Tiger Rag
Mike Pedicin Lyrics
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Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
Where oh where can he be?
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
Where oh where can he be?
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
The lyrics to Mike Pedicin's song Tiger Rag are all about the hunt for the elusive 'tiger', and the excitement surrounding it. The repeated chorus of 'Where's that tiger!' sets the tone, with a sense of anticipation and urgency. The second line of each verse, 'Hold that tiger!' is more forceful, suggesting that the tiger is close by and needs to be controlled.
The following lines are even more aggressive, with the commands to 'choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!' This is obviously not meant to be taken literally, but rather as a reflection of the excitement and energy of the hunt for the tiger. The final lines of each verse bring it all together, with the universal desire for the Tiger Rag to be played, regardless of social status.
Overall, the lyrics of Tiger Rag are a reflection of the jazz age and the 'Roaring Twenties', with their emphasis on energy, excitement, and a desire to break free from tradition and convention.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Where is the person we seek? We cannot find them and we are searching for them.
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Get a firm grasp on the individual and do not let them go.
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Use any means necessary, including physical force, in order to subdue the person.
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
We are still searching for the individual and cannot seem to locate them.
Where oh where can he be?
We are unsure of the whereabouts of the person we are looking for and are wondering where they could be.
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
People from all walks of life are now expressing a desire for something specific.
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
They are requesting a specific song to be played, which happens to be "Tiger Rag".
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