The band's debut album was entitled Belongs to the Dead; and was released on Summersteps Records in 2006. The website AbsolutePunk gave their debut record a generally positive review, noting that "Tigers Jaw is fueled by emotionally-driven lyrics brought to life by vocalist Adam McIlwee, whose voice is one of those that reveal passion while at the same time giving the impression that he's barely trying." A self-titled album followed in 2008; which was released through Prison Jazz Records. Between their second and third albums, the band released an EP, Spirit Desire, via Tiny Engines; as well as a split seven-inch with Balance and Composure. Their third album, Two Worlds, was released on Run For Cover Records in 2010.
From 2010 to 2013, the band partook in several split releases and EPs. This included two acoustic releases for the Run For Cover Acoustic Series (both 2010), a split with The Sidekicks (2011), a seven-inch with two new songs, "Gypsy" and "Jimmy Piersall" (2011); a split with Tiny Empires (2011) and a four-way split release with Code Orange Kids, The World is a Beautiful Place and I am No Longer Afraid to Die and Self Defense Family. A seven-inch with two new songs, "Hum" and "Cool," was released in 2013.
On March 21, 2013, Collins made an announcement on the band's Tumblr: "After our show in Scranton two weeks ago, Adam, Pat, and Dennis let Ben and I know that for personal reasons they are unable to do Tigers Jaw anymore." Members of Basement filled in for former members of Tigers Jaw during their 2013 UK tour. The band released their fourth studio album, Charmer, in May 2014, though they are not broken up, it is the final album to feature McIlwee, Mishko and Brier.
Since McIlwee's departure from the band he has lead onto solo-recording act Wicca Phase Springs Eternal joining Gothboiclique in 2012, he has also released music with his group Misery Club started in 2018.
Window
Tigers Jaw Lyrics
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The earth quakes
Floorboards will give way
Uncovering misconceptions at the level of everything I care about
Everything I've ever loved
When the blood runs thick
Be a tourniquet
You couldn't stop it if you wanted to
And it's all in my head
The walls move in unnatural ways
I found myself in a darker place
Afraid of change but more afraid to stay the same
These days it's hard not to feel alone
There is a dull glow coming through your window
These days it's hard not to feel alone
There is a dull glow coming through your window
When the blood runs thick
Be a tourniquet
You couldn't stop it if you wanted to
You couldn't stop it if you wanted to
Why does the room still spin at the very mention your name?
Why do the walls close in every time I see your face?
Why does the room still spin at the very mention your name?
Why do the walls close in every time I see your face?
These days it's hard not to feel alone
There is a dull glow coming through your window
These days it's hard not to feel alone
There is a dull glow coming through your window
These days it's hard not to feel alone
There is a dull glow coming through your window
These days it's hard not to feel alone
There is a dull glow coming through your window
The lyrics of "Window" by Tigers Jaw delve into themes of personal turmoil and isolation. The opening lines, "It's all in my head, the earth quakes, floorboards will give way," suggest that the singer's internal struggles are overwhelming and affecting their stability. They feel like the very foundations of their life are crumbling, revealing misconceptions about everything they care about and love.
The mention of blood running thick and the call to be a tourniquet implies a desire to stop the pain or chaos that is consuming the singer. However, they acknowledge that they cannot prevent it, even if they wanted to. This could reflect a sense of helplessness or resignation in the face of their own internal battles.
The second verse continues to explore the singer's state of mind, with the walls seemingly moving in unnatural ways and finding themselves in a darker place. They express fear of change, but an even greater fear of remaining stagnant. The line "These days it's hard not to feel alone, there is a dull glow coming through your window" suggests a sense of isolation and a longing for connection. The dull glow coming through the window symbolizes a glimmer of hope or the potential for something better outside of their current situation.
The chorus repeats the idea of being unable to stop the blood from running thick, emphasizing the inability to control or escape their internal struggles. The following lines pose rhetorical questions about the impact of someone's presence on the singer's emotional state. The room still spinning and the walls closing in when they think of or see this person's face signifies the overwhelming effect they have on the singer, contributing to their feelings of loneliness and unease.
