The Jerk
Iggy Pop Lyrics


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Look, here comes the jerk !
See the guy with the fakey smile,
Talkin' to my girl in a friendly style.

He thinks he's quite the flirt,
She'd suck a rats' dick before she'd fuck
Him his brain is full of dirt,
That's why the guy's a jerk,
His balls are gonna burst,
that's why the guy's a jerk
Oh man you're killin' me!
Hey man your killin' me!

He hangs out by the ladies room,
His pick up line is like the voice of doom.
"Hey baby do ya want to go out with me,
and by the way I make a lotta money."
His method just don't work,
That's why the guy's a jerk.
By the office Johnny lurks,
That's why the guy's a jerk

Jerk [Repeat: x11]

Oh man you're killin' me!
Hey man your killin me!
look here comes the jerk [Repeat: x4]
Him his brain is full of dirt,
That's why the guy's a jerk,
His balls are gonna burst,
That's why the guy's a jerk




Oh man you're killin' me!
Hey man your killin me!

Overall Meaning

In Iggy Pop's song “Jerk,” the singer observes a man who is trying to flirt with his girl in a disingenuous and slimy manner. The man is portrayed as a “jerk” who is full of himself, thinks he’s quite the flirt, and has a fake smile. Despite his efforts, the singer is not threatened by the man since he knows that his girlfriend would not be interested in him. The man's pick-up line is ineffective because it shows that he is only concerned with money and misses the point of a genuine connection. The repeated line “Oh man you’re killing me! Hey man, you’re killing me!” is a sarcastic remark from the singer to the jerk, dismissing him as a joke.


The song is a humorous portrayal of a typical “jerk” character that is often seen in various settings, such as nightclubs, office spaces, and public places. The use of the word “jerk” also suggests that this behavior is common and that people are aware of such types of characters. The lyrics are simple, direct, and to the point, with Iggy's raw and energetic voice giving the song an edgy, punk-inspired style.


Line by Line Meaning

Look, here comes the jerk !
A person who is hated by others is approaching


See the guy with the fakey smile,
Observe the man who is faking his happiness


Talkin' to my girl in a friendly style.
Speaking to my girlfriend with a fake friendliness


He thinks he's quite the flirt,
He wrongly assumes that he is good at flirting


She'd suck a rats' dick before she'd fuck
She would never consider having sex with him as he is disgusting to her


Him his brain is full of dirt,
He has a mind filled with filth and impurity


That's why the guy's a jerk,
This is the reason why he is a terrible person


His balls are gonna burst,
He will suffer a painful punishment for his misdeeds


Oh man you're killin' me!
The situation is causing me intense emotional pain


Hey man your killin' me!
I am being affected negatively by your actions


He hangs out by the ladies room,
He intentionally loiters near the women's bathroom


His pick up line is like the voice of doom.
His attempt to attract women is destined to fail terribly


"Hey baby do ya want to go out with me,
He uses a cheesy and ineffective pickup line


and by the way I make a lotta money."
He tries to entice women with his supposed wealth


His method just don't work,
His strategy to attract women is a complete failure


That's why the guy's a jerk.
This is why he is a despicable person


By the office Johnny lurks,
A creepy guy named Johnny hangs around the workplace


Jerk [Repeat: x11]
He is a repulsive individual


Oh man you're killin' me!
I am in emotional agony due to this situation


Hey man your killin me!
Your actions are making me feel terrible


look here comes the jerk [Repeat: x4]
The awful person is approaching again


Him his brain is full of dirt,
His mind is filled with disgusting thoughts


That's why the guy's a jerk,
This is the reason why he is a horrible person


His balls are gonna burst,
He will suffer a painful retribution for his actions


Oh man you're killin' me!
This situation is causing me immense pain


Hey man your killin me!
You are negatively affecting me with your actions




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Written by: IGGY POP, WHITEY KIRST, WHITNEY 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.