We
Slash; Iggy Pop Lyrics
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I'll say anything that fits
We carry our vision
Wherever we go
If you keep your mouth shut
It's still gonna show
We're all gonna die
We're all gonna die
So let's be nice
I'm in the mood
So let's intrude
Pee on the ground
And jump around
I'm getting sick of paying bills
I need my doctor, I need my pills
We carry our women
Wherever we go
If you keep their mouth shut
They're gonna moan
(Mhm)
We're all gonna die
So let's get high
We're all gonna die
So let's be nice
I'm in the mood
So let's intrude
Pee on the ground (heh, heh)
And jump around
Life is demanding
But I'm just a bum
And if I respect it, boy
I feel dumb!
We're all gonna die
So let's get high
We're all gonna die
So let's be nice
I'm in the mood
So let's intrude
Pee on the ground
And jump around
We're all gonna die!
(We're all gonna die)
(We're all gonna die)
(I wanna, I wanna, I wanna whip it out and pee on the ground!)
(We're all gonna die)
The song "We" by Iggy Pop is a reflection on the hedonistic and nihilistic lifestyle of youth culture. The opening lines "Gee, I really like your tits, I'll say anything that fits" immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics speak of a carefree attitude and willingness to indulge in whatever brings pleasure; drugs, sex, and other forms of rebellion. The line "We're all gonna die, so let's get high" reflects a common belief among the youth culture of living in the moment and embracing the idea that life is short and should be fully experienced.
The repetition of the line "We're all gonna die, so let's be nice" can be interpreted as a call for unity and acceptance while still living life to the fullest. The line "Pee on the ground and jump around" is a reflection of the reckless and rebellious spirit of youth culture, where anything goes and breaking societal norms is celebrated.
Furthermore, the line "Life is demanding, but I'm just a bum, and if I respect it, boy, I feel dumb!" is a commentary on societal expectations and the pressure to conform. The singer rejects the idea of having to live a conventional life and instead chooses to embrace the idea of living in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Gee, I really like your tits
I will say anything that is fitting as long as it makes you feel good about yourself
We carry our vision
Wherever we go
If you keep your mouth shut
It's still gonna show
We have a clear sense of purpose and direction that we maintain everywhere we go, and even if you don't speak about it, our willpower is evident
We're all gonna die
So let's get high
We're all gonna die
So let's be nice
I'm in the mood
So let's intrude
Pee on the ground
And jump around
The inevitability of death is something that we must confront, so we might as well enjoy ourselves in the time we have. Let's act impulsively and do things we might otherwise have second thoughts about
I'm getting sick of paying bills
I need my doctor, I need my pills
We carry our women
Wherever we go
If you keep their mouth shut
They're gonna moan
(Mhm)
Financial responsibilities are becoming too much to bear, and I require medical assistance to cope. We take our partners with us on our journey, but we understand that they will make their discomfort known if they are unhappy
Life is demanding
But I'm just a bum
And if I respect it, boy
I feel dumb!
The expectations of society are high, and it is difficult to live up to them, but I don't care about conforming to them because it makes me feel inadequate
We're all gonna die!
Death is the great equalizer, and it is something we cannot avoid
(We're all gonna die)
(We're all gonna die)
(I wanna, I wanna, I wanna whip it out and pee on the ground!)
(We're all gonna die)
The refrain reinforces the theme of death, but also implores us to indulge in our primal desires while we are still alive
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Iggy Pop, James Osterberg, Saul Hudson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@abominationishere5403
My dad had this played at his funeral.
He was awesome and I miss him, but I'll carry on his lasse fair attitude
@JUNEBUGLLC
your dad sounds like a total badass
@floydgtr
God bless him! What a cool dude!
@mar-cio8585
Seu pai era O cara! Esteja orgulhoso dele! RIP
@Ineedahandle75
"Pee on the ground and jump around" Such classy lyrics
@RinocerontusReal
Playing this while watching news about the coronavirus
@carlosaraujo7198
🖐️
@darekmenel8265
Haha this is the best song for this so let's get high :P
@danielsmith-jb2ec
Same
@yato2557
Yes same here so fuckin scared ATM