Lucky Monkeys
Iggy Pop & James Williamson Lyrics

The lyrics to Iggy Pop and James Williamson's Lucky Monkeys are a chaotic and surreal blend of imagery and wordplay. The song appears to be a commentary on the struggle of living in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving. The opening lines reference an "asshole" crawling out of his hole, perhaps alluding to a corrupt individual or a general feeling of pessimism in society. The "lucky monkeys" of the song's title may be a symbol for those who manage to thrive despite the odds against them.

The second verse introduces a "lady with red plastic / saxophone lined lips" who kicks "fears and tears put out matches." This line can be interpreted as someone who is fighting against their own emotions in order to survive. The image of someone blowing out matches creates a sense of struggling to turn negativity into positivity. The use of the word "look out" throughout the song adds to the sense of living in a world that requires constant vigilance.

The third verse contains the repeated refrain, "I'm just on number 7, working this world one eleven / On my back, in my bed every sammy morning, every sammy morning, every sammy morning / And I was born dead crazy, born crazy, born dead." This verse seems to encapsulate the idea of living in a society that is constantly pushing people to their limits. The idea of being "born dead crazy" can be seen as a metaphor for being born into a world that is already difficult to navigate.