Tiger Rag
The Washboard Rhythm Kings Lyrics
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Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
Where oh where can he be?
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
Where oh where can he be?
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
The lyrics to The Washboard Rhythm Kings' "Tiger Rag" are a call to action for the band to play the popular tune. The repetition of "Where's that tiger?" and "Hold that tiger!" create a sense of urgency and excitement, urging the audience to join in on the fun of the performance. The lyrics also suggest a physicality to the music, with commands to "choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him", emphasizing the high-energy nature of the song.
The line "Low or highbrow, they all cry now" speaks to the popularity of the tune across different social classes. The Tiger Rag was an immensely popular song in the early 20th century, with its infectious melody and catchy lyrics. The lyrics to this version of the song are playful and lighthearted, encouraging the audience to let loose and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Where is the lively and exciting energy we seek?
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
We need that lively and exciting energy. Where can we find it?
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Keep that lively and exciting energy going!
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Make sure that lively and exciting energy keeps going at all costs!
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
We still haven't found that lively and exciting energy. Where could it be?
Where oh where can he be?
We are still searching for that lively and exciting energy.
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
Regardless of social class, everyone wants to experience that lively and exciting energy.
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
"Please produce that lively and exciting energy for me to enjoy."
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Antonio Sbarro, Edwin Edwards, Henry Ragas, Larry Shields, Sidney Bechet
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Wikipedia: '"Tiger Rag" by the Washboard Rhythm Kings was a virtually out-of-control performance, with a rocking washboard and unusually high energy. It opens with a repeated one-note guitar lick that would transform into a chord in the hands of Robert Johnson, T-Bone Walker and others. This is just one of many recordings by spasm bands, jug bands, and skiffle groups that have the same wild, informal feel that early rock and roll had."
@catalinamartinez891
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@Quinellipe
Thanks for posting this!