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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Release Me
The Tiger Lillies Lyrics
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From all of this pain
Another night of torment
Never sunshine always rain
And it never helps the kindness
That people try to show
Just makes it feel more tragic
I am drowning in the greyness
Suffocating in this grief
Tell me my life is not mine to take
Go ahead, call me a thief
And it never helps the kindness
That people try to show
Just makes it feel more tragic
Release me let me go
I'm drowning in the pain
That my life does make
Broken spirit broken soul
No more can I take
I'm drowning in the moonbeams
The blackest night
Reflecting a glass
I give up the fight
Swallowed up
With no air to breathe
Broken by your words
How they deceive the poisoned by revenge
And bitter spite
I donโt care if you're right
Don't care if you're wrong or right
There the water it beckons me
An early grave that waits for me
|:Sweet suicide release meย :|
Release me let me go
The Tiger Lilliesโ song Release Me delves deep into the theme of suicide as the lyrics describe the pain, grief, and torment felt by someone who sees death as a relief from their crushing circumstances. The singer pleads for release from the unbearable agony they feel, the ever-present rain and grief that consume them. They talk about the futility of kindness and how it feels even more tragic as it doesn't change their dark state of mind. The lyrics describe drowning in the greyness, wanting to stop the pain their life is causing, and feeling broken in spirit and soul beyond repair. The moonbeams and blackest night reflecting a glass represent the bleakness and despair present at every turn of their life, leading to a feeling of defeat. They describe being swallowed up with no air to breathe, broken by the words of others filled with revenge and spite. The song ends with an impassioned plea to be released from the never-ending pain through suicide.
The song's strength lies in its deep empathy for those contemplating taking their own life. The lyrics and melancholic melody create a visceral impact on the listener, bringing to light the raw reality of suicidal thoughts and the overwhelming sense of despair that an individual in that state feels. Even though the song is emotionally heavy, it aims to create a safe space for the listener and encourages empathy and understanding. The lyrics are a call for society to take mental health seriously and provide support for those in need, without stigma, shame or judgement.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet suicide release me
The singer is pleading for death to free them from their emotional and mental pain
From all of this pain
The singer is suffering from intense emotional and mental pain and wants to be released from it
Another night of torment
The singer is experiencing nightly torment and agony due to their emotional pain
Never sunshine always rain
The singer's life is emotionally dark and full of sadness and hopelessness
And it never helps the kindness
The emotional support and kindness from others do not alleviate the singer's pain
That people try to show
The singer receives some emotional support from people around them, but it is not enough to help them heal
Just makes it feel more tragic
The singer feels a deeper sense of sadness and tragedy despite people's efforts to help them
Release me let me go
The singer wants to be freed from their emotional pain and suffering
I am drowning in the greyness
The singer feels overwhelmed and suffocated by their emotional pain, which makes them feel dead inside
Suffocating in this grief
The singer is emotionally suffocated by their grief and pain
Tell me my life is not mine to take
The singer wants someone to convince them that they do not need to take their own life, suggesting suicidal thoughts
Go ahead, call me a thief
The singer is willing to accept any insult or criticism for their desire to take their own life
I'm drowning in the pain
The singer is overwhelmed and engulfed by their emotional pain
That my life does make
The singer's life is the cause of their emotional pain and suffering
Broken spirit broken soul
The singer is emotionally broken inside
No more can I take
The singer has reached their breaking point and can no longer endure their pain
I'm drowning in the moonbeams
The singer is plagued by sadness and hopelessness, reflected in the moon's light
The blackest night
The singer sees no light in their life, only darkness and despair
Reflecting a glass
The singer sees their reflection, which shows their emotional suffering and pain
I give up the fight
The singer has given up on fighting their emotional pain and wants to be released from it
Swallowed up
The singer feels consumed or overwhelmed by their emotional pain
With no air to breathe
The singer feels suffocated and trapped by their pain, similar to being starved of oxygen
Broken by your words
The singer has been emotionally damaged by the words or actions of others
How they deceive the poisoned by revenge
The singer is consumed by thoughts of revenge against those who hurt them, but this only poisons them more
And bitter spite
The singer feels a deep sense of resentment and anger towards others due to their pain
I donโt care if you're right
The singer is so consumed by their pain that they do not care about anything else, even if they know it to be true
Don't care if you're wrong or right
The singer is so consumed by their pain that they do not care about anyone or anything, regardless of right or wrong
There the water it beckons me
The singer is tempted to take their own life by drowning themselves in water
An early grave that waits for me
The singer believes that death by suicide is the only way out of their emotional pain and will lead to an early death
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@andreasgeorgiou8509
Sweet suicide release me
From all of this pain
Another night of torment
Never sunshine always rain
And it never helps the kindness
That people try to show
Just makes it feel more tragic
Release me let me go
I am drowning in the greyness
Suffocating in this grief
Tell me my life is not mine to take
Go ahead, call me a thief
And it never helps the kindness
That people try to show
Just makes it feel more tragic
Release me let me go
I'm drowning in the pain
That my life does make
Broken spirit broken soul
No more can I take
I'm drowning in the moonbeams
The blackest night
Reflecting a glass
I give up the fight
Swallowed up
With no air to breathe
Broken by your words
How they deceive the poisoned by revenge
And bitter spite
I donโt care if you're right
Don't care if you're wrong or right
There the water it beckons me
An early grave that waits for me
|:Sweet suicide release me :|
Release me let me go
@danigarcia3531
Dulce suicidio, libรฉrame
De todo este dolor
Otra noche de tormento
Nunca amanece, siempre llueve.
