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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The Ancient Mariner
The Tiger Lillies Lyrics
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he sees what you can't see
The ancient mariner
is free he is free
The ancient mariner
each murder now been named
The ancient mariner
The wedding guest fears him
for what he's seen and done
Each ill wind that he sailed
but now his course is run
The ancient mariner
the demons in his head
Each one now has been slayed
each one now is dead
The spirits in the wind sing
to him in his dreams
And God in a storm-tossed cloud
The mariner has seen
So if the demons say to you
You cannot find the truth
then that's not true
The lyrics to The Tiger Lillies’ song “The Ancient Mariner” are a haunting tribute to the classic poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The song captures the essence of the poem-- the haunting tales of a sailor who has been cursed for killing an albatross. The “ancient mariner” is a man who has seen things that no one else could see, and his journey has led him to a place where he is free from the vices that tormented him. Though the wedding guest fears him, the mariner is at peace with himself and the world. He has conquered the demons in his head, and each one has been defeated. The spirits in the wind sing to him in his dreams, and he has even seen God in a storm-tossed cloud.
The song is a lyrical masterpiece that intricately weaves together the themes of guilt, redemption, and mortality. The imagery is vivid and haunting, and it perfectly captures the mood and tone of the poem. The Tiger Lillies’ music is a perfect match for the lyrics, and the haunting melody adds to the overall sense of sadness and despair that permeates the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The ancient mariner
The sailor from old times
he sees what you can't see
He has witnessed things beyond one's imagination
is free he is free
He has become free from his past sins and regrets
each murder now been named
He has taken the responsibility of every crime that he has committed at sea
each vice now he's tamed
He has overcome his sinful habits and desires
The wedding guest fears him
The listener in the poem is afraid of the mariner's dark stories
for what he's seen and done
Because of the things he has witnessed and the actions he has taken
Each ill wind that he sailed
The sailor faced many hardships and misfortunes during his voyage
but now his course is run
But his journey has come to an end
the demons in his head
The negative thoughts and feelings inside his mind
Each one now has been slayed
He has successfully overcome each and every one of his inner demons
each one now is dead
He has defeated his negative thoughts and emotions
The spirits in the wind sing
The voices in the air whisper to him
to him in his dreams
Communicating with him in his subconscious state
And God in a storm-tossed cloud
He has seen God's presence in the chaotic nature
The mariner has seen
The sailor has witnessed supernatural and divine events
So if the demons say to you
This is a warning to not let your negative thoughts take over
You cannot find the truth
Do not listen to the lies that your inner demons tell you
then that's not true
Their words are false, and you must ignore them to find the true path
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Igor Semenov
одна из самых оригинальных групп. слушаю достаточно редко, но с большим удовольствием
WAYNE BROTHERWAYNE
Miss them live...these guys are malignamente perfect!
Dei geni!!!!!!!!
salesianoification
Beautiful ❤ I loved 😍 👍👍👍
Graeme Swanson
The Tiger Lillies are brilliant live and this album understands Coleridge perfectly.
Phillip Ephraim
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Fabian Allan
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Wolfi L
The first notes from a theremin, lending a lovely eeriness ... How utterly perfect!
laladieladada
i can never tell if it's a Theremin or a Musical Saw but yes! it's beautiful...
Wolfi L
@laladieladada I guess that Adrian Stout plays both, but it sounded to me like a Theremin. In either case, it is both beautiful and eerie, perfect to draw me in. By the way, about 15 years ago, I went to a friend's art show and actually watched someone (a friend of hers) playing the musical saw. What a wonderful experience!