The Tiger Lillies are a three-piece band, formed in 1989 by singer-songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴The Tiger Lillies are a three-piece band, formed in 1989 by singer-songwriter Martyn Jacques and based in London.
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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Anger
The Tiger Lillies Lyrics

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Are you angry in the morning? Are you angry in the night?
Are you always ready with violence to fight?
Well that anger is an illness that will take you away
It’s a never-ending tragedy and it runs from day to day.

If you’re angry. Are you angry?

You shove me I’ll hit you won’t let you get away

You cut your car in front of mine I’ll make you rue the day
You’re different from me so you I’ll have to hit
If there’s something you don’t understand it’s safest to kill it

You’re angry. Are you angry?

Well I heard you’re a black jewish homosexual queer
I’m afraid I must exterminate you fill me full of fear
It’s bad for my blood pressure it puts me under strain
One day I’ll die there’ll be so much pain

You’re angry. Oh you’re so angry …

Overall Meaning

The Tiger Lillies's song Anger is a haunting exploration of the destructive power of anger. The lyrics question the causes of anger and point out the tragic consequences that follow when anger goes unchecked. The song opens with a repetitive questioning of whether the listener is angry, presenting anger as a pervasive and ever-present issue. This sets the tone for the rest of the song's exploration of the darker side of anger.

The first verse goes on to address the question of violence, suggesting that those who are quick to anger are also quick to resort to violence. The lyrics continue to paint a bleak picture of the consequences of anger, suggesting that it is a never-ending tragedy that runs from day to day. The second verse takes an even darker turn, with references to physical violence as a means of asserting dominance over others. The line "If there's something you don't understand it's safest to kill it" is particularly chilling, suggesting that anger can be used to justify extreme forms of violence.

The final verse takes the lyrics into even more disturbing territory, with a reference to the holocaust and the extermination of minority groups. This suggests that anger can be used to justify even the most horrific forms of violence, with the singer suggesting that they would be willing to commit genocide to alleviate their own feelings of anger and fear. Overall, the lyrics of Anger paint a disturbing picture of the destructive power of this dangerous emotion.

Line by Line Meaning

Are you angry in the morning? Are you angry in the night?
Do you feel intense frustration and hostility during the start and close of your day?

Are you always ready with violence to fight?
Do you consistently exhibit a strong inclination to engage in physical combat?

Well that anger is an illness that will take you away
This anger is a severe disorder that will ultimately result in your demise.

It’s a never-ending tragedy and it runs from day to day.
The sorrowful consequences of this anger remain unavoidable and persistent.

If you’re angry. Are you angry?
Do you possess this same bitter, furious sentiment that I am describing?

You shove me I’ll hit you won’t let you get away
If you push me, I will retaliate with physical force and not permit your escape.

You cut your car in front of mine I’ll make you rue the day
If you recklessly operate your vehicle in front of me, I will ensure that you regret that decision.

You’re different from me so you I’ll have to hit
Due to our contrasting qualities, I must resort to violence against you.

If there’s something you don’t understand it’s safest to kill it
If something is confusing or unfamiliar to you, the most secure solution is to eliminate it altogether.

You’re angry. Are you angry?
Do you share the same rancorous and irate feelings that I hold?

Well I heard you’re a black jewish homosexual queer
I have heard that you associate with several races, religions, and sexual orientations that differ from my own.

I’m afraid I must exterminate you fill me full of fear
Regrettably, I feel compelled to eliminate you, causing an unbearable amount of terror to fill me.

It’s bad for my blood pressure it puts me under strain
This situation negatively impacts my physical health and places me under a great deal of stress.

One day I’ll die there’ll be so much pain
At some point, my life will end and the agony stemming from these feelings will likely persist.

You’re angry. Oh you’re so angry …
Your anger is excessive and overwhelming.

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