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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Stay Away From Him
The Tiger Lillies Lyrics
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Who will the powers that be happily offend
For such a man disaster it does wait
Such a man will only your young heart break
|: Stay away from him :|
Stay away from him who is not prepared to bend
For such a man the tears you cry could fill a lake
Stay away from him for pity’s sake
|: Stay away from him :|
Stay away from him who is not prepared to bend
Such a man will never to happiness be friends
Disaster will be his only fate
Death and destruction, the very earth does quake
|: Stay away from him :|
The Tiger Lillies's song, Stay Away From Him, portrays the warning of staying away from a man who is not willing to compromise or adapt. The lyrics emphasize the danger of being with someone who refuses to bend or comply with societal norms, and who will gladly offend those in power. The consequence of being with such a man is disaster and heartbreak, for he will never be at peace with himself, and his tears will only cause suffering.
The repetition of the phrase "Stay away from him" acts as a cautionary refrain, amplifying the importance of the message. The lyrics continue to highlight the danger of being with someone who does not value happiness, as their fate will only lead to disaster, death, and destruction. The very earth will shake under the burden of such a man's presence.
The song acts as a warning to those who may be attracted to the allure of someone who appears strong and uncompromising. The lyrics suggest that such a person is not worthy of young hearts and their idealism, as their intentions are not pure, and ultimately, their actions will only cause harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay away from him who is not prepared to bend
Keep your distance from someone who refuses to compromise or adapt
Who will the powers that be happily offend
He has no respect for authority and is willing to go against those in charge
For such a man disaster it does wait
Failure and tragedy are inevitable for someone who acts in this way
Such a man will only your young heart break
He will only bring you pain and heartache, especially if you are young and vulnerable
Peace of mind for such a man can only be pretend
He cannot find true inner peace due to his stubbornness and disregard for others
For such a man the tears you cry could fill a lake
He will cause so much emotional distress that you will cry an ocean of tears
Stay away from him for pity’s sake
For your own sake, do not get involved with this type of person
Such a man will never to happiness be friends
His attitude and behavior make it impossible for him to find true happiness or friendship
Disaster will be his only fate
His refusal to bend guarantees that he will only experience calamity and misfortune in life
Death and destruction, the very earth does quake
His actions are so destructive that they can even cause the earth to tremble with fear
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.