Dirt
203 - Iggy Pop and The Stooges Lyrics

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Ooh, I been dirt
And I don't care
Ooh, I been dirt
But I don't care
'Cause I'm
Burning
Inside
I'm just a-yearning

Inside
And I'm the fire of life

Yeah, alright
Ooh, I've been hurt
But I don't care
Ooh, I've been hurt
But I don't care
'Cause I'm
Burning
Inside
I'm just a-dreaming
This life
And do you feel it?
Said do you feel it when you touch me?
Said do you feel it when you touch me?
There's a fire
Well, it's a fire
Yeah, alright
Ooh

Yeah, baby
Your love
Now, s'just a bit of
Burning
Inside
Now, just a little
Burning
Just a dreaming
Just a burning
Just a dreaming
Just a dreaming

And do you feel it?
Said do you feel it when you touch me?
Said do you feel it when you cut me?
But there's a fire
But there's a fire
Just burning
Just a burning
Just a burning
Just a burning

Just a burning
Inside

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Dirt" by Iggy Pop and The Stooges describe a sense of self-disgust and self-awareness of one's own vulnerability, but also a sense of burning passion inside. Iggy Pop opens the song by declaring that he's been dirt, but doesn't care, acknowledging that he's made mistakes along the way but is not ashamed of his past actions. He repeats this sentiment throughout the song, affirming that he's been hurt but also not caring because of the burning passion inside of him.

The chorus is where the song's true passion surfaces, with Iggy Pop shouting passionately about the fire of life burning inside and his yearning for something more. He wonders if others can feel the heat emanating from him, alluding to the possibility of a romantic or sexual connection. The repetition of the phrase "just a dreaming" adds to the sense of longing and desire.

Overall, the lyrics to "Dirt" are a mix of self-reflection and raw emotion. Iggy Pop sings about embracing his flaws and imperfections while also craving a deeper connection with another person, making for a powerful and intense song.

Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, I been dirt
I have been low and in a bad place

And I don't care
But it doesn't bother me anymore

Ooh, I been dirt
I have been low and in a bad place

But I don't care
But it doesn't bother me anymore

'Cause I'm
Because I am

Burning
Filled with passion

Inside
Internally

I'm just a-yearning
I am simply desiring

Inside
Internally

And I'm the fire of life
I am the energy that exists within life itself

Yeah, alright
Okay

Ooh, I've been hurt
I have been injured emotionally

But I don't care
But I'm not bothered by it anymore

Ooh, I've been hurt
I have been injured emotionally

But I don't care
But it doesn't bother me anymore

'Cause I'm
Because I am

Burning
Filled with passion

Inside
Internally

I'm just a-dreaming
I am simply dreaming

This life
Of this existence

And do you feel it?
Can you sense it?

Said do you feel it when you touch me?
I wonder if you can feel my intensity when we touch?

There's a fire
There is an intense passion within me

Well, it's a fire
It is an intense passion

Yeah, alright
Okay

Ooh
Ah

Yeah, baby
Oh, sweetheart

Your love
Your affection

Now, s'just a bit of
Is just a small amount of

Burning
Passion

Inside
Within me

Now, just a little
Just a little bit

Burning
Passion

Just a dreaming
Just a dreamer

Just a burning
Just filled with passion

Just a dreaming
Just a dreamer

And do you feel it?
Can you sense it?

Said do you feel it when you touch me?
I wonder if you can feel my intensity when we touch?

Said do you feel it when you cut me?
I wonder if you can feel my intensity when you hurt me?

But there's a fire
But there is an intense passion within me

Just burning
Just filled with passion

Just a burning
Just filled with passion

Inside
Within me

Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Alexander, Scott Asheton, Ronald Asheton, James Osterberg

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