Born in Siparia, Tiger was originally a boxer who won the Trinidad bantamweight championship in 1929. He was active in calypso from his teens. He was a member of the Old Brigade of calypso singers, which included Lord Beginner, Attila The Hun, the Roaring Lion, and Lord Pretender. In 1935, he went to New York with Attila and Lord Beginner to record for the Decca label. In 1939, he won the first Calypso Monarch competition with "The Labour Situation in Trinidad And Tobago."
More so than his contemporaries he sang about social and political issues. His best known songs are "Money is King," about economic inequality, and "The Gold in Africa," about the Italian invasion of Ethiopia. Recording together with Atilla and Beginner as the Keskidee Trio, he recorded some lighter tunes, including "Don't Let Me Mother Know."
Folklorist Alan Lomax recorded him in 1962. In 1966, Growling Tiger performed at the Newport Folk Festival. In 1979, he recorded an album "Knockdown Calypsos" for Rounder Records.
The Strike
The Tiger Lyrics
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The life that's all around
It's hard to turn the page when you're hopeless
Your ship is going down
Don't fade away
Don't lose your focus
Just keep hope around
I'll make you rich today when you notice
Don't let your own star
Fall from the sky
You made it this far
It's time to get to the other side
It's time to get to
You have a song within so just listen
All life is a dance
When you can hear the tune you'll have vision
And give yourself a chance
Don't fade away
Complete your mission
Get out of the trance
'Cause I'll make you rich today
When you hear the song
And you start to dance
Don't let your own star
Fall from the sky
You made it this far
It's time to get to the other side
It's time to get to
Don't let your own star
Fall from the sky
You made it this far
It's time to get to the other side
Decide it's worth it
Fulfill your purpose
Decide it's worth it
Fulfill your purpose
Decide it's worth it
Fulfill your purpose
Decide it's worth it
Fulfill your purpose
The lyrics of The Tiger's song "The Strike" convey messages of hope, perseverance, and self-discovery. The song begins by urging the listener to pay attention to the richness of life that surrounds them, even when they feel hopeless and their metaphorical ship is sinking. The lyrics encourage the listener not to lose focus and to hold on to hope, promising that they can achieve success and prosperity if they notice and seize the opportunities that come their way.
The song continues by emphasizing the importance of listening to the inner voice and finding one's own song or passion in life. It suggests that once the listener can hear their own unique tune, they will gain clarity and have a vision for their path forward. The lyrics urge the listener to not fade away and to complete their mission, breaking free from any trance-like state they may be in. The song promises that by embracing their own song and starting to dance (metaphorically expressing themselves), they can reach the other side, indicating fulfillment and personal growth.
The concluding lines of the song reaffirm the message of not letting one's own star (their potential and dreams) fall from the sky. It acknowledges the listener's achievements thus far and emphasizes that it's time for them to cross over to the other side, where their purpose awaits. The repetition of the line "decide it's worth it, fulfill your purpose" serves as a motivational mantra, urging the listener to make a conscious decision to believe in their worth and strive to fulfill their unique purpose in life.
Overall, "The Strike" is an uplifting and empowering anthem that encourages listeners to embrace hope, follow their passions, and pursue their purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll make you rich today when you notice
I will help you attain wealth and success once you become aware of your surroundings
The life that's all around
The abundance of opportunities and possibilities that exist
It's hard to turn the page when you're hopeless
It is challenging to move forward when you lack optimism
Your ship is going down
Your situation is deteriorating rapidly
Don't fade away
Do not lose yourself or give up
Don't lose your focus
Maintain your concentration and determination
Just keep hope around
Always hold onto hope
When you notice
Once you become aware
Don't let your own star
Do not allow your potential or talent
Fall from the sky
To go to waste or remain unfulfilled
You made it this far
You have overcome obstacles and achieved success in reaching this point
It's time to get to the other side
It is now the moment to overcome challenges and reach further goals
You have a song within so just listen
You possess inherent creativity and potential within, so pay attention
All life is a dance
Existence itself can be seen as a rhythmic and fluid movement
When you can hear the tune you'll have vision
Once you grasp the essence of the melody, you will gain insight and clarity
And give yourself a chance
Provide yourself with an opportunity for growth and success
Complete your mission
Fulfill your purpose and complete the task at hand
Get out of the trance
Escape the state of being mindlessly absorbed or hypnotized
'Cause I'll make you rich today
Because I will guide you towards prosperity and abundance today
When you hear the song
Once you understand and resonate with the message or inspiration
And you start to dance
And you actively engage and participate in life
Decide it's worth it
Make the choice that it is valuable and meaningful
Fulfill your purpose
Achieve your intended goals and fulfill your destiny
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: John Brink, Katherine Romano, Matthew Lambek
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@Kosakosmic
But its written if the evil spirit
arms the tiger with claws
Brahman provided wings for the dove
Thus spake the super guru
Did you hear that
Source: Guns N roses
Breakdown let me hear it now yeah get down with yo bad self.
@welnofri8844
In tiger style of silat, we use extended that call karambit (tiger claw). It's not for sport, it's for kill.
@hoop6988
Khalif Abdurrahman ha. Your hilarious.
@rickysagolsem3816
@@hoop6988 it's real silat is used to kill not for defense
@hoop6988
Kanan Ricky dory dude but if it did work we would have seen proof of it in mma or ufc, but doesn’t happen because it’s shit.
@albanusburr4041
@@hoop6988 It's bcuz there are rules in MMA that's prevent fighters from actually kill a person.
@hoop6988
Albanus Burr in old time ufc and mma less rules were there at the time and the people were still getting wrecked.
@marukomu2804
Insane throat attack it will end a fight with one blow. This technique in the hands of a true master would be a unstoppable killing machine.
@pukes6273
So you're telling me, that a long time ago, there were Asian men killing each other by means of tiger claw fists?
@username1523
Yep
@alexblue6991
@@jaydavidson4592 I heard during world WAR 2 they tried thair death strikes against prisoners of war to see if they worked