Y nunca ayuda la bondad
Que la gente intenta demostrar
Simplemente me hace sentir mรกs trรกgico
Libรฉrame, dรฉjame partir.
Ahogรกndome en lo sombrรญo
Sofocado en este dolor
Dime que mi vida no es mรญa para tomarla
Llรกmame ladrรณn.
Ahogรกndome en el dolor
Que mi vida provoca
Espรญritu roto, alma rota
No puedo hacer mรกs.
Ahogรกndome en los destellos de la luna
De la noche mรกs negra
Reflejada en el cristal, eso es todo
Renuncio a la lucha.
Tragado
Sin aire para respirar
Roto por tus palabras
ยฟCรณmo pudiste mentir?
Estoy envenenado de venganza
Y rencor amargo.
No importa si te equivocas
O si tienes la razรณn
El agua me llama
Una tumba temprana espera por mรญ.
Dulce suicidio, libรฉrame
De toda esta miseria
Dulce suicidio, libรฉrame
Hazme libre
Hazme libre
Hazme libre.
@Haroupi
Sweet suicide release me / From all of this pain
Another night of torment / Never sunshine always rain
And it never helps the kindness / That people try to show
Just makes it feel more tragic / Release me let me go
I am drowning in the greyness / Suffocating in this grief
Tell me my life is not mine to take / Go ahead, call me a thief
And it never helps the kindness / That people try to show
Just makes it feel more tragic / Release me let me go
I'm drowning in the pain / That my life does make
Broken spirit broken soul / No more can I take
I'm drowning in the moonbeams / The blackest night
Reflecting a glass / I give up the fight
Swallowed up / With no air to breathe
Broken by your words / How they deceive the poisoned by revenge
And bitter spite / I donโt care if you're right
Don't care if you're wrong or right / There the water it beckons me
An early grave that waits for me / Sweet suicide release me
Release me let me go...
@Ender4488
I can't imagine one could perform this better, cos it's a masterpiece, created by the greatest composers of Art. Every time, returning back to Tiger lillies, I get only this: the understanding of everything.
@dscott2542
This poetry is truly beautiful
@krasotka_Nelly
Martyn Jacques is a genius, I'm so grateful to him for his work
@LudwigPurple
That's just utterly beautiful, one of my all time favourites.
@TheRuioliveira203
Wonderful! Gorgeous music and lyrics, as usual with The Tiger Lillies... Many thanks for posting!
@karenp943
Stunning ~ the dark dwelling within us ~ feeling the light and shade of deep emotions. Beautiful.
@MsAnna2206
This voice, these lyrics, this music...inside my heart!
@christocr
Interesting combination: the lyrics are certainly depressing and dark, but I don't find the music depressing at all. I find it beautiful, sublime, and very relaxing. It's like floating on a cloud. I would love this sort of music as just instrumental--not to say that I don't like the song the way it is. It's just that without the lyrics it would be just refreshing; with the lyrics, it's a mixture of refreshing, sad, and dark.
@krasotka_Nelly
Yes, I totally agree with you
I like a contract between relaxing music and dark lyrics about broken person who has given up
@ShutUpWesley
โโโ@@krasotka_Nelly Try: Not Tomorrow (Akira Yamaoka) and find the Rock cover version.
It does not have lyrics, but the music is enough ๐