TV Eye
Iggy and The Stooges Iggy Pop and The Stooges Lyrics
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Aah, hoo!
Stop it!
See that cat?
Yeah, I do mean you
See that cat?
Yeah, I do mean you
She got a TV eye on me
She got a TV eye on me
Oh
See that cat
Down on her back?
See that cat
Down on her back?
She got a TV eye on me
She got a TV eye
She got a TV eye on me
Oh
See that cat?
Yeah, I love her so
See that cat?
Yeah, I love her so
She got a TV eye on me
She got a TV eye
She got a TV eye on me
Oh, yeah
Right on
Right on
Right on
Right on
Yeah, c'mon!
See that cat?
Look here, I love her so
You see that cat?
Yeah, I love her so
She got a TV eye on me
She got a TV eye
She got a TV eye on me
Oh
"TV Eye" by Iggy and The Stooges is a song about feeling constantly monitored and watched by someone. The repetition of the phrase "see that cat?" refers to the person "watching" the singer, with "cat" being a slang term for an attractive person. The use of "TV eye" emphasizes the feeling of being watched, as if the person is constantly viewing the singer through a screen.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer enjoys the attention and affection of the person with the "TV eye." The lines "yeah, I love her so" and "right on" suggest a feeling of mutual attraction and desire.
The aggressive, electric guitar-driven sound of the song adds to the sense of paranoia and energy. The raw vocals and distinct instrumental style are hallmarks of Iggy and The Stooges' punk and proto-punk sound.
Overall, "TV Eye" is a powerful expression of feeling both watched and desired, with a thrilling musicality that exemplifies Iggy and The Stooges' signature style.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord
An expression to call attention or show excitement
Aah, hoo!
Unintelligible sounds expressing excitement or enthusiasm
Stop it!
An assertive phrase calling for a halt to something happening
See that cat?
A rhetorical question asking the listener to observe a particular person or thing
Yeah, I do mean you
Affirming that the previous question is directed at the person being addressed
She got a TV eye on me
She's watching and scrutinizing me closely, like a TV camera
She got a TV eye
She's always observing and analyzing everything around her
See that cat
Down on her back?
Another rhetorical question pointing out a particular person or thing, and asking if it's in a particular position
Yeah, c'mon!
An encouraging exhortation to spur someone to action or excitement
Look here, I love her so
Asserting strong affection for someone that is being indicated
Oh, yeah
An exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm
Right on
An expression of approval or agreement
Yeah, I love her so
Repeating the earlier affirmation of strong affection
Oh
An exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm
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Written by: DAVID ALEXANDER, JAMES OSTERBERG, RONALD ASHETON, SCOTT ASHETON
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