Tiger Rag
Lu Watters & the Yerba Buena Jazz Band Lyrics

The lyrics to Lu Watters Yerba Buena Jazz Band's "Tiger Rag" are a call to action for the band to play a certain tune, which in this case is "Tiger Rag." The repetition of "where's that tiger" is a way of referencing the name of the song and also creating an air of excitement and anticipation amongst the listeners. The lines "hold that tiger" and "choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him" give the command for the band to not only play the tune but to play it with enthusiasm and energy.

The last stanza of the lyrics talks about how everyone, regardless of social status, wants to hear the song played. Whether someone is a "low or highbrow," everyone knows and loves "Tiger Rag." This last line is interesting as it shows that music can bring together people from all walks of life, and in this case, "Tiger Rag" has the power to do so.