Lust For Life
I.Pop Lyrics


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Here comes Johnny Yen again
With the liquor and drugs
And a flesh machine
He's gonna do another striptease

Hey man, where'd you get that lotion?
I've been hurting since I bought the gimmick
About something called love
Yeah, something called love
Well, that's like hypnotizing chickens

Well, I'm just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in the ear before
Been on a lust for life
'Cause of a lust for life

I'm worth a million in prizes
With my torture film
Drive a G.T.O.
Wear a uniform
All on a government loan

I'm worth a million in prizes
Yeah, I'm through with sleeping on the sidewalk
No more beating my brains
No more beating my brains
With the liquor and drugs
With the liquor and drugs

Well, I'm just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in my ear before
'Cause of a lust for life (lust for life)
'Cause of a lust for life (ooh)
I've got a lust for life (ooh)
Got a lust for life (ooh)
Oh, a lust for life (ooh)
Oh, a lust for life (ooh)
A lust for life (ooh)
I got a lust for life (ooh)
Got a lust for life

Well, I'm just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in my ear before
'Cause of a lust for life
'Cause of a lust for life

Well, here comes Johnny Yen again
With the liquor and drugs
And a flesh machine
I know he's gonna do another striptease

Hey man, where'd ya get that lotion?
Your skin starts itching once you buy the gimmick
About something called love
Oh, love, love, love
Well, that's like hypnotizing chickens

Well, I'm just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in the ear before
And I've a lust for life (lust for life)
'Cause I've a lust for life (lust for life)
Got a lust for life
Yeah, a lust for life
I got a lust for life
Oh, a lust for life
I got a lust for life
Yeah, a lust for life
I got a lust for life
A lust for life
Lust for life




Lust for life
Lust for life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Lust for Life" by Iggy Pop describe the thrill-seeking and hedonistic lifestyle of someone who never wants to feel bored or stagnant. The song begins with the introduction of Johnny Yen, who symbolizes the allure of drugs, alcohol, and sexual objectification. The singer expresses his own struggle with addiction by admitting that he has "been on a lust for life" and craves the constant stimulation that comes with reckless behavior.


The chorus, "I've got a lust for life," is a declaration of the singer's desire to live life to the fullest, even if it means risking his health or sanity. The verses go on to describe the materialistic aspects of his lifestyle, such as his G.T.O. car and the wealth he has amassed from his "torture film." The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's insatiable hunger for more experiences and sensations.


Overall, "Lust for Life" is a celebration of the thrill of living dangerously, while also acknowledging the dark side of addiction and the inevitable consequences that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Here comes Johnny Yen again With the liquor and drugs And a flesh machine He's gonna do another striptease
Someone named Johnny Yen is back again with alcohol, drugs, and a machine used for stripping. He's going to do another performance of taking off his clothes.


Hey man, where'd you get that lotion? I've been hurting since I bought the gimmick About something called love Yeah, something called love Well, that's like hypnotizing chickens
The singer is asking where someone got their lotion. He's been feeling down ever since he fell for the idea of love. The concept of love is like tricking someone into doing something foolish.


Well, I'm just a modern guy Of course, I've had it in the ear before Been on a lust for life 'Cause of a lust for life
The singer sees himself as an up-to-date person. He's experienced similar things before, but still continues to have a strong desire to live life to the fullest.


I'm worth a million in prizes With my torture film Drive a G.T.O. Wear a uniform All on a government loan
The artist feels very valuable because of his work making films that scare people. He owns a fast car, wears a uniform, and got all of it through a government loan.


I'm worth a million in prizes Yeah, I'm through with sleeping on the sidewalk No more beating my brains No more beating my brains With the liquor and drugs With the liquor and drugs
The artist values himself at a high price, and is done with being homeless. He won't overthink and stress himself out anymore, nor will he use alcohol and drugs to cope.


Well, here comes Johnny Yen again With the liquor and drugs And a flesh machine I know he's gonna do another striptease
Johnny Yen is making another appearance, bringing alcohol, drugs, and a machine used for stripping. The singer knows he's going to take off his clothes again.


Well, I'm just a modern guy Of course, I've had it in my ear before 'Cause of a lust for life (lust for life) 'Cause of a lust for life (ooh) I've got a lust for life (ooh) Got a lust for life (ooh) Oh, a lust for life (ooh) Oh, a lust for life (ooh) A lust for life (ooh) I got a lust for life (ooh) Got a lust for life
The singer sees himself as a contemporary man who has previously experienced a strong desire for living life to the fullest. He has this desire again and expresses it emphatically.


Well, here comes Johnny Yen again With the liquor and drugs And a flesh machine I know he's gonna do another striptease
Johnny Yen is making another appearance, bringing alcohol, drugs, and a machine used for stripping. The artist knows he's going to take off his clothes again.


Hey man, where'd ya get that lotion? Your skin starts itching once you buy the gimmick About something called love Oh, love, love, love Well, that's like hypnotizing chickens
The artist asks where someone obtained their lotion. He explains that once someone falls for love they feel uneasy. Love is like tricking someone into doing something foolish.


