Tiger Rag
Washboard Rhythm Kings Lyrics


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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"

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"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Washboard Rhythm Kings' song "Tiger Rag" are representative of the joyful and energetic spirit of the jazz age. The repeated question, "Where's that tiger?" is a call to find and hold onto the elusive and powerful energy of the tiger. The phrase "choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him" is a playful way of describing the intensity of the experience, as if one is trying to capture and contain this wild energy.


The lyric "Low or highbrow, they all cry now 'Please play that Tiger Rag for me'" speaks to the universal and contagious appeal of the music. Whether one is considered low or high class, they all share a common love for the invigorating and infectious sound of jazz music. The song is a celebration of the freedom, vitality, and excitement of this era of American music and culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Where could that ferocious animal be?


Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Where could that big and powerful striped cat be?


Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Get a grip on that tiger and don't let go!


Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Use any means necessary to control that animal!


Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
Again, where could the tiger be hiding?


Where oh where can he be?
We are still searching for that elusive tiger.


Low or highbrow, they all cry now
Both the poor and wealthy are now pleading.


"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
We all want to hear that catchy tune to lift our spirits!


Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
The search for the tiger continues!


Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
We refuse to give up until we find that wild animal!


Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Do not loosen your grip on the tiger, we need to contain it!


Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Use physical force if necessary to get that tiger under control!


Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
We are still on the hunt for that tiger.


Where oh where can he be?
We will keep searching until we find that elusive animal.


Low or highbrow, they all cry now
Everyone is now begging for that Tiger Rag.


"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
That song is all we want to hear right now!




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@wpreite

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

Suena a bastante rockin !!!

@Quinellipe

Thanks for posting this!

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