I'm a Tiger
Lulu Lyrics
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I'm a tiger
I'm a tiger
I'm a tiger
I look like a little girl
living in a big man's world
but the the ribbons that you see
love's I've left behind
might make you change your mind
alot of men have come my way
thinking that I'm easy prey
but you'll never tame this child
she'll love ruinning wild
you won't cage me in
just stick around see the fun begin
In "I'm a Tiger," Lulu portrays herself as a fierce and independent woman who is unafraid to take on the world. She notes that she appears to be a small girl in a man's world, but that her ribbons hide a deeper truth. She has been in love before but ultimately left those relationships behind, implying that she doesn't want to be tied down. Lulu warns potential suitors that she is not an easy conquest and cannot be "tamed." Instead, she loves running wild and having fun, and anyone who wants to stick around and join her is welcome.
The lyrics of "I'm a Tiger" capture the feminist, anti-establishment spirit of the 1960s, of which Lulu was a part. During this time, women were fighting for greater independence and power, and Lulu was no exception. She had already achieved great success as a singer by the time this song was released, and she was known for her strong, confident voice and persona. "I'm a Tiger" embodies these qualities perfectly, as Lulu refuses to be "caged" by society's expectations and instead embraces her own wildness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a tiger
I am wild and untamable, like a tiger.
I look like a little girl
My appearance may be innocent and youthful, but do not underestimate me.
living in a big man's world
I am living in a world dominated by men.
but the the ribbons that you see
The ribbons and frills I wear are just superficial decorations to mask my wild nature.
hide the real me
I keep my true self hidden from others.
love's I've left behind
I have had many tumultuous relationships in my past.
might make you change your mind
My past experiences might make you think twice about getting involved with me.
alot of men have come my way
Many men have pursued me, thinking I would be easy to catch.
thinking that I'm easy prey
They assume I will be an easy conquest.
but you'll never tame this child
I cannot be controlled or tamed.
she'll love running wild
I enjoy being wild and free.
you won't cage me in
I refuse to be restricted or trapped by anyone or anything.
just stick around see the fun begin
If you can handle my wild nature, you will experience a lot of excitement and adventure with me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARTY WILDE, RONNIE SCOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lee Berry
One of the first records I had. I still have my original 7" single from 1968. I think I had good taste in music considering I was only 4 years old!
zorba nongreco
This old pop fluff has a certain charm and Lulu is so cute and then she got even more delightful 😍
Marinda Greeff
This song just suddenly popped into my head,listening to it when I was about 5 years old. And I'm 38 now. I wasn't sure what she said,I always thought she says "I'm a thai girl."😄😄
Barbara Seccombe
Great spirit really can relate to sentimets thank lovely LULU
Del N
And the lyrics are... 'I'm a tiger I'm a tiger I'm a tiger I'm a tiger'
Brian Bowie
I’m just now realizing that I’ve had this for years.
Konknni Gitam
She identifies as a tiger. She's actually a tigress.
Michael Hull
Who else sang this back then??
Potrzebie Neuman
I'd completely forgotten this song...
ceri nolancerinolan
Lulu is convinced she's a tiger The poor girl.