friends, I hope this feeling never ends
'cause you're beautiful and your boss is an asshole
And I don't give a shit what that dick thinks
We will survive as thieve we will survive as freaks
Turn around, turn around
Turn around and take a look at the crowd
I think it looks all right we got friends in sight
Yeah tomorrow we fight so let's have fun tonight
I think it looks all right we got friends in sight
Yeah tomorrow we fight so let's have fun tonight
Turn around, turn around
Turn around, turn around
Turn around, turn around
Take a look at the crowd
The lyrics of Le Tigre's "TGIF" express a sense of solidarity among a group of individuals who are fed up with the mundanity and frustration of their daily work lives. The repeated phrase "turn around and take a look at the crowd" encourages listeners to look around at their peers and recognize the shared experience of being disenchanted with a system that values profit over creativity and fulfillment. The line "It's okay to hate your job/After all it's fucking wrong" asserts a bold rejection of societal pressure to conform to traditional ideas about work and success. The singer expresses pride in being associated with these individuals who are bucking the system and choosing to prioritize their own happiness and freedom.
The refrain "turn around, turn around" acts as a call to action, urging the listener to break free from the constraints of their daily routine and embrace the community of like-minded individuals around them. The line "We will survive as thieves/We will survive as freaks" suggests that this group of individuals may be looked down upon or marginalized by mainstream society, but in their solidarity, they will persevere and thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
In five years you won't remember getting fired
In the future, losing your job will seem insignificant
Or whatever and until then and forever
Regardless of future events, I will always stand by you
I'm proud to be associated with you
I value our connection and am happy to be connected to you
I know 40 hours a week would suit you fine
You are content with a regular work schedule
But your application's been denied, surprise
You have been unexpectedly denied a job opportunity
This is how it feels to be free
Not being tied down to a job or expectation can feel liberating
It's okay to hate your job
Feeling negatively about your job is acceptable
After all it's fucking wrong
Assuming that people should be content with their jobs is incorrect
You know, all my friends are fucking bitches
My associates have negative reputations
Best known for burning bridges
They are infamous for ending relationships abruptly
Do you need a character witness
Can I testify to your positive attributes?
When I look around, I see your face in the crowd
I spot you among the group, you stand out
Le tigre family and friends, I hope this feeling never ends
I love our Le Tigre family and hope our bond never breaks
'cause you're beautiful and your boss is an asshole
You are attractive, and your superior is unfairly difficult
And I don't give a shit what that dick thinks
I do not care about the opinion of that unpleasant person
We will survive as thieve we will survive as freaks
We will persevere, even if we are unconventional
I think it looks all right we got friends in sight
The situation seems fine because we have supportive companions
Yeah tomorrow we fight so let's have fun tonight
We will deal with our problems tomorrow but enjoy ourselves for now
Turn around, turn around and take a look at the crowd
Look at our group, take in our unity and strength
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