Overall, "Window" portrays a deeply introspective and emotionally turbulent state of mind, grappling with internal conflicts and a longing for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all in my head
The thoughts and emotions I'm experiencing are only happening within my mind
The earth quakes
My world feels unstable and uncertain
Floorboards will give way
The foundation of my beliefs and understanding is starting to crumble
Uncovering misconceptions at the level of everything I care about
I am realizing that many of the things I deeply value and hold onto are based on false or distorted perceptions
Everything I've ever loved
All the people and things that have been significant to me
When the blood runs thick
During times of intense emotion and connection
Be a tourniquet
Act as a means to control or stop the overwhelming feelings
You couldn't stop it if you wanted to
It's impossible to prevent or control these powerful emotions even if desired
And it's all in my head
These thoughts and feelings continue to exist solely within my mind
The walls move in unnatural ways
The boundaries and limitations I perceive are shifting and distorting unnaturally
I found myself in a darker place
I've reached a point of deeper sadness or despair
Afraid of change but more afraid to stay the same
I'm fearful of both changing and remaining stagnant, trapped in this state
These days it's hard not to feel alone
Currently, it's challenging to escape the sensation of isolation
There is a dull glow coming through your window
A subtle but noticeable presence of hope or connection coming from your surroundings
Why does the room still spin at the very mention your name?
Why does my world feel unsteady and chaotic whenever your name is brought up?
Why do the walls close in every time I see your face?
Why do I feel trapped and suffocated whenever I see you?
These days it's hard not to feel alone
Currently, it's challenging to escape the sensation of isolation
There is a dull glow coming through your window
A subtle but noticeable presence of hope or connection coming from your surroundings
These days it's hard not to feel alone
Currently, it's challenging to escape the sensation of isolation
There is a dull glow coming through your window
A subtle but noticeable presence of hope or connection coming from your surroundings
These days it's hard not to feel alone
Currently, it's challenging to escape the sensation of isolation
There is a dull glow coming through your window
A subtle but noticeable presence of hope or connection coming from your surroundings
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Songtrust Ave
Written by: Benjamin Francis Walsh, Brianna Marie Collins, William Yip
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It's all in my head
The earth quakes
Floorboards will give way
Uncovering misconceptions at the level of everything I care about
Everything I've ever loved
When the blood runs thick
Be a tourniquet
You couldn't stop it if you wanted to
You couldn't stop it if you wanted to
And it's all in my head
The walls move in unnatural ways
I found myself in a darker place
Afraid of change but more afraid to stay the same
These days it's hard not to feel alone
There is a dull glow coming through your window
These days it's hard not to feel alone
There is a dull glow coming through your window
When the blood runs thick
Be a tourniquet
You couldn't stop it if you wanted to
You couldn't stop it if you wanted to
Why does the room still spin at the very mention your name?
Why do the walls close in every time I see your face?
Why does the room still spin at the very mention your name?
Why do the walls close in every time I see your face?
These days it's hard not to feel alone
There is a dull glow coming through your window
These days it's hard not to feel alone
There is a dull glow coming through your window
These days it's hard not to feel alone
There is a dull glow coming through your window
These days it's hard not to feel alone
There is a dull glow coming through your window
CJShaloskie
I wish people would stop sleeping on Tigers Jaw. This band deserves to blow up. Fuckin love them.
Lotan
For real
TheFurrowsVideos
The music, obviously, rules; and this lighting and the contrast and the effects and the colours and the vibes, and everything about this video reminds me of something very familiar, feels melancholy yet good, and makes me want to live in it again. Thank you, creators.
Vyshe Uzumati
It reminds me of mall theaters and arcades, smell of popcorn and cotton candy. Boardwalk carnival and the rolkerskate rink with the black carpet that had all those colors on it
Mary Jane
This was shot at my local roller rink, I freaked the fuck out when I found out you guys were there. You definitely made the place look way cooler than i.t actually is, lmao
Patrick
Great song, I'll just add this to my "Don't listen to alone in bed at night" list
BarbaraMu highlights
Why?)
Theo Ladany
Did exactly that one night, started crying uncontrolably, just felt such a strong wave of emotion that i couldn't remember ever feeling before
This song helped me realize that I was in need of help, and today, two years later, i'm still so grateful for it and for this band
Hope that someday I can tell them this, and let them know how much more that just musica Tigers Jaw means to me
Sara Orbe de la Hoz
I am doing it right now 😭
Stardog UK
Exactly what I’m doing rn