Tiger Tunes was a popular band from Aarhus, Denmark formed in 2001, playing… Read Full Bio ↴Tiger Tunes was a popular band from Aarhus, Denmark formed in 2001, playing a mix of lo-fi electronica and indie pop. After only releasing a few singles, the group was awarded the prestigious Steppeulv award in the category “Newcomer of the Year” in 2004. Before disbanding in 2005, they released the EP Forget About The Stupid Rocket Idea! and their only album Absolutely Worthless Compared to Important Books. The band members now play in different bands, namely Beta Satan (Mr. Q, K. R. Hansen, Moe), Marybell Katastrophy (Marie) and 1 2 3 4 (Lasse).

Band members:
Mr Q - Programming & drums
K. R. Hansen – Vocals
Knø – Guitar
Marie – Synth & vocals
Lasse Lakken – Bass & synth
Moe - tricks

Official website: http://tigertunes.dk

Family Picture
Tiger Tunes Lyrics

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Sunshine
Light
Everyone I know
Lay down the path to Mexico

This lonely Christmas without snow
I've kept my nose clean this year.
All harm seems far away from me

In long fading shadows from a tree

This sharp kid naked once again
I wank then paint myself up.

Shaking the mixture for a December family picture
I've forgotten memories when we melted in our love.

Dance the night away
Let my blood run heart shaped patterns
in the snow I lost my pride
Now I'm left with lipstick traces on my cheeks.

Calm down
My father next to me
Fake pace brought on by chemistry
Blood pumping headaches over me

Uneasy tongue lick my lips.
Sunshine
Light
Everyone I know

Follow my trail to Mexico
This lonely Christmas in the snow
I'll keep my nose clean next year.

Dance the night away
Let my blood run heart shaped patterns

In the snow I lost my pride
Now I'm left with lipstick traces on my ass.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tiger Tunes's song "Family Picture" are filled with vivid imagery and poetic references that seem to tell a story of someone who is struggling to cope with loneliness and self-discovery. The opening lines juxtapose the warmth of the sun and light with the idea of leaving everything behind to follow a path to Mexico. The singer seems to be longing for something beyond their current circumstances, possibly running away from something or searching for a new life.

The next lines reference a lonely Christmas without snow, and the singer's pledge to stay out of trouble for the coming year. The mention of "long fading shadows from a tree" could be an allusion to death or the passage of time, suggesting that the singer is reflective and introspective.

The following verse introduces the idea of painting oneself up, perhaps as a form of creative expression or a way to escape from reality. The mixture shaken for the family picture implies an attempt to preserve a sense of unity and togetherness, even though memories have faded. The chorus urges the listener to let their blood run heart-shaped patterns in the snow, letting go of their pride and embracing vulnerability.

The final verse describes the singer's uneasy feelings, with a reference to a father figure and the effects of chemistry on the body. The lyrics end with a repeat of the opening lines, suggesting that the singer is still searching for a way to escape their current situation and find their place in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Sunshine
Bright and sunny weather

Light
Illumination or enlightenment

Everyone I know
All the people that are part of my life

Lay down the path to Mexico
Plan a journey to Mexico

This lonely Christmas without snow
A Christmas with no snow and a feeling of loneliness

I've kept my nose clean this year.
I have avoided trouble this year

All harm seems far away from me
I am not in any danger or harm's way

In long fading shadows from a tree
In the shadows cast by a tall, fading tree

This sharp kid naked once again
This young person is vulnerable and exposed

I wank then paint myself up.
I masturbate and then put on makeup

Shaking the mixture for a December family picture
Preparing for a family picture in December