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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Lobotomy
The Tiger Lillies Lyrics
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Lobotomy, lobotomy, the best thing you can have
You’ll never be depressed again you’ll never be sad
All your pain is cleansed, now let’s celebrate
I tell you how you’re gonna feel you’re gonna feel great
Lobotomy, lobotomy, you will have such fun
The pain starts when you start to think you’re so much better dumb
This solution’s perfect, for one and all
Lobotomy, lobotomy, well it won’t hurt will this
And even if it does, you won’t remember it
All you freaks are perverts, perverts through and through
So let them disengage your brains, the best thing they can do
Lobotomy, lobotomy, for them you are a pest
Lobotomy, lobotomy, you know it’s for the best
When between the temples you feel nice and numb
That’s when, my little freaks, you can have such fun
Lobotomy, it’s gotta be, lobotomy, it’s gotta be
Lobotomy, lobotomy, you know you will feel fine
For when your brains don’t work no more you join the divine
No sense of irritation at what you think is unjust
No longer when they lock you up will you in anger thrust
Lobotomy, it’s gotta be, lobotomy, it’s gotta be
Lobotomy, it’s gotta be, lobotomy, it’s gotta be
Lobotomy, lobotomy, lobotomy, it’s gotta be
Lobotomy, it’s gotta be, lobotomy, it’s gotta be
Loboooooooooooooo-tomy
Then you’ll all be vegetables, you might smell a bit
But after your lobotomy you will not know it
The lyrics to The Tiger Lillies’ song Lobotomy speak of the act of voluntary and involuntary lobotomy, a procedure that involves the surgical removal of a portion of the brain in order to treat mental illness. The singer of the song champions this procedure as a solution to the pain and depression that life can bring. The lyrics repeatedly encourage the listener to submit to a lobotomy, as the resulting lack of cognitive thought will lead to “no sense of irritation at what you think is unjust” and an escape from anger and frustration.
The song is a commentary on the flawed nature of early mental health interventions and the desperation that people with mental illness have experienced in seeking relief from their suffering. The lyrics also suggest a societal view that people with mental illness were thought of as freaks and perverts, in need of a solution that would make them more acceptable to society. The repeated mantra of “lobotomy, lobotomy” enforces the idea that this procedure is the only way out of emotional turmoil and pain.
In contrast, the upbeat, circus-like melody and vocal delivery of the song create a sense of unease in the listener. The contrast between the lightness of the music and the dark message of the lyrics suggests that the singer is not to be trusted and may not have the best interest of the listener in mind. Overall, Lobotomy presents a disturbing portrait of early psychiatric treatments and the societal attitudes towards mental illness in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Lobotomy, it’s gotta be, lobotomy
The singer is advocating for lobotomy
Lobotomy, lobotomy, the best thing you can have
The singer believes lobotomy is the best option for those who are depressed or in pain
You’ll never be depressed again you’ll never be sad
The singer believes that lobotomy can cure depression and sadness
All your pain is cleansed, now let’s celebrate
The singer believes that lobotomy can cleanse one's pain and it should be celebrated
I tell you how you’re gonna feel you’re gonna feel great
The singer assures that lobotomy will make one feel great
Lobotomy, lobotomy, you will have such fun
The singer believes that getting a lobotomy will be fun
The pain starts when you start to think you’re so much better dumb
The singer is suggesting that those who think they are smarter than others are experiencing mental pain
So all you freaks now in the world line up against the wall
The singer is referring to those who criticize lobotomy as freaks and they should be 'put against the wall'
This solution’s perfect, for one and all
The singer believes that lobotomy is a perfect solution for everyone
Lobotomy, lobotomy, well it won’t hurt will this
The singer is assuring that lobotomy won't be hurtful
And even if it does, you won’t remember it
