Caught Between The Tigers
TNT (NOR) Lyrics


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Dark eyes come down on you
Whisper your name so sweet
Cold lies break from her lips
You don't feel the heat

There ain't no time to settle down
You're living on shakey ground
If that's what love is all about
There's only one way out

Somewhere on a distant street
You're caught between the tigers
If you're walkin' on fire don't burn your feet
You're caught between the tigers

Sharp words cut down your spine
They stand in circle strong!
Be still in silent fear
For they'll soon be gone

They disappear before the dawn
Gonna disappear!
Come on, come on

There ain't no people you can trust
This city's been stained with lust
If that's what life is all about
There's only one way out

Somewhere on a distant street
You're caught between the tigers
If you're walkin' on fire don't burn your feet
You're caught between the tigers

Somewhere on a distant street
You're caught between the tigers




If you're walkin' on fire don't burn your feet
You're caught between the tigers

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Caught Between The Tigers" by TNT (NOR) express the feeling of being in a difficult situation with no clear way out. The words "dark eyes come down on you" suggest a feeling of being watched and judged, while "whisper your name so sweet" implies a deceptive and manipulative nature. The phrase "cold lies break from her lips" further emphasizes the notion that the person in question is untrustworthy and insincere. The line "you don't feel the heat" might indicate that the singer of the song does not feel any emotional connection to the other person and is therefore not affected by their lies.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "caught between the tigers," which suggests a feeling of being trapped or stuck in a dangerous situation. The lyrics also talk about "living on shady ground" and "this city's been stained with lust," which adds to the sense of danger and uncertainty. The line "there ain't no people you can trust" further emphasizes the feeling of isolation and being alone in a hostile environment. The song ends with the repeated phrase "if you're walking on fire, don't burn your feet," which could be interpreted as a warning to be cautious and not get too close to danger.


Overall, "Caught Between The Tigers" is a song about navigating difficult relationships and situations, and the importance of being careful and cautious. The lyrics suggest that trust is a rare commodity and that even the people closest to you can be deceptive and unreliable. The repeated chorus of "caught between the tigers" serves as a powerful metaphor for the feeling of being trapped and powerless in a dangerous situation.


Line by Line Meaning

Dark eyes come down on you
Intimidating glares are directed at you


Whisper your name so sweet
She speaks your name softly in a beguiling manner


Cold lies break from her lips
She speaks deceitful words in a detached and aloof manner


You don't feel the heat
Her words contain no passion or emotion


There ain't no time to settle down
No opportunity to take a break from the chaos


You're living on shaky ground
Your life is unstable and unpredictable


If that's what love is all about
If this is what is considered love


There's only one way out
There is only one escape from this situation


Somewhere on a distant street
An elusive location far away


You're caught between the tigers
Trapped and vulnerable between two dangerous entities


If you're walkin' on fire don't burn your feet
If you're in a difficult situation, be careful not to hurt yourself further


Sharp words cut down your spine
Hurtful language causes physical pain and discomfort


They stand in circle strong!
They possess considerable power and unity


Be still in silent fear
Remain motionless and quiet out of fear


For they'll soon be gone
The source of the fear will soon depart


There ain't no people you can trust
There is nobody reliable or trustworthy


This city's been stained with lust
The city is morally corrupted and immoral desires have tainted it


Somewhere on a distant street
An elusive location far away


You're caught between the tigers
Trapped and vulnerable between two dangerous entities


If you're walkin' on fire don't burn your feet
If you're in a difficult situation, be careful not to hurt yourself further


Somewhere on a distant street
An elusive location far away


You're caught between the tigers
Trapped and vulnerable between two dangerous entities


If you're walkin' on fire don't burn your feet
If you're in a difficult situation, be careful not to hurt yourself further




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROLF LETEKRO, TONY HARNELL

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On Track by Allan Cunha 'Fuligem de Angband'

Dark eyes come down on you
Whisper your name so sweet
Cold lies break from her lips
You don't feel the heat

There ain't no time to settle down
You're living on shakey ground
If that's what love is all about
There's only one way out

Somewhere on a distant street
You're caught between the tigers
If you're walkin' on fire don't burn your feet
You're caught between the tigers

Sharp words cut down your spine
They stand in circle strong!
Be still in silent fear
For they'll soon be gone
They disappear before the dawn
Gonna disappear!
C'mon, c'mon

There ain't no people you can trust
This city's been stained with lust
If that's what life is all about
There's only one way out

Somewhere on a distant street
You're caught between the tigers
If you're walkin' on fire don't burn your feet
You're caught between the tigers

(solo)

Somewhere on a distant street
You're caught between the tigers
If you're walkin' on fire don't burn your feet
You're caught between the tigers



All comments from YouTube:

Phoenix van der Weyden

Ronnie is simply amazing , TNT should have been bigger ...

Mikael Ahlskog

i agree

The Frozen Penguin

@Phoenix van der Weyden Fucked over by record company...failed to promote them.

Runar Kvamme

Jupp :)

Philip Bowley

So fucking underated. Brilliant band. That guitar sound is the Holy grail.

Alejandro Harnell

Philip Bowley TNT blow me away since the first time I heard them! Cool and fantastic guitar and what a voice!! I have every work by then, and many side projects!! Vagabond, Ronnis solo, Stsrbreaker, Morning Wood, Westworld. Love TNT!!! Big fan, i received today my new Japan copy of Intuition Super High Quality Sound ( lp in 1989, cd in 1991 and SH cd in 2018!!) my cell phone screen is the Intuition Cover!!

Muzikmannen

My favourite TNT song delivered by the great rockers from our "neighbourland" Norway. This is how I like it, funky hard rock!

Brandon B

Why do Scandinavians make such great music?

Runar Kvamme

Skål nabo! :D

chitownbluesy

Ronni and TNT were a killer band. I wish he would come and play in the USA. Saw them at The Merrilville Star Theater in Indiana opening for Maiden around '82 or '83 if I remember correctly. Ronni was fuckin' INCREDIBLE!

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