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/
Second Time Around
Tiger Lou Lyrics
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I've got a cab waiting outside my front door
my plane leaves within the hour
I know I won't be coming back no more
I left my flat, I left my friends, I left my job
it was bound to be this way
and as I leave the ground I start to think about
things will never be the same again
faking sleep to avoid a conversation
with the lady sitting next to me
I say i'm sorry to hear about your husband
now would you please leave me be
she turns her head and starts to cry
I appologize and gently rub her hand
an hour pass we read our books
buckle up and get ready to land
things will never be the same again
get my bags board the train
next stop london second time around
I say a silent prayer to the lord above
I made it through and i'm still alive and sound
I know we've had our diffrences
but our love just never seems to fade
and when the good times come around
it's worth the lot on this I won't be swayed
thinking about the things I left and the life I could've had
but then your kiss reminds of that the life I live ain't all that bad
everything is easier the second time around
The song "Second Time Around" by Tiger Lou is a powerful ballad about leaving a past life behind and moving on to a new chapter. The lyrics describe the physical act of leaving everything behind, including one's home, friends, and job. The singer is ready to leave it all behind and is heading to the airport to catch a plane. The lyrics suggest a sense of finality as the singer claims that they will not be coming back again. As they leave, they start to think about everything they said to someone, indicating some unresolved issues.
The second stanza of the song is about the journey itself, as the singer encounters a stranger on the plane who starts a conversation with them. The singer is not interested in talking and instead pretends to sleep. When the woman tells him about her late husband, he apologizes and tries to comfort her. The two end up spending the rest of the flight reading their books. Despite this brief interaction, the singer reflects that things will never be the same again.
The final stanza of the song brings the listener back to the present as the singer arrives in London, indicating that it's their second time around. The singer gives thanks for making it through and being alive and sound. The lyrics suggest that even though there have been difficulties and differences in the past, the love between him and someone else still endures. The singer is reminded that the life they live isn't so bad, and it's always easier the second time around.
Line by Line Meaning
dressed in full I'm ready to go
I am all dressed up and set to leave
I've got a cab waiting outside my front door
A taxi is waiting outside my house
my plane leaves within the hour
My flight is due to take off in less than an hour
I know I won't be coming back no more
I am aware that I won't return here again
I left my flat, I left my friends, I left my job
I abandoned my apartment, friends, and work
it was bound to be this way
It was inevitable for it to happen that way
and as I leave the ground I start to think about
As I take off, thoughts crowd my mind
everything you made me say
I keep remembering all the things you made me say
things will never be the same again
I know that things will never remain the same
faking sleep to avoid a conversation
I pretend to be asleep to avoid talking to someone
with the lady sitting next to me
I am avoiding a conversation with the woman sitting beside me
I say i'm sorry to hear about your husband
I express sympathy at the mention of her late husband
now would you please leave me be
I request the lady to leave me alone
she turns her head and starts to cry
The lady turns her head and begins to weep
I appologize and gently rub her hand
I apologize and softly console her by rubbing her hand
an hour pass we read our books
An hour passes as we quietly read our books
buckle up and get ready to land
We fasten our seat belts as the plane prepares to land
get my bags board the train
I pick up my luggage and head to catch the train
next stop london second time around
My next destination is London, for the second time
I say a silent prayer to the lord above
I pray to God in silence
I made it through and i'm still alive and sound
I am grateful to be safe and sound after the experience
I know we've had our diffrences
I acknowledge that we have had our disagreements
but our love just never seems to fade
Our love has never diminished, despite the differences
and when the good times come around
During happy moments,
it's worth the lot on this I won't be swayed
The joy is priceless, and I won't change my mind about it
thinking about the things I left and the life I could've had
I am contemplating the things I left behind and the life I could have led
but then your kiss reminds of that the life I live ain't all that bad
But then, your kiss brings to mind that my current life isn't so bad after all
everything is easier the second time around
The second time around, things are usually easier
Contributed by Adam V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ChristopherLuck
I can't begin to use words for the feelings and memories that I have when listening to this song. I'm from cold cold Minnesota, and this song kills your heart in our deep winters.. amazing. Thank you for this Charlie!
B D
ChristopherLuck listening to TL in cold period is helpful trust me !
lilkutie567
Loves it
Deadlyrhythm82
This song gives me goosbumps like mad!
chrisdonot
<3
Silvia Karlstedt
thank you!!!
radiodlowam
why not?
JugadorNo8
thats not rasmus kellerman singing right?
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it is
B D
Or is it Tracy Chapman ?!