He debuted the autumn of 2003 with the EP Trouble and Desire on legendary Swedish independent label Startracks. The EP included the track Sam, as in Samantha for which a dramatic and striking video was made by director Magnus Renfors. Interest came quickly both in Sweden and abroad. The EP was released the same autumn in the US on the Parasol label. Straight after the EP's release Rasmus set out on a month long solo tour stateside and also had time to squeeze in a tour of Germany with only this EP released.
Tiger Lou is also involved in several other musical constellations: Araki, Las Puertas (along with his wife Andrea, Firefox AK) and Yun Bao to name a few.
The album Is My Head Still On? was released the spring of 2004 which included the singles and videos Oh Horatio, Sell Out and The War Between Us. The feedback was excellent and Tiger Lou was nominated "Newcomer of the Year" at the Swedish alternative music awards Manifest and the video for "Oh Horatio", again directed by Magnus Renfors, was nominated for a Swedish Grammi in the "Best Video" category. Tiger Lou continued to tour both with a band and as a solo act. A long tour with Weeping Willows in Scandinavia, solo shows and additional band tours covering Germany, Holland, Austria and Belgium followed. Slowly but surely a strong and loyal fan base was building.
The touring band consists of Pontus Levahn on drums, Erik Welén on bass and Mathias Johansson on guitar. Rolf Klinth has co-produced all of Tiger Lou’s recordings since 1997 and is as important to Tiger Lou as water is to plants. He is trying to quit smoking, is disturbed by the thought of touching butter or margarine, prefers dancing to "Frequency" by Rex The Dog and ranks "Rushmore" as the best film ever.
Rasmus Kellerman was born 1980 and is currently living and writing music in Berlin. He works as a graphic designer, likes film and enjoys a good Rioja wine. The name Tiger Lou is taken from the carachter Tiger Lu in the film "Fong Sai-Yuk" from 1993.
Tiger Lou's second album The Loyal was released in 2005. His music has also been featured on the American television show "The OC".
Third album "A Partial Print" to be released on the 22nd of October 2008.
Official website: http://www.tigerlou.net/
Nixon
Tiger Lou Lyrics
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The song "Nixon" by Tiger Lou is a dark yet introspective exploration of the emotions of an individual who feels neglected and unappreciated. The lyrics suggest a sense of melancholy and frustration as well as a strong desire to lash out or take revenge. The repeated lines "this is how it feels to be special" and "I wanted to kill you the next day" imply a sense of entitlement and a need for recognition or validation that is not being fulfilled by those around the singer.
The line "it infected the way that she dances" suggests a relationship between the singer and an individual who may have caused them harm or disappointment. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "you give and you give and you give up," suggesting a sense of resignation or surrender to the pressures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
This is how it feels to be special
The singer is acknowledging the unique feeling of being special, which may have been longed for or achieved through hard work and dedication.
I wanted to kill you the next day
The singer is experiencing negative emotions towards someone else and may have thought about harming them in the past.
I feel bad I feel bad I feel better
The singer is experiencing fluctuating emotions, feeling bad at first but gradually feeling better over time.
I say twice I say thrice I say four times
The singer is emphasizing the importance of their message and repeating it multiple times to ensure it is understood.
I feel sane I feel sane have I lost it?
The singer is questioning their own sanity despite feeling grounded in reality.
Hey, hey, hey, hey forever and ever and ever again
The singer is expressing an endless or timeless feeling that may be positive or negative in nature.
Don't you smile like you smile 'less you mean it
The singer is cautioning others to not fake expression or emotion, as it can be deceptive or harmful.
It infected the way that she dances
Something has influenced or contaminated the way that someone else performs a specific action, such as dancing.
You give and you give and you give up
The singer is recognizing the effort and sacrifice put into a situation, but also acknowledging the potential for it to end in failure or surrender.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RASMUS KELLERMAN
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Ricardo Tsuchiya
I love this music!
It was a big part of my life and it's one of those that left a mark.
Always bring me back that specific feeling...