Lyrics
The city is a jungle, you'd better take care
The city is depicted as a dangerous and unpredictable place, and caution is advised.
Never walk alone after midnight
A warning to avoid being alone in the city after midnight for safety reasons.
If you don't believe me, you'd better beware
Emphasizes the seriousness of the warning and suggests potential consequences for not heeding it.
Of me
A mysterious and potentially threatening presence is hinted at.
I am behind you, I'll always find you
The mysterious presence claims to always be aware of your actions and whereabouts.
I am the tiger
The speaker identifies themselves as a tiger, symbolizing power, strength, and perhaps danger.
People who fear me never go near me
Suggests that those who are afraid of the speaker choose to keep their distance.
I am the tiger
Reiterates the speaker's identity as a powerful and potentially fearsome entity.
The city is a nightmare, a horrible dream
The city is described as a nightmare, indicating a bleak and unsettling environment.
Some of us will dream it forever
Implies that some individuals are trapped in the negative aspects of the city permanently.
Look around the corner and try not to scream
Suggests a sense of horror and the need to be cautious even when turning corners.
It's me
The speaker claims responsibility for the frightening elements in the dream or nightmare.
I am behind you, I'll always find you
Reiterates the speaker's persistent and omnipresent nature.
I am the tiger
The tiger symbolism is reinforced, and fear is mentioned again in relation to the speaker.
People who fear me never go near me
Continues to emphasize the avoidance of the speaker by those who fear them.
I am the tiger
Reaffirms the speaker's identity as a formidable tiger-like presence.
Yellow eyes are glowing like the neon lights
Describes the eyes of the tiger as yellow, symbolizing intensity and perhaps a predatory nature.
Yellow eyes, the spotlights of the city lights
Compares the tiger's eyes to the bright lights of the city, adding to the mystique.
I am behind you, I'll always find you
Reiterates the speaker's constant vigilance and ability to locate individuals.
I am the tiger
Restates the identity of the speaker as a powerful and watchful tiger.
People who fear me never go near me
Continues the theme of people avoiding the speaker due to fear.
I am the tiger
Confirms the speaker's identity as a formidable tiger-like entity.
The city is a prison, you'll never escape
Portrays the city as a restrictive and inescapable environment.
You're forever trapped in the alleys
Suggests a sense of permanent entrapment in the city's alleys.
Look into the shadows, and you'll see the shape
Encourages a cautious look into the shadows, hinting at potential danger.
Of me
The speaker claims to be the ominous shape one might see in the shadows.
I am behind you, I'll always find you
Repeats the theme of the speaker always being behind and finding individuals.
I am the tiger
Reaffirms the speaker's identity as a fearsome tiger.
People who fear me never go near me
Emphasizes the avoidance behavior of those who fear the speaker.
I am the tiger
Restates the speaker's identity as a powerful and intimidating tiger-like presence.
Yellow eyes were glowing like the neon lights
Repeats the description of the tiger's eyes as glowing like neon lights.
Yellow eyes, the spotlights of the city lights
Reiterates the comparison between the tiger's eyes and the city lights.
I am behind you, I'll always find you
Reiterates the speaker's persistent and vigilant nature.
I am the tiger
Reaffirms the identity of the speaker as a formidable tiger.
People who fear me never go near me
Continues to highlight the avoidance of the speaker by those who fear them.
I am the tiger
Confirms the speaker's identity as a powerful and watchful tiger-like entity.
And if I meet you, what if I eat you?
Presents a hypothetical scenario of the tiger potentially consuming or defeating someone.
I am the tiger
Reiterates the speaker's identity as a tiger and the potential consequences of encountering them.
I am behind you, I'll always find you
Emphasizes again the persistent and vigilant nature of the speaker.
I am the tiger, tiger, tiger
A repetitive affirmation of the speaker's identity as a powerful and watchful tiger.
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