Tiger By The Tail

Rick Springfield · Living In Oz [1983]

What a shock it was so surprising

You looked so small and frail

I didn't know what to do

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

People said that you must be joking

You let emotions run away with you

I realized a little too late

I bit off more than I could chew

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

Sometimes you grip it right

And sometimes you fail

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

At times life can be so enlightening

But it can turn on you

Lately it gets so complicated¡ i

I don't know what the tiger will do

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

Sometimes you grip it right

And sometimes you fail

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

Sometimes you grip it right

And sometimes you fail

I grabbed the tiger by the tail

About Tiger By The Tail

Rick Springfield's "Tiger By The Tail" stands as a defining track from his 1983 album *Living In Oz*, marking a pivotal moment in his solo career. Released during the height of his fame following "Jessie's Girl," this upbeat rock anthem showcases Springfield's signature blend of melodic pop sensibilities and gritty guitar work. The song captures the vibrant energy of early 1980s rock, featuring a driving rhythm and Springfield's charismatic vocal delivery that became a staple of his discography. As a key component of *Living In Oz*, the recording helped solidify his status as a leading figure in the era's pop-rock landscape, influencing countless artists who followed. Its enduring appeal lies in its infectious hook and the way it perfectly encapsulates the optimistic, carefree spirit of the mid-80s.