Cold Metal
Iggy pop and the Stoogees Lyrics

I played tag in the auto graveyard
I used to play games around rows of broken down cars waiting to be scrapped.

I looked up at the radio tower
I gazed upon the towering structure that disseminated the music that affected my life.

Rag tent by the railroad tracks
There was a makeshift tent built with scraps of cloth near the tracks that trains would glide by.

Concrete poured over steel bridge
The builders covered a bridge made of metal with concrete for durability and longevity.

Pondered my fate while they built the interstate
My thoughts lingered on what my destiny could be, while I watched the creation of a new highway that could take me anywhere.

I'm a product of America
My existence is a result of being raised in the USA.

From the morgue to the prisons
From death to incarceration, the US criminal justice system has a powerful impact on people's lives.

Cold metal, when I start my band
My music is infused with the energy and intensity of metal instruments.

Cold metal, in my garbage can
I'm still surrounded and inspired by metal, even in the refuse and waste of everyday life.

Cold metal, gets in my blood
Metal music is a part of me, it runs through my veins and elevates my being.

And my attitude
This energy informs my outlook on life and how I approach things.

Threw my hide in an automobile
I jumped inside a car, leaving behind my troubles.

Heard a song called "Drive the Wheel"
I heard a tune that evokes the freedom and excitement of driving on the open road.

Truckers, trailers, tractors caught me workin'
Workers and machines of all kinds inspired me to work harder and be more productive.

This is the song of my heritage
This music represents my past, my traditions, and the collective history of my people.

From the bad to the Buddha
No matter what the circumstance, whether it be negative or spiritual, metal is present and capable of elevating our experience.

Cold metal, that's what it be
Metal is what it is, straightforward and genuine.

Cold metal, from sea to sea
Metal can be found everywhere, from coast to coast in the US.

Cold metal, it's how we win
Metal music gives us an edge and helps us succeed in life.

And also how we sin
However, it can also be a force that leads to moral compromise or wrongdoing.

Cold metal, in the afternoon
Even during the most peaceful moments or times of day, metal can be present and invigorating.

Sounds lovely like a Hendrix tune
It can even be as beautiful and captivating as the legendary musician Jimi Hendrix's work.

Cold metal, it's the father of beat
Metal music is the originator and master of the beat that moves and stirs us.

The mother of the street
It's also an integral part of urban culture and the energy that drives city life.

Cold metal, it rolls on by
The music never stops and keeps moving forward, always.

Cold metal, gonna raise it high
We'll always elevate metal music to the highest level, with passion and pride.

Cold metal, it'll even fly
The energy and euphoria that metal engenders can even make it seem as though the music can take off and soar.

Rust buckets in the sky
From planes to rusty cars, the enduring spirit of metal knows no bounds.

Cold metal, got to be
Metal is an essential element of our lives and will always be there.

Skeleton of the free
It's part of our very skeletons, the metaphorical backbone of freedom and self-expression.

Cold metal, it's gotta be
We can't live without metal's raw energy and soul.

Better save a tree
However, we should still be conscious of and preserve the natural world, despite our devotion to metal.

Save a tree, save a tree, save a tree, save a tree
This message is worth repeating as often as it takes to hear it.