February 1878 Lyrics

Lyric discussion by iquitmyscene 

Cover art for February 1878 lyrics by mewithoutYou

So was a tiger unable to escape at the end? Can't quite figure what's happening there.

Nevermind, solved my own question. The tiger is able to escape, but does not and stays in his cage as well...as he is a creature of habit (just like human beings).