Dirt
Stooges Lyrics


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Ooh, I been dirt
And I don't care
Ooh, I been dirt
But I don't care
'Cause I'm
Burning
Inside
I'm just a-yearning
Inside
And I'm the fire of life

Yeah, alright
Ooh, I've been hurt
But I don't care
Ooh, I've been hurt
But I don't care
'Cause I'm
Burning
Inside
I'm just a-dreaming
This life
And do you feel it?
Said do you feel it when you touch me?
Said do you feel it when you touch me?
There's a fire
Well, it's a fire
Yeah, alright
Ooh

Yeah, baby
Your love
Now, s'just a bit of
Burning
Inside
Now, just a little
Burning
Just a dreaming
Just a burning
Just a dreaming
Just a dreaming

And do you feel it?
Said do you feel it when you touch me?
Said do you feel it when you cut me?
But there's a fire
But there's a fire
Just burning
Just a burning
Just a burning
Just a burning




Just a burning
Inside

Overall Meaning

The Stooges' song "Dirt" is a raw and emotionally charged piece of music that touches on themes such as suffering, passion, and the longing for a deeper connection. The opening lines of the song, "Ooh, I been dirt, and I don't care" set the tone for the rest of the track, which is an unapologetic declaration of the singer's existence. He has experienced pain and hardship, but that hasn't dampened his spirit, and he's willing to show his scars.


The chorus of the song revolves around the idea of "burning inside," a metaphor for the singer's innermost desires and the intensity of his emotions. He's yearning for something more significant than what life has offered him so far, and he's ready to pour his passion out into the world. The final lines of the song are particularly striking, as the singer asks the listener if they can feel the fire within him when they touch him. It's a powerful moment that emphasizes the rawness and vulnerability of the singer's emotions.


Overall, "Dirt" is a testament to the Stooges' ability to capture the essence of human experience through their music. The track is gritty, intense, and deeply personal, revealing the innermost thoughts and feelings of its creator.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, I been dirt
I have had a rough past


And I don't care
But I don't let it bother me


Ooh, I been dirt
I have had a rough past


But I don't care
But I don't let it bother me


'Cause I'm
Because I am


Burning
Filled with passion


Inside
In my soul


I'm just a-yearning
I am longing for something


Inside
In my soul


And I'm the fire of life
I am the essence of vitality


Yeah, alright
Agreement or understanding


Ooh, I've been hurt
I have experienced pain


But I don't care
But I don't let it bother me


Ooh, I've been hurt
I have experienced pain


But I don't care
But I don't let it bother me


'Cause I'm
Because I am


Burning
Filled with passion


Inside
In my soul


I'm just a-dreaming
I am dreaming about something


This life
About life in general


And do you feel it?
Can you sense my passion and energy?


Said do you feel it when you touch me?
Can you feel it when you touch me?


Said do you feel it when you touch me?
Can you feel it when you touch me?


There's a fire
There is a passionate energy


Well, it's a fire
Indeed it is a passionate energy


Yeah, alright
Agreement or understanding


Ooh
Expression of desire or passion


Yeah, baby
Affectionate expression


Your love
Your affection


Now, s'just a bit of
Now it's just a small amount of


Burning
Filled with passion


Inside
In my soul


Now, just a little
Now just a small amount


Burning
Filled with passion


Just a dreaming
Just a dream


Just a burning
Just a passionate energy


Just a dreaming
Just a dream


Just a dreaming
Just a dream


And do you feel it?
Can you sense my passion and energy?


Said do you feel it when you touch me?
Can you feel it when you touch me?


Said do you feel it when you cut me?
Can you feel it when you hurt me?


But there's a fire
There is a passionate energy


But there's a fire
Indeed there is a passionate energy


Just burning
Just filled with passion


Just a burning
Just a passionate energy


Just a burning
Just a passionate energy


Just a burning
Just a passionate energy


Just a burning
Just a passionate energy


Inside
In my soul




Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID ALEXANDER, JAMES OSTERBERG, RONALD ASHETON, SCOTT ASHETON

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