The Tiger Lillies - Betray Me

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So you betray the one who you need
The one on whom you feed
What is the profit of this?
Malice, stupidity or cowardice

Is it ego is it pride
Overpowering you from the inside
Anger, jealousy or greed
The burning vice on which you feed

Or is it really just a plan
To save your soul from the damned
Do you have mercy do you feel fine
As you drown your soul
In drugs or wine

And as you enter your decline
Will memories cloud your mind
Will you be clouded with regret
Will you believe your course was set

And as you take your dying breath
Laugh or with grief be beset
As you enter the ground
And your mourners crowd around

What memories of you they'll hold
What stories of you will be told
How long were you filled with happiness
What fears and terrors did you vex?

The sum of all these parts
You die with full or broken heart
When they remember you they laugh
Regret remorse of what has passed

So you betray the one you need

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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.