Tiger Bomb
The Presidents of the United States of America Lyrics

Ooo, she plays the drums like a queen
She's an excellent drummer.

Got the prettiest high-hat cymbal I've ever seen
Her cymbal is really nice-looking.

I could fix a broken bass drum beater
He knows how to fix a broken bass drum beater.

If I had the courage to go up to her and meet her
He's too shy to introduce himself to her in person.

She gives off such a soothing vapour
She has a calming presence.

Cooling effect she uses to smooth her temper
Her tranquil demeanor helps her stay calm.

Wish I had all she ever needed to give her
He wishes he could provide everything she needs.

Every time I see her I start to shiver
She has an intense effect on him.

She wraps it up tight and she holds it in
She keeps her emotions in check.

Keeps a funny joke tucked inside her grin
She has a sense of humor.

Maybe its behind her wild eyes
Her intense gaze suggests that there's more to her than meets the eye.

Now I know why
He's finally figured her out.

I know that there's fuses inside tiger bomb
She's unpredictable and volatile, like an explosive device.

She is one target that is clearly out of sight
She's an enigma that's hard to understand.

Tiger bomb
She's dangerous and alluring, like a tiger.

I know she's got something, ow!
He senses that she has a hidden power or potential.

Mama said that she was a big zero
Her mother didn't think highly of her.

She proved her mumma wrong at the big rock show
She proved her mother wrong by performing well at a concert.

She kicked out a beat that made our feet get busy
Her drumming was so good that it made everyone dance.

A cloud of tom toms that made us all feel dizzy
Her drumming was intense and overwhelming, making everyone feel disoriented.

Now its four in the morning and the show is done
The concert is over and it's very late.

Now I gotta be the strong one
He has to be the responsible one now that the concert is over.

Don't you know its going to hurt me to
He's sad about having to part ways with her.

Going the opposite direction as you
They're going their separate ways.

I can't X-ray that shell to read her mind tiger bomb
He can't read her thoughts or understand her completely.

I had to drop my tiger bomb
He had to let go of his fascination with her dangerous and alluring qualities.

I had to drop my tiger bomb
He had to leave his obsession with her behind.

I had to drop my tiger bomb
He had to move on from her and find someone else to admire.