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I Want To Go To The Beach
Iggy Pop Lyrics


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I wanna go to the beach
I don't care if it's decadent
I don't know where my spirit went
But that's alright

I wanna go to the deep
Cause there's nowhere I want to be
And nobody I want to see
But that's alright

Particles of pain in my brain
I guess they're here to stay
They work their way inside
And I can't hide or even walk away

You can convince the world
That you're some kind of superstar
When an asshole is what you are
But that's alright

Waiting, hating the shit life throws my way
Hating, waiting to make my escape

I wanna go to the beach

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Iggy Pop's song "I Want To Go To The Beach" convey a desire to escape from life's pain and pressures. Iggy Pop doesn't care if his longing for indulgence is seen as decadent or selfish; he just wants to be in a place where he can forget his troubles. The beach represents a place of freedom and escape from the drudgery of everyday life.


As the song progresses, Iggy Pop delves into deeper reasoning for his desire to go to the beach. He mentions the particles of pain in his brain that he cannot seem to escape from. The beach, with its vastness, seems like the only place where he can truly get away from his troubles. The world can try to convince him otherwise, but Iggy Pop is determined to find peace and solace there.


The song is ultimately about the struggle we all face at some point in our lives. It is a reminder that sometimes we all need to escape the chaos and find some peace. Iggy Pop's lyrics resonate with many who have felt trapped in life's struggles and long for a way out.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna go to the beach
I desire to go to the beach which is a place of peace and relaxation.


I don't care if it's decadent
It does not matter to me if this desire of mine comes off as indulgent or self-gratifying.


I don't know where my spirit went
I feel disconnected and lost from my spirit or inner-self.


But that's alright
Despite this feeling of disconnection and desire for indulgence, I am content with this decision.


I wanna go to the deep
I want to be alone in the depths of the ocean where I won't have to interact with society.


Cause there's nowhere I want to be
I do not feel a sense of belonging or attachment to any place or anyone.


And nobody I want to see
I do not desire any interaction or company from other individuals.


But that's alright
Being alone in the depths of the ocean is acceptable to me despite its social implications.


Particles of pain in my brain
I experience feelings of pain that persist in my thoughts and emotions.


I guess they're here to stay
I have come to terms with the idea that these feelings of pain will remain with me indefinitely.


They work their way inside
These feelings of pain penetrate my mind and have a lasting impact on my mental health.


And I can't hide or even walk away
Despite my attempts to hide from or ignore these feelings, they continue to exist and affect me.


You can convince the world
It is possible to manipulate and deceive other individuals into thinking highly of oneself.


That you're some kind of superstar
It is possible to deceive others into believing that one is a highly successful or influential individual.


When an asshole is what you are
Regardless of how one presents themselves to the world, their true character may be selfish or unpleasant.


But that's alright
Despite the prevalence of such individuals in society, I am content with who I am and do not feel the need to pretend to be someone else.


Waiting, hating the shit life throws my way
I am currently feeling frustrated and resigned to the negative events and experiences that life presents.


Hating, waiting to make my escape
I desire to escape from these negative feelings and experiences but have yet to find a successful means of doing so.




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Written by: IGGY POP

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Comments from YouTube:

jobaine33

Une balade magnifque
Sous la voix et le vécu d' Iggy Pop, une simple balade à la plage prend une dimension ... wow... So beautiful

palmtreehomonculus

Call me emotionnal but this song actually brought tears to my eyes. It's really beautiful and - honestly - I don't care what he's wearing. (Even if I'm one of the rare ones not to care. =)

Diamond Dust

This song is incredible

Rick O'Neill

I think this is just a great song..... Fits the mood. Thank you for posting it. Cheers

Chris Agg.

He's a real ARTIST!

Sungirl

Amazing song, thank you Iggy:-)

M.M. HSS

que hermosa canción de Iggy

IdaSputum

1 of Most beautiful voices ive heard EVER EVER

MelihAlex

Iggy Pop for ever!!!

BooNube

For my money, his best song in a long long time.

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