An official video was released for the song on May 12th 2016, and was the first video release for Post Pop Depression, after it's four month tour.
Sunday
Iggy Pop Lyrics
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This job is a masquerade of recreation
Like a wreck, I'm sinking fast
The key to everything
I crawl for Sunday
When I don't have to move
Caught up in dreams untangled one day
The days roll on and finally Sunday
A Sunday afternoon
I've got it all
But what's it for?
But getting some more
Always ready, always steady and
Always ready, always steady and
The street is as cold as a corporate lawsuit
A pride I can't jive is telling me to wipe my boots
I'm a wreck
What did you expect?
The key to everything
I crawl for Sunday
When I don't have to move
Caught up in dreams, untangled one day
Where I don't have to prove
The days roll on and finally Sunday
A Sunday afternoon
I've got it all
And so what now?
(Do what they say and then do what they say, go back)
(Do what they say and then do what they say, go back)
(Do what they say and then do what they say, go back)
Do what they say and do what they say till Sunday
(Do what they say)
Until I'm black and blue
Oh, what can I do?
Always ready, always steady and
Always ready, always steady and
Got all I need and it is killing me
And you
Got all I need and it is killing me
And you
Got all I need and it is killing me
And you
Got all I need and it is killing me
And you
Got all I need and it is killing me
And you
Got all I need and it is killing me
And you
The lyrics to Iggy Pop's song "Sunday" depict a feeling of discontent and exhaustion with the mundane routine of everyday life. The imagery of "This house is as slick as a senator's statement" and "The street is as cold as a corporate lawsuit" highlight the soullessness of modern life, while the line "I'm a wreck, what did you expect?" reveals the singer's sense of defeat in the face of societal pressures. The repetition of the phrase "Always ready, always steady and" emphasizes the robotic nature of the singer's existence and the futility of trying to keep up with societal expectations.
The singer finds solace in dreaming of Sundays, when they can finally rest and escape the pressure to constantly prove themselves. The line "The key to everything, I crawl for Sunday" speaks to the importance of rest and rejuvenation in order to maintain a healthy balance in life. However, even in these moments of respite, the singer still feels unfulfilled and wonders "what's it for? But getting some more", highlighting the never-ending cycle of consumerism and the pressure to constantly strive for more.
Overall, "Sunday" is a commentary on the soul-crushing nature of modern life and the importance of taking a break in order to maintain one's sanity.
Line by Line Meaning
This house is as slick as a senator's statement
This house, like a politician's deceitful speech, is polished and deceptive, hiding its true nature.
This job is a masquerade of recreation
This job is like a party with a mask, pretending to be fun and enjoyable but in reality, it is just a facade.
Like a wreck, I'm sinking fast
I'm falling apart like a shipwreck, hurtling towards disaster with no way of stopping.
The key to everything
There is a critical secret or truth that holds the answer to everything.
I crawl for Sunday
I long for Sunday when I can take a break and rest, both physically and mentally.
When I don't have to move
I want to be free from the demands of daily life and just be still and at peace.
Caught up in dreams untangled one day
I am lost in my imagination, hoping to one day untangle my thoughts and find clarity.
Where I don't have to prove
I want to escape the pressures of society, where I am always judged and compared to others. I just want to be accepted for who I am, without having to prove anything.
The days roll on and finally Sunday
Time passes quickly, and I am just waiting for Sunday to arrive to give me a break from the rest of the week.
A Sunday afternoon
A day of leisure and relaxation, where I can do what I want without anyone demanding anything from me.
I've got it all
I have everything I need, or so it seems.
But what's it for?
Despite having everything I could want, I feel directionless and am questioning the purpose of my life.
But getting some more
Despite feeling unfulfilled, I am still focused on acquiring more things and possessions, hoping that they will bring me happiness.
Always ready, always steady and
I am always on the move, ready for whatever comes next.
The street is as cold as a corporate lawsuit
The world outside is unwelcoming and hostile, with no warmth or compassion, just like a legal dispute in a business setting.
A pride I can't jive is telling me to wipe my boots
My sense of self-worth is urging me to clean myself up and be presentable, but I feel like a fake, trying to conform to societal standards.
What did you expect?
I am reflecting on what people's expectations of me are, and feeling unable to live up to them.
Do what they say and do what they say till Sunday
I am trapped by the expectations of others and am following their orders until Sunday arrives, a day of respite.
Until I'm black and blue
I'm being pushed to my limits and beyond, until I'm physically and mentally broken.
Got all I need and it is killing me
Despite having everything I want, it is slowly destroying me and taking away my sense of purpose and drive.
And you
I'm addressing the listener, implying that they too may be in the same situation as me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Osterberg, Joshua Homme, Dean Fertita
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sunlion
''They say that death kills you, But death doesn't kill you. Boredom and indifference kill you.''
- Iggy Pop
Parramatta
Homme is easily my favourite guitar player out there, his unique style and the way he plays those raggedy, almost-out-of-tune riffs just gets me every time.
Yrt Shimsun
Goes great with Iggy's voice
Spiritual Connection
Joshua Homme proving again to be one of the best musicians ever.
Mats Hansson
The lost of Bowie took me so hard so I totally missed this album. It is brilliant. I love it.
Gerardo Pradillo
I've listened to this over and over again. What a song, what an album. Iggy at it's best.
Ariel Pereyra
Muchas gracias Iggy . Una joya musical...
Angela Fuchs
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FRONESIS
Best Album of 2016! Homme and his crew took Iggy's into another level! These guys really made it!
Mara Diaz
Esta canción es genial...larga vida Iggy te amo tanto!!!