Though his popularity has fluctuated through the years, many of Pop's songs have become well-known, including "Lust for Life", "The Passenger", "Real Wild Child", "Candy" (a duet with Kate Pierson of The B-52's), "China Girl", "Nightclubbing", "Search and Destroy" and "I Wanna Be Your Dog".
In 2010, The Stooges were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Pop was the lead singer of The Stooges, a late 1960s/early 1970s band that featured brothers Ron and Scott Asheton and Dave Alexander and was highly influential in the development of hard rock. The debut album was produced by the Velvet Underground's John Cale. The band's "I Wanna Be Your Dog" is a garage punk standard.
Raw Power was first released in1973, perhaps the first record that could truly be called punk. It was the confluence of The Stooges ages, hormones, creativity, ability, experience, tastes, lack of supervision, contempt for authority and ambition that has made Raw Power one of the most influential albums of all time.
The Stooges were infamous for performances in which Pop leapt off the stage (hence, the "stage dive"), smeared raw meat or peanut butter over his chest and cut himself with broken bottles. A glimpse of the vibrating intensity of Iggy live can be seen in the Ramones movie "End of the Century." Guitarist James Williamson became a key collaborator, a partnership documented on the 1978 album Kill City.
In 25 years as a solo artist, Pop's best-known songs have included the thumping Lust for Life, to be heard on the soundtrack of the find-a-vein, shoot-it-up movie Trainspotting, I'm Bored and The Passenger (the latter based on a poem written by Jim Morrison). David Bowie played a key role in reinvigorating Pop's post-Stooges career and was a collaborator on the albums Lust for Life and The Idiot. Iggy may be under-rated as a songwriter. Bowie and Tina Turner covered his "Tonight". Bowie also put out his own version of "China Girl," while Grace Jones covered the icey "Nightclubbing".
Fall in Love With Me
Iggy Pop Lyrics
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Here in this old saloon
Way back in West Berlin
A bottle of white wine
White wine and you
A table made of wood
And how I wish you would
You look so good to me
Standing out in the street
With your cheap fur on
Or maybe your plastic raincoat
And your plastic shoes
They look good too
Standing in the snow
You're younger than you look
Fall in love with me
Fall in love with me
How I wish you would
A table made of wood
And a, a bottle of white wine
And you and a bottle of white wine and you
And when you're standing in the street and it's cold
And it snows on you
And you look younger than you really are
I wish you would
Fall in love with me
I wish you would
Fall in love with me
I wish you would
Fall in love with me
I wish you would
Fall in love with me yeah, yeah
The way your eyes are black
The way your hair is black
The way your heart is young
There's just a few like you
Just the kind I need
To fall in love with me
Oh, and you look so good
Oh, yes, you look so good
A bottle of white wine
A cigarette and you
Here in this saloon
White wine and you
I wish you'd fall in love with me
I wish you'd fall in love with me
'Cause there's just a few like you
So young and real
There's just a few like you
So young and real
Fall in love with me
Fall in love with me
Fall in love with me
Fall in love with me
I wish you would
You look so good
Oh, when you're young at heart
There's just a few like you
You're young at heart
Won't you
Come to this old saloon?
Come to my waiting arms
A table made of wood
And I will look at you
'Cause you're so young and pure
And you're young at heart
You're young at heart
A bottle of white wine
And when you're tumbling down
You just look better
When you're tumbling down
You just look finer
The song "Fall in Love With Me" by Iggy Pop paints a vivid picture of a man's desire for a woman who appears youthful and full of life. The first stanza describes the setting, an old saloon in West Berlin, where the man and the woman are enjoying a bottle of white wine. He wishes that she would fall in love with him. The second stanza speaks of the woman as she stands on the street wearing a cheap fur or plastic raincoat and shoes. Despite this, the man finds her attractive and notes that she looks younger than she is. The chorus repeats the desire for her to fall in love with him, and the final stanza talks of her youthful looks, which the man finds alluring.
Overall, the song is a tale of infatuation with a woman who is carefree and vibrant. The man is enamored with her beauty and youthfulness, longing for her to reciprocate his feelings. The song's lyrics are simple and direct, with a focus on the woman's appearance and the man's desire for her. The repeated chorus highlights the depth of the man's yearning and the power of his infatuation.
Line by Line Meaning
You look so good to me
I am attracted to you physically and emotionally.
Here in this old saloon
We are in a nostalgic setting, which creates a romantic atmosphere.
Way back in West Berlin
This is a reference to a specific time and place, where the singer and the subject of the song may have met.
A bottle of white wine
This is a symbolic drink of celebration and indulgence.
White wine and you
I am enjoying this moment with you, which makes it more special.
A table made of wood
This is a simple yet intimate setting for us to share a drink and a conversation.
And how I wish you would
I am hoping that you will reciprocate my feelings and fall in love with me.
Standing out in the street
You are beautiful even in a public, everyday setting.
With your cheap fur on
Even when you are wearing something that is not luxurious, you still look amazing.
Or maybe your plastic raincoat
You can even make something as basic as a raincoat look chic.
And your plastic shoes
Your sense of style is unique and unconventional, which I appreciate.
They look good too
Your outfit is a reflection of who you are, and I am intrigued by you as a person.
Standing in the snow
You are resilient and can handle any weather or challenges that come your way.
You're younger than you look
You have a youthful energy and spirit that is attractive and refreshing.
Fall in love with me
I want us to develop a deep and meaningful romantic relationship.
The way your eyes are black
Your eyes are captivating and mysterious.
The way your hair is black
Your hair is dark and alluring, which adds to your overall attractiveness.
The way your heart is young
Your personality and spirit are youthful and lively.
There's just a few like you
You are a rare and exceptional person.
Just the kind I need
You are exactly the type of person I have been searching for.
Oh, and you look so good
I cannot stop admiring your beauty and charm.
A cigarette and you
This is another symbol of indulgence and pleasure that I can experience with you.
I wish you'd fall in love with me
My greatest desire is for you to feel the same way about me.
'Cause there's just a few like you
I know that you are a unique and exceptional person, which is what makes you so special.
So young and real
You are authentic and genuine, which is a rare quality to find in people.
Oh, when you're young at heart
You have a youthful, carefree nature that makes you even more attractive and fun to be around.
Come to this old saloon?
I want to spend more time with you in this intimate and romantic setting.
Come to my waiting arms
I am ready to embrace you and show you how much I care about you.
And I will look at you
I want to cherish every moment I spend with you and appreciate your beauty and uniqueness.
'Cause you're so young and pure
Your youthful spirit and pure heart make you an exceptional person.
And when you're tumbling down
Even when you are going through tough times or challenges, you are still beautiful and admirable.
You just look better
Your strength and resilience make you even more attractive and inspiring.
When you're tumbling down
Even in difficult times, you are still worth loving and admiring.
You just look finer
Your ability to overcome challenges and thrive is what makes you truly exceptional.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID BOWIE, HUNT B SALES, IGGY POP, TONY FOX SALES
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R Robinson
on Livin' On The Edge Of The Night (edit)
Here are corrections to incorrect lyrics - outrageously, stupidly incorrect: The first line is, "ILL WIND off the river". (And that's ill, not I'll.) The second line is, "smoke stacks fade to BLACK". Second verse: "I've made my bed but I can't REST my head". And "so much COULD be misunderstood". Bridge: "WELL maybe it's just my life". An artist crafts his work meticulously , then this is what happens to it. Disgusting.