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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Teardrops
The Tiger Lillies Lyrics
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No one sees your teardrops as the candles start to dim
No one ever holds you you lose and never win
The more they will not see you the more the state you're in
Teardrops
When your on your on your deathbed they might hold your hand
No one wants the raindrops or your withered flesh
Only want you when you're young and smart and fresh
Teardrops
No one wants to know you when you're down and out
No one wants to hear it shut their ears and shout
So your teardrops they just blow in the wind
Your teardrops falling in you're mug of tin
Are blowing in the wind
The lyrics to The Tiger Lillies' song Teardrops paints a bleak and harrowing picture of society's treatment of the forgotten and downtrodden. The first line, "No one hears your teardrops as they blow in the wind," suggests that the singer's pain is invisible to those around them. Their suffering goes unnoticed and unacknowledged, as symbolized by teardrops that "no one sees."
The line "No one ever holds you you lose and never win" speaks to the isolation and loneliness that the singer feels, despite their valiant efforts to connect with others. The more they try to be seen and heard, the more they're overlooked and disregarded, and the worse their state becomes.
The second verse is even more devastating as it describes the singer's final moments. "When you're on your deathbed they might hold your hand," suggests that even in death, the singer is only important to those around them as a means of appeasing their own consciences. They'll make plans for their next holiday, ignoring the plight of the person dying beside them. The singer notes that "No one wants the raindrops or your withered flesh," intimating that the singer's physical and emotional state repels those around them. The final words of the verse, "Only want you when you're young and smart and fresh," drive these concepts home even further, highlighting society's obsession with youth and beauty and how that distorts our perception of others.
Overall, Teardrops is a tragic song that paints a heart-wrenching picture of how society treats those on the fringes. The lyrics are a commentary on the way that we overlook and forget about those who are struggling the most, and how our tendency to value people only for their youth and attractiveness perpetuates this cycle of neglect and abuse.
Line by Line Meaning
No one hears your teardrops as they blow in the wind
When you cry alone, no one bothers to listen or care, and your tears are left to be swept away by the breeze.
No one sees your teardrops as the candles start to dim
Even when you cry in plain sight, people tend to ignore it and move on, as if they cannot see your pain and suffering.
No one ever holds you you lose and never win
No one offers you a helping hand or even tries to understand your troubles. Instead, you are left alone to face your problems and failures.
The more they will not see you the more the state you're in
The more people ignore your cries for help, the worse your mental and emotional state deteriorates to the point of no return.
When your on your on your deathbed they might hold your hand
People tend to show sympathy and empathy only when it's too late, like when someone is on their deathbed and there's nothing else left to do.
While they for their holiday they make their plans
While people are busy making plans for their vacations and personal agendas, they forget about those who are less fortunate and struggle with everyday life.
No one wants the raindrops or your withered flesh
People tend to avoid the unpleasant things in life, like sadness and decay, and only focus on the beautiful and young aspects of life.
Only want you when you're young and smart and fresh
People tend to value external qualities like youth, intelligence, and attractiveness over genuine human connection and empathy.
No one wants to know you when you're down and out
People tend to distance themselves from those who are struggling and vulnerable, instead of offering support and understanding.
No one wants to hear it shut their ears and shout
When confronted with another person's pain and suffering, people tend to turn a blind eye or shut their ears and refuse to listen and acknowledge the problem.
So your teardrops they just blow in the wind
Your tears and pain are left unseen and unheard, left to be carried away by the wind and forgotten by the world.
Your teardrops falling in you're mug of tin
Your tears only fall in your own empty and meaningless container, unable to be shared or seen by others who could offer comfort or understanding.
Are blowing in the wind
Your pain and suffering are carried away by the wind, left unresolved and unrecognized by the world around you.
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Annie-dx5oj
No one hears your teardrops as they blow in the wind
No one sees your teardrops as the candles start to dim
No one ever holds you you lose and never win
The more they will not see you the more the state you're in
Teardrops
When your on your on your deathbed they might hold your hand
While they for their holiday they make their plans
No one wants the raindrops or your withered flesh
Only want you when you're young and smart and fresh
Teardrops
No one wants to know you when you're down and out
No one wants to hear it shut their ears and shout
So your teardrops they just blow in the wind
Your teardrops falling in you're mug of tin
Are blowing in the wind
@ElisavetSchina
Pure Magic!!!... Love you, Tiger Lillies!!!...
@teresadavidson5705
no nah blauuuight t
@koffinkat666
Pure genius
@janklaus2594
so touching and beautiful......i saw them last night and It was very emotional....
@liudmilah4296
Discovered them only tonight. What a pity not earlier!
@xerotonin6776
To think, I have Slipknot to thank and a random commenter who knew the song of The Tiger Lillies that the band played on the PA after their show. The song was Hell.
@bumpinthenite2
this thing pleases us.
@jacc0placc0
haha it sure fuckin does this thing
@user-lk9bb5xu8h
Вы бесподобны.
@12boocat55
I needed this... but didn't know it. Recently found tiger lillies, was always a Klaus Nomi fan...I balance my happy side with a sad, depressed side. But, I do not want to get stuck in either for too long.