The Tiger Lillies - The story of Cruel Frederick

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This is Cruel Frederick
Frederick, see!
A horrid, wicked boy was he
He caught the flies, the poor little things
And tore off all their tiny wings

He threw the kittens down the stairs
He broke all the chairs
And ah! Far worse than all beside
He beat his Mary

Til she cried
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
Til she cried

The trough was full
A dog called Tray
Went out to drink one sultry day
Well, he'd scarcely wet his lip
When cruel Fred snatchеd up a whip

He whipped poor Tray til he was sorе
And then he whipped him more and more
At this, poor Trey grew very red
And he bit Fred
He bit Fred

Til he bled
Til he bled

Well, then, you should have been by
To see how Fred did scream and cry
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
He had to go, go to bed
His leg was very sore and red

The doctor came and shook his head
Fred
Fred
Fred

HE WAS DEAD
HE WAS DEAD
HE WAS DEAD
HE WAS DEAD
DEAD
DEAD
DEAD
DEAD

FRED
WAS

Dead

Release Date: January 01, 1999

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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.