Well, I'm just a modern guy Of course, I've had it in the ear before And I've a lust for life (lust for life) 'Cause I've a lust for life (lust for life) Got a lust for life Yeah, a lust for life I got a lust for life Oh, a lust for life I got a lust for life Yeah, a lust for life I got a lust for life A lust for life Lust for life Lust for life Lust for life
The artist identifies himself as a present-day person who has had a strong desire for living life to the fullest before. He has this desire now and uses the phrase 'lust for life' often in the song.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie, Iggy Pop

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@philippeceline984

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J’aime aussi votre façon de m’obliger à dépasser mes p'tites limites à me pousser toujours plus loin
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Vraiment dire
Avec vous
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si souvent présent
et j'aime que vous aimiez
"mon" AMI gentil au pouce DORÉ
je VOUS espère si souvent
Bien à vous
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@mnmlstellar

#LYRICS

Here comes Johnny Yen again
With the liquor and drugs
And a flesh machine
He's gonna do another striptease

Hey man, where'd you get that lotion?
I've been hurting since I bought the gimmick
About something called love
Yeah, something called love
Well, that's like hypnotizing chickens

Well, I'm just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in the ear before
Been on a lust for life
'Cause of a lust for life

I'm worth a million in prizes
With my torture film
Drive a G.T.O.
Wear a uniform
All on a government loan

I'm worth a million in prizes
Yeah, I'm through with sleeping on the sidewalk
No more beating my brains
No more beating my brains
With the liquor and drugs
With the liquor and drugs

Well, I'm just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in my ear before
'Cause of a lust for life (lust for life)
'Cause of a lust for life (ooh)
I've got a lust for life (ooh)
Got a lust for life (ooh)
Oh, a lust for life (ooh)
Oh, a lust for life (ooh)
A lust for life (ooh)
I got a lust for life (ooh)
Got a lust for life

Well, I'm just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in my ear before
'Cause of a lust for life
'Cause of a lust for life

Well, here comes Johnny Yen again
With the liquor and drugs
And a flesh machine
I know he's gonna do another striptease

Hey man, where'd ya get that lotion?
Your skin starts itching once you buy the gimmick
About something called love
Oh, love, love, love
Well, that's like hypnotizing chickens

Well, I'm just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in the ear before
And I've a lust for life (lust for life)
'Cause I've a lust for life (lust for life)
Got a lust for life
Yeah, a lust for life
I got a lust for life
Oh, a lust for life
I got a lust for life
Yeah, a lust for life
I got a lust for life
A lust for life
Lust for life
Lust for life
Lust for life



@guilhermepreviati2517

LYRICS

Here comes Johnny Yen again
With the liquor and drugs
And the flesh machine
He's gonna do another striptease
Hey man where'd you get that lotion?
I been hurting
Since I bought the gimmick
About something called love
Yeah something called love
That's like hypnotizing chickens
Well I am just a modern guy
Of course I've had it in the ear before
'Cause of a lust for life
'Cause of a lust for life
I got a lust for life
I'm worth a million in prizes
With my torture film
Drive a G.T.O
Wear a uniform
All on a government loan
I'm worth a million in prizes
Yeah I'm through with sleeping on the
Sidewalk - no more beating my brains
No more beating my brains
With the liquor and drugs
With the liquor and drugs
Well I am just a modern guy
Of course I've had it in the ear before
'Cause of a lust for life
'Cause of a lust for life
I got a lust for life
I got a lust for life
Lust for life
I got a lust for life
I got a lust for life
Well I am just a modern guy
Of course I've had it in the ear before
I got a lust for life
You know a lust for life
I got a lust for life
Lust for life
Here comes Johnny Yen again
With the liquor and drugs
And the flesh machine
I know he's gonna do another striptease
Hey man where'd you get that lotion?
Your skin starts
Itching once you buy the gimmick
About something called love
Oh love love love
About something called love, called love
Love, love, love
Songwriters: David Bowie / Iggy Pop



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@JackM12345100

Iggy Pop eternally:
face of a 50 year old
body of a 30 year old yoga instructor
energy of a 20 year old
One of a kind.

@CringeAnimations69420

A few years later: dog with a stand

@kirby711

One of a kind..
The best kind

@philippeceline984

No ! ... Think twice !... Before "talking taping" "writing" ! you're 3 Billion Miles Beneath your Brain

@ceesdirks9507

More like the energy of a 6 year old. He is just pure emotion, he shows you everything is feeling. He may well be naked up there. He is one talented and crazy singer/ poet and no can take that away from.

@philippeceline984

à vous seul


le Mystérieux garçon au pouce doré



peu de gens peuvent me comprendre
autant que vous *
je l’aime de plus en plus votre pouce doré
J’aime aussi votre façon de m’obliger à dépasser mes p'tites limites à me pousser toujours plus loin
et aussi à me remettre en question sur
ce que je veux dire
Vraiment dire
Avec vous
je n’ai aucun répit
aucune certitude
mais j'Aime ça
D'autant qu'avec vous
je n'ai ni routine ni ennui ni chagrin
que la joie de voir votre pouce doré
si souvent présent
et j'aime que vous aimiez
"mon" AMI gentil au pouce DORÉ
je VOUS espère si souvent
Bien à vous
corinne Cl
[you knew it? 'bout 'philippe' C?]

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@agentham

Cleaning out my old room at my mom's house and found my "Choose life" Trainspotting poster behind my door. Good times.

@Sickboy2727

Have one hanging on my wall lol

@kirby711

Agent ham : I'm worth a million in prizes DON'T FORGET IT

@kirby711

Agent Ham : a good time was had by ALL. IGGY knows don't fret my brother

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