Tiger
Spada & Prezioso Lyrics

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Risin′ up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive

So many times it happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don′t lose your grip on the dreams of the past

You must fight just to keep them alive

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Risin′ up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he′s watchin' us all with the eye of the tiger

Of the tiger

Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin′ tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds ′til we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive

It's the eye of the tiger, it′s the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin′ us all with the eye of the tiger

Of the tiger

You trade your passion for glory

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Spada & Prezioso's song "Tiger" are likely an homage to the iconic 1982 song "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor, which was written as the theme song for the movie "Rocky III." The song's lyrics are focused on the idea of rising up and fighting to succeed, even when the odds are against you. The first verse describes the singer's struggle to overcome obstacles and reach success, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and determination. The chorus then builds on this idea, stating that it's the "eye of the tiger" and the "thrill of the fight" that drives people to succeed. The second verse describes the idea of facing opponents head-on, not backing down and using one's "skill to survive" in order to come out on top.

Overall, the lyrics to "Tiger" are an uplifting and motivational message about staying focused, persevering through adversity, and not giving up on one's dreams. The imagery of the "tiger" reinforces this idea of power and strength, emphasizing the idea that success requires a certain amount of ferocity and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

Risin′ up, back on the street
I have overcome my obstacles, and now I am back and ready to face them once again.

Did my time, took my chances
I have been through difficult times and taken risks to get where I am, and I am willing to continue doing so.

Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
I have gone the extra mile, and now I am standing tall and proud, ready for anything that comes my way.

Just a man and his will to survive
All I have is my determination and perseverance to keep going, no matter what stands in my way.

So many times it happens too fast
Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges at you, and you have to be quick to react and adapt.

You trade your passion for glory
It is easy to lose sight of your true dreams and desires when you are focused on achieving success and recognition.

Don′t lose your grip on the dreams of the past
It is important to remember where you came from and the goals you had before becoming consumed with ambition.

You must fight just to keep them alive
It takes effort and determination to hold onto your passions and keep them alive amidst the pressures of everyday life.

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Having the eye of the tiger means having the strength and courage to face any obstacle, and the fight brings a sense of excitement and challenge.

Risin′ up to the challenge of our rival
We are ready to face our opponents and prove that we have what it takes to come out on top.

And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
The victor is the one who perseveres until the end, and they are constantly on the lookout for any obstacles that may arise.

And he’s watchin’ us all with the eye of the tiger
The victor is watching everyone else, ready to take on any competitor who stands in their way.

Face to face, out in the heat
We are confronting our opponents directly, and it is an intense and heated situation.

Hangin′ tough, stayin' hungry
We are pushing ourselves to our limits, holding on and staying motivated to succeed.

They stack the odds ′til we take to the street
Our opponents are trying to make it as difficult as possible for us to succeed, but we are not backing down.

For the kill with the skill to survive
We are focused on winning and coming out on top, using our skills and determination to stay alive and succeed.

Of the tiger
The tiger represents strength, courage, and resilience - qualities that are necessary for success and survival.

Writer(s): Frankie Sullivan, James Peterik, Ermanno Andrea Spadati

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