I’m Bored
Iggy Pop (born James Newell Osterberg, Jr.; April 21, 1947) is an American … Read Full Bio ↴Iggy Pop (born James Newell Osterberg, Jr.; April 21, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though widely known as an innovator and "godfather" of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, hard rock, jazz and blues. Pop became known as 'Iggy' in high school, during which time he served as drummer for local blues band The Iguanas. He is vocalist of influential proto-punk band The Stooges (Pop and the other surviving members of the group reunited in 2003), having become known, since the late 1960s, for his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics.

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".

I’m Bored
Iggy Pop Lyrics


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I'm bored

I'm the chairman of the bored,
I'm a lengthy monologue
I'm livin' like a dog

I'm bored
I bore myself to sleep at night
I bore myself in broad daylight coz

I'm bored
Just another slimey bore

I'm free to bore my well-bought friends
And spend my cash until the end coz

I'm bored
I'm bored

I'm the chairman of the board

I'm sick
I'm sick of all my kicks
I'm sick of all the stiffs
I'm sick of all the dips

I'm bored

I bore myself to sleep at night
I bore myself in broad daylight coz

I'm bored
I'm bored

Just another dirty bore

All right doll-face
Come on and bore me

I'm sick
I'm sick of all my kicks
I'm sick of all the stiffs
I'm sick of all the dips

I'm sick

I'm sick when I go to sleep at night
I'm still sick in the broad daylight coz

I'm bored
I'm bored

I'm the chairman of the. . .





BORED!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Iggy Pop's "I'm Bored" perfectly capture the feelings of ennui and dissatisfaction that many people experience at some point in their lives. The song begins with Iggy declaring himself "the chairman of the bored," which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. He describes himself as a lengthy monologue, indicating that he feels like he's talking to himself all the time. Iggy then compares himself to a dog, which suggests that he feels like he's trapped in a cycle of routine and predictability and has lost his independence.


In the chorus, Iggy repeats the phrase "I'm bored" several times, emphasizing the feeling of restlessness and a lack of fulfillment. He talks about how he bores himself to sleep at night and during the day, which indicates that he's not finding any meaning or enjoyment in his life. Iggy says he's "just another slimy bore," emphasizing how he feels like he's just blending in with everyone else and not standing out in any way.


The second verse continues the theme of dissatisfaction and sickness. Iggy declares that he's sick of all his kicks, stiffs, and dips, which could refer to drugs, people, or experiences that he's had in the past that no longer bring him any pleasure. He repeats the phrase "I'm sick" several times, emphasizing how he's physically and emotionally unwell. The chorus then repeats again, with Iggy emphasizing his boredom and restlessness.


Overall, "I'm Bored" is a powerful and relatable song that describes the feelings of dissatisfaction and restlessness that many people experience in their lives. It's an anthem for anyone who feels like they're not living up to their potential or who is craving something more in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm bored
I am feeling a sense of apathy and disinterest


I'm the chairman of the bored
I am the leader of those who feel bored


I'm a lengthy monologue
I tend to talk about myself excessively


I'm livin' like a dog
I lead a miserable and unfulfilling existence


I bore myself to sleep at night
I am so bored that I cannot even engage in productive activities or sleep


I'm free to bore my well-bought friends
I can afford to be boring around my wealthy peers


And spend my cash until the end coz
I use money as a means of coping with my boredom


Just another slimy bore
I am an unappealing and monotonous individual


I'm sick of all my kicks
I am tired of my usual pleasures and hobbies


I'm sick of all the stiffs
I am frustrated by traditional and conventional people


I'm sick of all the dips
I am annoyed by people who lack depth or intelligence


Just another dirty bore
I am an unhygienic and tedious person


All right doll-face
Addressing someone in a patronizing or derogatory way


Come on and bore me
Encouraging someone to be even more uninteresting or mundane


I'm sick when I go to sleep at night
My boredom causes me emotional and/or physical distress


BORED!
A declaration of one's state of being




Writer(s): IGGY POP

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Lyrics sourced from lyricfind (for my convenience and I guess for others too):

I'm bored.
I'm the chairman of the board.
I'm a Lincoln monologue, I'm livin' like a God,
I'm bored.
I bore myself to sleep at night, I bore myself in broad daylight, 'cause I'm bored.
Just another slimy bore.
I'm free to bore my well-bought friends,
And spend my cash until the end,
'cause I'm bored!
I'm bored!
I'm the chairman of the board.
I'm sick.
I'm sick of all my kicks.
I'm sick of all the stiffs, I'm sick of all the dips, I'm bored.
I bore myself to sleep at night, I bore myself in broad daylight,
'cause I'm bored!
I'm bored!
Just another dirty bore!
Alright now, face, come out and bore me!
I am sick!
I am sick of all my kicks!
I'm sick of all the stiffs, I'm sick of all the dips, I'm sick!
I'm sick when I go to sleep at night, I'm still sick in the broad daylight,
'Cause I'm bored!
I'm bored!
I'm the chairman of the board!



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@fariii7

When you search: I'm bored
This guy: lemme entertain you...

@u3093

Haha that's how I found this

@lukeashby4643

@@u3093 me too ecks dee

@karinaroberts1247

😂 thats how i found this

@fbi_anime_agent3536

I think every body came here bcuz they bored

@mitt1n

@@lukeashby4643 eggsdhee

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@wahabalghunaim2083

I cannot stress how underrated this iggy pop tune is

@tatacraft791

Ikr

@steveseefeld3653

That's right punk welcome to the office

@kenkovar2647

one of the essentials

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