Baby
Iggy Pop Lyrics


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Baby, don't you cry
Baby, I'll sing you a lullaby

We're walking down the
Street of chance
Where the chance is always
Slim or none
And the intentions unjust

Baby there's nothing to see
I've already been
Down the street of chance

Baby you're so clean
Baby please stay clean
Baby you're so young
Baby please stay young
Baby, don't you cry
Baby, we've already cried
We want some we want some
All aboard for fun time
Fun
Baby baby we like your lips
Fun




Baby baby we like your pants
All aboard for fun time

Overall Meaning

Iggy Pop's song 'Baby' is a melancholic lullaby, sung to a baby by an adult who understands the world's trials and tribulations. The song begins by acknowledging the baby's innocence and vulnerability, encouraging them not to cry. Iggy promises to sing the baby a lullaby to soothe them to sleep. This display of affection is heartwarming, signifying the existence of a loving relationship between the adult and the baby.


The song's somber mood is then established as the verse progresses. "We're walking down the street of chance, where the chance is always slim or none, and the intentions unjust," Iggy sings. The street of chance sounds like a metaphor for life's journey, suggesting that this is a place of risk and unpredictability where odds are often stacked against an individual. The intentions unjust depict a corrupt society that makes it difficult for one to find success or happiness. The adult tells the baby there's nothing to see on this street, implying that they do not want the baby to grow up too soon, forcing the child to confront the harsh realities of the world.


The chorus, "Baby you're so clean, baby please stay clean," highlights the baby's innocence again. The adult wants the baby to stay pure and not let the world corrupt them. The baby's youthfulness is another aspect that is applauded, asking the baby to remain young and not grow too fast. The final refrain of "All aboard for fun time" beckons the baby to enjoy their youth while it lasts, for life is unpredictable, and one should seize every moment of happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, don't you cry
I will comfort and soothe you, my darling


Baby, I'll sing you a lullaby
I will sing a sweet song to make you feel safe and relaxed


We're walking down the Street of chance Where the chance is always Slim or none And the intentions unjust
Life is uncertain and full of risks, but often the cards are stacked against us and people act unfairly


Baby there's nothing to see I've already been Down the street of chance
I have already experienced the harsh realities of life, so I will guide and protect you


Baby you're so clean Baby please stay clean Baby you're so young Baby please stay young
You are innocent and pure, and I hope you can maintain your goodness and youthfulness


Baby, we've already cried
We have shed tears before, but we will persevere and find joy again


We want some we want some All aboard for fun time Fun
Let's have some excitement and pleasure, let's enjoy ourselves while we can


Baby baby we like your lips Fun Baby baby we like your pants All aboard for fun time
We are attracted to your physical appearance, let's have some fun together




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BOWIE, JAMES OSTERBERG

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Comments from YouTube:

Eric Kolkey

GREAT!! The entire album is amazing! Iggy rules!

Mrs. Nesbitt

I drank a beer to this song at midnight on my 23rd birthday.

Cruel Time

Same

Paul Griffith

Just had a dream Iggy Pop sang this to me. Weirdly best dream ever

Smizzman

Fucking Classic !!!!!!!!

Jon Sa Trinxa

LOVE IT

warhols25

nobody writes like this ever more

Ppp anil

let's write this way and otHERSsss

CreepyProstheesi

Best Iggy song

dropd26

@MordaciousFilms This was among Ian Curtis` favorite albums and i`m sure influenced him greatly (it was on the turntable when he died) and we all know that Joy Division sure had a hand in the post punk new wave scene.

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