Tiger Rag
Liberace Lyrics

The lyrics of Tiger Rag seem simple and repetitive on the surface, but they evoke a sense of wildness and excitement that perfectly matches the upbeat jazz tune. Liberace's enthusiastic repetition of "hold that tiger" and "where's that tiger" creates a sense of tension and anticipation that mirrors the way a real tiger might move through its jungle terrain.

As an interpretter of this song, I think that the repeated use of the word "tiger" is more than just a nod to the animal's fierce reputation; it may also be a sly reference to the legendary ferocity of jazz improvisation. Like a tiger in the wild, a jazz musician must be bold, quick-thinking, and willing to take risks. The lyrics of Tiger Rag could be interpreted as an exhortation to the jazz musicians of the world to keep pushing themselves to the limits of their creativity and bravely hold onto their uniquely individual sound, even when things get wild.