Lust For Life
Iggy pop and the Stoogees Lyrics

Here comes Johnny Yen again With the liquor and drugs And a flesh machine He's gonna do another striptease
Johnny Yen is back, bringing with him alcohol, drugs, and a female companion, getting ready to perform another strip show.

Hey man, where'd you get that lotion? I've been hurting since I bought the gimmick About something called love Yeah, something called love Well, that's like hypnotizing chickens
The singer questions a man where he purchased a product that was supposed to make him feel loved but only causes him pain. He compares the notion of love to the act of hypnotizing chickens.

Well, I'm just a modern guy Of course, I've had it in the ear before Been on a lust for life 'Cause of a lust for life
The singer considers himself to be a modern man who is experienced in life, and he's always been motivated by his intense desire for a thrilling and exciting existence.

I'm worth a million in prizes With my torture film Drive a G.T.O. Wear a uniform All on a government loan
The artist boasts about his fame and wealth obtained from his work involved in torture films, purchases like a G.T.O. car and a uniform, all funded by a government loan.

I'm worth a million in prizes Yeah, I'm through with sleeping on the sidewalk No more beating my brains No more beating my brains With the liquor and drugs With the liquor and drugs
The artist repeats his previous statement, saying he's fed up sleeping on the streets and no longer wishes to hurt his brain with alcohol and drugs while reveling in his newly found riches.

Well, I'm just a modern guy Of course, I've had it in my ear before 'Cause of a lust for life (lust for life) 'Cause of a lust for life (ooh) I've got a lust for life (ooh) Got a lust for life (ooh)
The singer reiterates he's an adventurous modern man who indulges in a dangerous and extravagant life because he desires nothing more than the rush of excitement it brings.

Oh, a lust for life (ooh) Oh, a lust for life (ooh) A lust for life (ooh) I got a lust for life (ooh)
The singer chants about his addiction to life's exciting pursuits, expressing his desire for it in a rhythmic way.

Well, here comes Johnny Yen again With the liquor and drugs And a flesh machine I know he's gonna do another striptease
The artist repeats the beginning verse, explaining how Johnny Yen is back with the same routine, anticipating his striptease.

Hey man, where'd ya get that lotion? Your skin starts itching once you buy the gimmick About something called love Oh, love, love, love Well, that's like hypnotizing chickens
Once again, the artist asks where the lotion came from and compares the feeling of love to an itching imposter, much like hypnotizing chickens.

Well, I'm just a modern guy Of course, I've had it in the ear before And I've a lust for life (lust for life) 'Cause I've a lust for life (lust for life) Got a lust for life Yeah, a lust for life I got a lust for life Oh, a lust for life
Using the same verse as before, the artist reaffirms his love for adventure and thrill-seeking, expressing how his desire for life's excitement outweighs any risks associated with it.

Lust for life Lust for life Lust for life
The singer repeats his love for a passionate and wild life one last time, with a simple and powerful statement.