Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: minimal-techno
Song Meaning of “In Public” by Tigerskin
The song ‘In Public’ by Tigerskin tells the story of a love affair gone wrong. The narrator is reflecting on his past relationship, lamenting the way things used to be when they were together in public. He remembers their “private past” and how they used to show each other “off in public” and bask in the glory of a loving relationship. However, the now estranged couple is forced to maintain a certain public image – a necessary farce – even though the two are no longer together.
The lyrics poignantly depict the narrator’s inner turmoil as he struggles to come to terms with the fact that the relationship has ended. He acknowledges the inevitable, yet regrets what was not done sooner – because he believes that if they had communicated their true feelings, perhaps they could have salvaged the situation before it was too late. In the end we realize that, while it is unfortunate that the relationship ended, it taught the narrator many important lessons that he can carry on to future relationships.