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".
Platonic
Iggy Pop Lyrics
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Uniting human form and manufactured heels
Go buy in a hurry, buying your chance
You give your best by loving a classic
Immoderation seems to suit her best
But then I turn around and she's very delicate
Go buy in a hurry, get all you can
Time has no pull on her soul
When she is here I'm her doorman
I'm ?
Oh the coronation when she walks by
Even if it's private makes you end your mind
Buy in a hurry, go get all you can
You give your best for loving a classic
For loving a classic
For loving a classic
The lyrics of Iggy Pop's "Platonic" reflect on the complex nature of human relationships, specifically those that involve romantic attraction but lack physical intimacy. The song seems to describe a woman who possesses a kind of alluring elegance that the singer finds irresistible, even though he recognizes that she is beyond his reach.
The opening lines, "Strategic angles indirectly revealed / Uniting human form and manufactured heels," suggest that the woman in question is highly conscious of her appearance and employs various tactics to enhance her allure. She may use makeup or high heels to accentuate her features, or employ strategic body language to communicate her confidence and poise.
The chorus, "Go buy in a hurry, buying your chance / You give your best by loving a classic," implies that the woman is a classic beauty, someone who is worth investing time and energy in pursuing, even if the outcome is uncertain. The singer seems to believe that it is worth taking risks for the chance to be near her, even if they can never be together in a physical sense.
The later verses suggest that the singer is torn between his admiration for the woman's beauty and sophistication, and his recognition that true intimacy is not something that can be manufactured or bought. He recognizes that "immoderation seems to suit her best," suggesting that she may be more interested in playing games and maintaining an air of detachment than in developing a genuine relationship. However, he also notes that "she's very delicate," indicating that she may be more vulnerable and complex than she lets on.
Overall, "Platonic" is a sober reflection on the complicated dynamics of human attraction, and the tension between the desire for physical intimacy and the need for emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Strategic angles indirectly revealed
The mysterious and subtle aspects of her character are slowly being uncovered
Uniting human form and manufactured heels
She embodies both natural and artificial elements in her appearance and behavior
Go buy in a hurry, buying your chance
Time is limited, so seize the opportunity to acquire what you desire while you can
You give your best by loving a classic
The best way to express your affection for her is by appreciating her timeless qualities
Immoderation seems to suit her best
She thrives on excess and extravagance, regardless of the consequences
But then I turn around and she's very delicate
Despite her outward strength, she possesses a vulnerability that only reveals itself in private
Oh the coronation when she walks by
Her presence evokes a sense of royalty and admiration from those around her
Even if it's private makes you end your mind
Even in intimate moments, she commands your attention and holds your fascination
Give her your best ?
You should strive to impress her with your utmost effort and devotion
Time has no pull on her soul
She is timeless and unaffected by the passage of time
When she is here I'm her doorman
You are at her beck and call, offering your services and assistance without hesitation
Buy in a hurry, get all you can
Opportunities to obtain what you desire are fleeting, so act quickly and take advantage of them
For loving a classic
Expressing affection towards a timeless, remarkable person is an exceptional experience
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: IGGY POP, ROBERT DUPREY
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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.