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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Worms
The Tiger Lillies Lyrics
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The worms are eating you
The man eats the fish, the fish eats the worm
The worm eats the prince nothing we learn
Is it true
You are broken, sick and weak
The worms queue up to you eat
Is it true
They place your body into the dirt
The worms they are waiting they're alert
The worms eat your body a fisherman comes
And into his bucket the worms they are flung
Is it true
Soon you will die
At your funeral they will cry
Is it true
The worm in the water
The fish takes a look
The fish bites the worm the fish bites the hook
The fish he can scream the fish he can shout
From the water now he's ripped out
Is it true
You are broken, sick and weak
The worms queue up to you eat
Is it true
The hook now it lies in the fish’s gut
The hook is ripped out the fish’s life's cut
The fish tastes so good fried in the pan
The fish is eaten by the man
Is it true
You are broken, sick and weak
The worms queue up to you eat
Is it true
The Tiger Lillies's song "Worms" explores the cyclical nature of life in a macabre and thought-provoking way. The opening lines set the tone of the song with "The worms they gnaw the worms they chew, the worms are eating you." These lines convey how organisms feed on each other, and ultimately, no life is spared from this cycle of consumption. The song proceeds to discuss how the man eats the fish, and the fish eats the worm, while the worm eats the prince, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all life, regardless of social status. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, questioning whether it is true that the worms are queuing up to eat the broken, sick, and weak.
The second verse talks about the aftermath of death, where the body is placed into the dirt and awaits being eaten by worms. The imagery of the worms waiting, alert to devour the body, creates a sense of unease and inevitability that death is an inescapable part of life. The verse ends with the image of a fisherman collecting the worms, highlighting how even in death, the body continues to serve a purpose in nature.
The third verse presents a metaphor for the circle of life, where the fish eats the worm, and the hook pierces through the digestive tract. The fish, now caught, screams and shouts as it is pulled from the water, further emphasizing how all organisms share the same instinctive impulse to survive. The verse concludes with the image of the fish being fried and eaten by the man, completing the cycle of consumption that began with the worms eating the body.
Overall, "Worms" highlights the morbid reality that every living organism will ultimately be consumed by others. The song is a powerful commentary on the fragility of life and the interconnectedness of all living things.
Line by Line Meaning
The worms they gnaw the worms they chew,
The worms are constantly feeding on the remains of a deceased being.
The worms are eating you
The worms are consuming the flesh of a deceased body.
The man eats the fish, the fish eats the worm
In the food chain, the larger predator eats the smaller predator, who in turn feeds on the prey.
The worm eats the prince nothing we learn
Even a powerful and noble figure like a prince is vulnerable and can be consumed by lowly worms.
Is it true
You are broken, sick and weak
The worms queue up to you eat
Is it true
The impending death of an individual and the inevitability of being consumed by worms after death.
They place your body into the dirt
The remains of a deceased person are buried into the ground.
The worms they are waiting they're alert
Worms are constantly searching for a source of nourishment and a buried body presents an ideal opportunity.
The worms eat your body a fisherman comes
And into his bucket the worms they are flung
Worms that have consumed the flesh of a buried body are then used as bait by fishermen.
Soon you will die
At your funeral they will cry
Is it true
Death is inevitable and despite the mourning that will occur, ultimately one's body will become a source of nourishment for worms.
The worm in the water
The fish takes a look
The fish bites the worm the fish bites the hook
The fishing process begins with a worm being placed on a hook to attract a fish.
The fish he can scream the fish he can shout
From the water now he's ripped out
Fish are capable of experiencing pain and discomfort when they are caught by a fisherman.
The hook now it lies in the fish’s gut
The hook is ripped out the fish’s life's cut
The fish tastes so good fried in the pan
The fish is eaten by the man
The cycle of predation continues as the fish is caught, killed, and ultimately consumed by a human being.
Contributed by Christopher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
westgoten
Well well, it looks like i found another song to play at my funeral.
Nina Sgro
This song is soothing in the weirdest way
Olga Ship
гениально!