Tiger
Maximum Balloon (feat. Akon) Lyrics


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We're so hung up
Like tiny pictures
Sentimental
Remember when
We were heading for the ambush
A convocation
You let your tiger out
So what ?
The territory of ? is everywhere
And anywhere you sign your name

And so what ?
You get it back
Let go of everything that you know
Don't hold back what you feel

Too cold
I got your hand tonight
Hand tonight
Hand tonight
Check, check it out
From you to neighbor

Across the ?
And let your player out
And it depends
On many greater
Higher number
Now let that leader bounce

Bounce!
Huh!
It washes over
Its pushing forward?
Like ocean ?
And every guitar
They covered you in song
Huh!

You let your tiger out
Let go of everything that you know
Don't hold back what you feel
Too cold
I got your hand tonight
Hand tonight
Hand tonight

Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow.
Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow.

Some kind of sound
Following your ?
Can be found
And later on
On, on, on, on ?
I've got your hand tonight

Hand tonight
Hand tonight
I've got your hand in mine
I've got your hand in mine

Hand in mine
Hand in mine
I've got your hand tonight




Hand tonight
Hand tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maximum Balloon's "Tiger" featuring Akon, explore themes of nostalgia and the release of repressed feelings. The opening lines "we're so hung up, like tiny pictures, sentimental, remember when" evoke a sense of longing for past memories. The reference to heading toward an ambush suggests the fear and anticipation of something yet to come. The following line is a reference to the unleashing of one's inner self, depicted as a tiger. This could be interpreted as the need to let go of inhibitions and release repressed feelings.


The chorus "so what? The territory of (blank) is everywhere and anywhere you sign your name" can be interpreted as the recognition that the world is vast, and no one person or thing can have complete control over it. It's followed by "let go of everything that you know, don't hold back what you feel." This line encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions, live in the moment, and not hold back their feelings.


The remaining lyrics speak of going through life with someone, holding hands and enjoying each other's company. The repetition of the phrase "hand tonight" emphasizes the physical connection between two people, and the playful "meow, meow" in the background adds an element of fun to the song. Overall, "Tiger" is a song about letting go of the past, being present, and enjoying the company of someone while unleashing one's inner self.


Line by Line Meaning

We're so hung up
We're fixated on something.


Like tiny pictures
Similar to how small pictures cannot capture the full picture, our obsession can make us narrow-minded.


Sentimental
Nostalgic and emotional.


Remember when
Recalling a specific past event or time.


We were heading for the ambush
Referring to pursuing something even though we know it's not necessarily in our best interest.


A convocation
A gathering or assembly of people with a common purpose.


You let your tiger out
Displaying a more daring or wild part of oneself.


So what ?
Asking why something is significant or important.


The territory of ? is everywhere
The idea or emotion being discussed is present no matter where one goes.


And anywhere you sign your name
The idea or emotion leaves its mark and can be seen in different ways regardless of location.


You get it back
What you put out into the world can come back to you.


Let go of everything that you know
Stop limiting yourself with preconceived notions and try something new.


Don't hold back what you feel
Express your emotions fully without restraint.


Too cold
Feeling emotionally distant or numb.


I got your hand tonight
Being there to emotionally support and guide someone through a difficult time.


Check, check it out
Attention-getting phrase to bring focus to something specific.


From you to neighbor
Referring to a connection between individuals or people in general.


Across the ?
Referring to crossing over to a new territory or exploring a new idea or emotion.


And let your player out
Embracing a more confident or assertive side of oneself.


And it depends
The situation or outcome can be impacted by various factors.


On many greater higher number
Referring to the multitude of factors and circumstances that can come into play.


Now let that leader bounce
Being proactive and taking action to move forward.


It washes over
Referring to a wave of emotion or energy.


Its pushing forward?
A force driving something forward and making progress.


Like ocean ?
A natural and powerful force that is hard to stop or control.


And every guitar
Referring to the power of music to evoke emotions.


They covered you in song
The music and words helping to support and uplift someone emotionally during a difficult time.


Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow.
An onomatopoeic phrase (the sound of a cat) to add humour and lighten the mood.


Some kind of sound
A non-specific or ambiguous noise.


Following your ?
Referring to following one's instincts or inner voice.


Can be found
The source of the noise or cause of the emotion can be discovered.


On, on, on, on ?
Referring to continuous movement or progress towards a goal.


I've got your hand in mine
Being there both physically and emotionally to provide support and comfort.


Hand in mine
Continuing to hold and support the other person.




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Written by: AKU ORRACA-TETEH, DAVID ANDREW SITEK

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