The singer believes that even if lobotomy hurts, the patient won’t remember it
All you freaks are perverts, perverts through and through
The singer calls anyone who doubts lobotomy a pervert
So let them disengage your brains, the best thing they can do
The singer believes that disengaging one's brain through lobotomy is the best option
Lobotomy, lobotomy, for them you are a pest
The singer is suggesting that doctors see patients as pests and lobotomy is the solution to this problem
Lobotomy, lobotomy, you know it’s for the best
The singer believes that lobotomy is the best option for everyone, despite any doubts
When between the temples you feel nice and numb
The singer is referring to the feeling of numbness between the temples after lobotomy
That’s when, my little freaks, you can have such fun
The singer is addressing those who doubt lobotomy as 'little freaks' and is insisting that after lobotomy, they will have fun
Lobotomy, lobotomy, you know you will feel fine
The singer is assuring that the patient will feel fine after lobotomy
For when your brains don’t work no more you join the divine
The singer is suggesting that after lobotomy, one will reach the level of divine, as they don't have to worry about their brains anymore
No sense of irritation at what you think is unjust
The singer is insinuating that after lobotomy, one will not have any sense of irritation towards injustice
No longer when they lock you up will you in anger thrust
The singer is suggesting that one will not get angry when put into confinement after lobotomy
Loboooooooooooooo-tomy
The chorus is once again calling for lobotomy
Then you’ll all be vegetables, you might smell a bit
The singer is saying that after lobotomy, one will behave like vegetables and might smell bad
But after your lobotomy you will not know it
The singer is suggesting that the patient will not be able to tell if they are smelling bad or not after lobotomy
Contributed by Violet Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lobotomy, it's gotta be, lobotomy
Lobotomy, lobotomy, the best thing you can have
You'll never be depressed again you'll never be sad
All your pain is cleansed, now let's celebrate
I tell you how you're gonna feel you're gonna feel great
Lobotomy, lobotomy, you will have such fun
The pain starts when you start to think you're so much better dumb
So all you freaks now in the world line up against the wall
This solution's perfect, for one and all
Lobotomy, lobotomy, well it won't hurt will this
And even if it does, you won't remember it
All you freaks are perverts, perverts through and through
So let them disengage your brains, the best thing they can do
Lobotomy, lobotomy, for them you are a pest
Lobotomy, lobotomy, you know it's for the best
When between the temples you feel nice and numb
That's when, my little freaks, you can have such fun
Lobotomy, it's gotta be, lobotomy, it's gotta be
Lobotomy, lobotomy, you know you will feel fine
For when your brains don't work no more you join the divine
No sense of irritation at what you think is unjust
No longer when they lock you up will you in anger thrust
Lobotomy, it's gotta be, lobotomy, it's gotta be
Lobotomy, it's gotta be, lobotomy, it's gotta be
Lobotomy, lobotomy, lobotomy, it's gotta be
Lobotomy, it's gotta be, lobotomy, it's gotta be
Loboooooooooooooo-tomy
Then you'll all be vegetables, you might smell a bit
But after your lobotomy you will not know it
@Viperahal
Live, Laugh, Lobotomy
@justelilly
" Lobotomy, the best thing you can have You'll never be depressed again you'll never be sad..No sense of irritation at what you think is unjust.."
@EdietheKitty
This is one of the only songs I have by these guys. :< It's one of my favourites too.
@user-em2pe3rf4h
The best Lobotomy since Joey Dee Dee Tommy and Johnny Ramone. 🍄🍄🍄
@leewalen-kamp5839
Love, love, love the Tiger Lillies!
@sergiodiflatus2736
As a professional lobotomizer at musicfestivals (mainly at gabbafestivals) i swear this song is correct! It's a joy for everyone!
@sergiodiflatus2736
рециркуляция правда
@sergiodiflatus2736
VERY kayfovo GROUP Balda PANCAKES WITH HER NOW translator don't work But Pancake? Blini?
@sergiodiflatus2736
I see, there's a need for a lobotomy? Do you like it through the forehead or the eye? It's cheap!
@sergiodiflatus2736
why not !?