The Tiger Lillies are a three-piece band, formed in 1989 by singer-songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴The Tiger Lillies are a three-piece band, formed in 1989 by singer-songwriter Martyn Jacques and based in London.
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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Weak
The Tiger Lillies Lyrics

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I was walking down the street
With a terrible deceit
In my heart
I had lots of precious plans
To find the flames
And then depart

And all of these words

Well, they're just a deceit
To hide what within is weak

Your evil has no bounds
So ears to the floor
And hear the sound
And you were born in hell
Craving everything and that as well

And all of these words
They're just a deceit
To hide what within is weak

Is weak, is weak, is weak

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of "Weak," the singer is walking down the street with a "terrible deceit" in their heart. They have plans to find the flames and depart. The lyrics suggest that there is something dark, possibly even dangerous, within the singer's heart that they are trying to hide. The second verse introduces the idea of evil without bounds, possibly referencing someone or something specific. The singer suggests that they can hear this evil, and that it is all-consuming. The final repetition of "is weak" reinforces the idea that despite any plans or attempts to conceal the darkness within, it ultimately undermines the singer's strength.

One possible interpretation of these lyrics is that they describe the struggle to overcome an addiction, mental illness, or harmful behavior. The "precious plans" to find the flames and depart could represent a longing to self-destruct, while the deceit is the justifications or rationalizations that keep the singer from seeking help or addressing their underlying issues. The idea of being born in hell and craving everything could refer to a feeling of being trapped or controlled by impulses that the singer feels powerless to resist. The repeated assertion that what is within is weak suggests a sense of defeat or resignation.

Line by Line Meaning

I was walking down the street
I was strolling in the city

With a terrible deceit
Feeling dreadful and dishonest

In my heart
Deep down in my soul

I had lots of precious plans
I had many important goals

To find the flames
To seek out excitement

And then depart
And then leave everything behind

And all of these words
All of these things I say

Well, they're just a deceit
Are merely lies

To hide what within is weak
To conceal my inner vulnerability

Your evil has no bounds
You are incredibly wicked

So ears to the floor
Listen carefully