Tiger Dreams
Miley Cyrus Lyrics


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The firing pulse around this bubbly light
The second they both stop it, it's probably wrong
Why do people only show forgiveness
When they want some pull in the Sun?
So I keep tryin' to understand where we are goin'
I keep searchin' for some meanin' in my dreams
And I'm dreamin' of bein' eaten by tigers
While the sparrows start to sing in a tree

And we always end up singin' the same songs
They remind us of the bullshit in the world
But they also remind us we are dying
That's why we want to sing 'em even more

I don't think we got where we were goin'
I had a dream that we were in a weird sky
Why do people let their dreams
Be somethin' so bad?
Such a weird fuckin' dream
Flyin' around into the sky, superman
Changing tigers and your arrows land in circles
Those religious fucks will never understand

And we always end up singin' the same songs
They remind us of the bullshit in the world
Maybe it wasn't really a dream
I can't really tell anymore

And we always end up singin' the same song
'Cause we always end up singin' the same song
Helps us to forget that we were wrong
And we always end up singin' the same song




And we always end up singin' the same song
Helps us to forget we were wrong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Tiger Dreams" by Miley Cyrus feat. Ariel Pink are open to interpretation, but they seem to suggest a sense of confusion, uncertainty, and angst. The first verse seems to be about the paradox of forgiveness, how people only forgive others when they need them or when it benefits them. The firing pulse and bubbly light could represent the fleeting pleasure or excitement of such moments. The second verse is more introspective, as the singer reflects on the meaning of her dreams and how they are shaped by her fears and desires. The imagery of being eaten by tigers and the sparrows singing in a tree could symbolize the primal, savage, and delicate aspects of life. The chorus refers to the power of music to both express and ease one's pain, to remember and forget the world's bullsh*t, to reveal and conceal one's mistakes.


The second verse continues with the dream theme, but adds a surreal twist with the weird sky and the changing tigers and arrows. The line about religious f*cks suggests a disdain for dogmatic beliefs and their inability to capture the essence of life. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that we all face similar struggles and need similar comforts to cope with them. The line "Helps us to forget we were wrong" implies that we sometimes need to forget our mistakes in order to move forward, although it may not be the best way to learn from them.


Overall, "Tiger Dreams" is a moody and intriguing song that showcases Miley Cyrus's and Ariel Pink's musical and lyrical skills. It combines elements of pop, rock, and psychedelic music, and offers a glimpse into the minds of two artists who are not afraid to experiment and express themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

The firing pulse around this bubbly light
The frenzied energy surrounding a joyful moment


The second they both stop it, it's probably wrong
When the party ends abruptly, it's a sign something is amiss


Why do people only show forgiveness
Why do people only forgive others when they want something in return?


When they want some pull in the Sun?
When they are trying to gain some advantage or control


So I keep tryin' to understand where we are goin'
I am constantly searching for direction and purpose


I keep searchin' for some meanin' in my dreams
I am trying to find deeper significance in my subconscious thoughts


And I'm dreamin' of bein' eaten by tigers
I am haunted by the fear of being consumed by chaos and danger


While the sparrows start to sing in a tree
As nature carries on its blissful song of existence


And we always end up singin' the same songs
The same familiar tunes remind us of life's struggles and suffering


They remind us of the bullshit in the world
These songs highlight the negative aspects of life that we can't escape from


But they also remind us we are dying
But they also remind us of the inevitability of death


That's why we want to sing 'em even more
And that's why we feel compelled to sing them repeatedly


I don't think we got where we were goin'
I don't think we have reached our intended destination


I had a dream that we were in a weird sky
I had a surreal and unsettled vision of our future


Why do people let their dreams
Why do people allow their aspirations


Be somethin' so bad?
To turn into something so negative and harmful


Such a weird fuckin' dream
Such a bizarre and disturbing vision of the future


Flyin' around into the sky, superman
Navigating uncertain circumstances with poise and grace


Changing tigers and your arrows land in circles
Dealing with impossible, ever-changing obstacles and never hitting the mark


Those religious fucks will never understand
Those who are blindly devoted to religion will remain oblivious to the broader aspects of life


And we always end up singin' the same song
We always revert to the familiar melody


'Cause we always end up singin' the same song
Because it's a reliable and comforting source amidst life's struggles


Helps us to forget that we were wrong
It allows us to forget or ignore past mistakes and misfortunes


And we always end up singin' the same song
We revert to the familiar melody, yet again


Helps us to forget we were wrong
It still fosters a sense of comfort and ease amid the chaos we face




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Miley Ray Cyrus, Wayne Michael Coyne, Steven Gregory Drozd

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