Currently Martyn Jacques, Adrian Stout, Adrian Huge (Past member Phil Butcher)
Their surreal style has been described as dark, darkly humorous, strangely humorous, Brechtian, and gypsy cabaret. They are also notorious for singing controversial songs involving bestiality, prostitution and blasphemy.
The Tiger Lillies were originally buskers, playing songs about the criminals, pimps and whores of Soho, London, England. Over time, the band became involved in several theatrical productions around the world, including the critically acclaimed Shockheaded Peter. Known for their intense, outlandish, and dark performances, they have garnered both controversy and critical acclaim.
Also "The Tiger Lillies", "The Tigerlilies" and "The Tigerlillies" may refer to Indie rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio that formed in 1989.
Bio:
Cincinnati's power pop stalwarts the Tigerlillies formed in 1989 and set out to fuse glam rock, roots rock, and post-punk into an aesthetic they called "More Pop than Jesus." Led by vocalist/guitarist Pat Hennessy, the band also included former members of the Chrome Cranks, the Candy Snatchers, and G.G. Allin & the Murder Junkies before settling on the lineup of Hennessy, guitarist/vocalist William Weber, bassist Brian Driscoll, and drummer/vocalist Steve Hennessy.
Discography:
Deep (1992)
Space Age Love Songs (1997)
Ceci N'est Ces Pop (2003)
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Alone With the Moon
The Tiger Lillies Lyrics
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Trolling for one light, there in the gloom
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon.
All things are nothing, there in your tomb
All things are nothing, assured is your doom.
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon.
Forgotten memories, forgotten tunes
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon.
That day, it's coming soon,
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
The Tiger Lillies's song Alone With the Moon is a melancholic piece about a person who is trapped in a dark room, seeking light and dreaming of a better day. The song begins with the singer talking about a person who is trying to find sunlight in their room, but all they find is darkness. They are searching for one light in the gloom, and they are dreaming of a better day when they can be alone with the moon. This phrase is repeated throughout the song as a sign of hope that someday, the person will be able to escape the darkness they are in and find peace in the moon's light.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about how all things are nothing in this person's tomb-like room, and they are assured of their doom. Despite this, they still dream of a better day, which shows their resilience and their desire to find happiness. The memories of laughter and jokes fade away too soon, leaving only forgotten tunes. Still, this person dreams of a better day, alone with the moon, as if the moon is their only friend and solace.
The last stanza of the song is the most poignant. The singer tells us that the day the person has been waiting for is coming soon. They will finally be alone with the moon, which suggests that the end is near. The repetition of the phrase "Alone with the moon" underscores the theme of loneliness and isolation, which is the central theme of this song.
Line by Line Meaning
Searching for sunlight, there in your room.
You are looking for hope in the darkness of your own space.
Trolling for one light, there in the gloom
You are searching for a single beam of light to illuminate your path through sadness and despair.
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon.
You long for escape from the harsh reality of your life, and seek solace in the embrace of the night sky.
All things are nothing, there in your tomb
You feel hopeless, trapped and alone, as if you are already in your own grave.
All things are nothing, assured is your doom.
You believe that your fate is sealed, and that there is no escape from your suffering.
The laughing and joking, they all end too soon
You find joy and happiness only fleetingly, as moments of lightness and hope are quickly overtaken by darkness again.
Forgotten memories, forgotten tunes
You feel as though your past is nothing but a distant memory, and that even joyful memories and music have faded from your life.
That day, it's coming soon,
You believe that relief from your suffering is finally on the horizon.
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
You crave the tranquility and freedom that comes with the darkness of night and the majesty of the moon.
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
You long to be free from the burden of daily life, and to escape into the beauty and mystery of the night, guided by the gentle glow of the moon.
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
You feel that true peace and serenity can only be found in the stillness of night, with only the moon as your companion.
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
You seek to escape from the harsh realities of life and to find solace in the peaceful, quiet light of the moon.
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
You believe that the darkness of night and the beauty of the moon hold the key to your liberation and ultimate happiness.
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LYRICS:
Searching for sunlight, there in your room.
Trolling for one light, there in the gloom
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon.
All things are nothing, there in your tomb
All things are nothing, assured is your doom.
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon.
The laughing and joking, they all end too soon
Forgotten memories, forgotten tunes
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon.
That day, it's coming soon,
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
Alone with the moon, Alone with the moon
@NuclearCha0s
Alooone with the moooooóóóóóón! That note there is something I have remembered for years and will remember for many years to come! Amazing song!
@sadjadmoqadam3592
Just charming and beautifully sad. Love and respect from Iran.
@ZoieZombie
I still love this song after so many years
@hanmanmar1
Tι όμορφο τραγούδι I heard it yesterday first time ,what a beautiful song, what a voice !!!!!I just love it❤❤❤❤
@Allen-rv5dd
Seen them live in Seattle. Remember, at your wretched best, which is your fucking worst, there's a song for you.
@11Garrett11
One of the most beautiful songs ever❤️
@danevore
this group is so important it taps into our sadness and helps us understand it.
@iliatsiklauri3868
"all things are nothing there in your tomb" :) <3 Golden words
@user-di5ij4ef4m
Beautiful!!!!
@agronom_son_of_agroprom
Ого, братья тюрки тоже слушают Тигровых лилий?