The Tiger Lillies - Behind Baa's

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So to slit your throat my love, authorities allow
But to make love, to punishment must bow
When we made love orgasmic was your bleat
Now I'm in this prison cell bloodied, bowed and weak
Mocked and vilified, "sheep fucker" they shout
So humiliated, mocking, knocking me about
So for my perversion punishment it shocks
For here in Hell itself I am a laughing stock
For my harmless love which other people eat
Oh when we made love happy was your bleat
I must now be punished for what you call a crime
While you will slit a sheep's throat, eat her with your wine
So I'm in this prison for your morality
As long as you represent the majority
Mocked and vilified because I don't conform
To what authorities consider is the norm
So while I am allowed to kill and eat your flesh
A criminal offence it is with you to have sex
Baa baa baa baa get back behind bars

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The Tiger Lillies are a band known for their unique and original sound that has captivated audiences around the world. The band was formed in 1989 by Martyn Jacques, the front man, songwriter, and founder of the group.

Martyn Jacques spent much of his twenties living in a flat above a brothel in London's Soho, where he would peep through his window at the buzz of Soho's lowlife. It was during this time that he began to develop his distinct musical style, drawing inspiration from the strange world around him.

In 1989, Jacques acquired his first accordion and The Tiger Lillies were formed shortly after. The band quickly gained a following for their dark, theatrical, and somewhat twisted music that defies categorization. Their sound is a mix of cabaret, vaudeville, punk, and gypsy music, with Jacques' haunting falsetto vocals adding to the eerie and otherworldly atmosphere of their music.

Over the years, The Tiger Lillies have released numerous albums and performed in cities all over the world, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Their music has been described as both beautiful and grotesque, with lyrics that touch on themes of death, decay, and the darker side of human nature.

Despite their unconventional style and subject matter, The Tiger Lillies continue to push boundaries and challenge audiences with their music. Martyn Jacques' unique vision and talent as a songwriter have solidified the band's place as one of the most original and innovative acts in the music industry today.