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".
Superbabe
Iggy Pop Lyrics
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I kinda wondered how I did
It may be pointless to describe her
But she has the power of gravity
She used a voodoo force on me
Big tits high ass
Long legs flat stomach
She's using mojo energy
Snake hips full lips
Strong things green eyes
Superbabe
White teeth fresh meat
Just like the TV
Superbabe
She's got the wild stuff
Makes love for good luck
Superbabe
Don't miss with her kiss
Won't duck from a whoa
Superbabe
Superbabe
I made love to a superbabe
So tell me what else could I do
Untill I couldn't do no more
Or even know what for
Forever and a day
I'm gonna jump on superbabe
Fame, drugs and money cannot save me
And evils everywhere
But here comes superbabe
She's USA prime all the way
One two three four
Who the fuck are we for
Superbabe
Five six seven eight
I can relate superbabe
Don't miss with her kiss
Won't duck from a woaaaw
Superbabe
She's got the wild stuff
Makes love for good luck
Superbabe
Superbabe
Superbabe
Fame, drugs and money cannot save me
Superbabe
Superbabe
It may be pointless to describe her
Superbabe
Superbabe
The lyrics of "Superbabe" describe Iggy Pop's infatuation with a woman he refers to as a "superbabe." He is fascinated by her physical qualities, such as her big tits, high ass, long legs, flat stomach, and full lips. He marvels at her power over him, claiming that she used voodoo force and mojo energy.
Iggy Pop seems to be solely focused on the woman's appearance, likening her to a piece of fresh meat on TV. However, he also acknowledges that her charm and allure go beyond her physical attributes. She has the "power of gravity" and "wild stuff" that make him feel lucky to be in her presence. Despite the danger and evil that surrounds him, he believes that the "superbabe" can save him from it all.
The song overall portrays a superficial and one-dimensional view of women, reducing them to mere objects of desire. Iggy Pop objectifies the woman he sings about, focusing on her physicality and sexual prowess rather than any deeper qualities she might possess. Nonetheless, the song's upbeat tempo and catchy guitar riffs make it a fun and energetic listen.
Line by Line Meaning
I made love to a superbabe
I had sex with an incredibly beautiful woman
I kinda wondered how I did
I was surprised that I was able to attract and have sex with someone so gorgeous
It may be pointless to describe her
Words cannot accurately convey the incredible attractiveness of this woman
But she has the power of gravity
This woman has an irresistible force that draws people towards her
She used a voodoo force on me
This woman had a mysterious and powerful effect on me, like magic
Big tits high ass
This woman has a large chest and a well-shaped butt
Long legs flat stomach
This woman has long, sexy legs and a toned stomach
Helped her cover all my dreams with sleep
Being with this woman was so dreamlike and amazing that it made me fall asleep
She's using mojo energy
This woman has a magical, mysterious energy that draws people towards her
Snake hips full lips
This woman has smooth and sensuous hip movements and full, luscious lips
Strong things green eyes
This woman has piercing green eyes that show strength and vitality
Superbabe
This woman is incredibly attractive and captivating
White teeth fresh meat
This woman has white, perfect teeth and is incredibly attractive
Just like the TV
This woman is like something out of a television show, too good to be true
She's got the wild stuff
This woman is uninhibited and wild in bed
Makes love for good luck
Having sex with this woman brings good luck and fortune
Don't miss with her kiss
This woman's kisses are powerful and should not be underestimated
Won't duck from a whoa
This woman is not afraid of anything and is always up for a challenge
Forever and a day
I will always be attracted to and want to be with this woman
I'm gonna jump on superbabe
I will continue to pursue and have sex with this woman
Fame, drugs and money cannot save me
No matter how much wealth or power I have, it will not replace the satisfaction of being with this woman
And evils everywhere
There is negativity and darkness all around us
But here comes superbabe
This woman is a bright light and positive force in my life
She's USA prime all the way
This woman epitomizes American beauty and culture
Who the fuck are we for
We are insignificant compared to this woman's greatness
I can relate superbabe
I understand and can connect with this woman
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALEX KIRST, IGGY POP, PETER MARSHALL, WHITEY KIRST
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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.