Dirt
Stooges the Lyrics
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And I don't care
Ooh, I been dirt
But I don't care
'Cause I'm
Burning
Inside
I'm just a-yearning
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
The Stooges' song "Dirt" is a raw and emotionally charged track that captures the angst and despair of Iggy Pop's experiences with drug addiction and self-destructive behavior. The lyrics immediately convey a sense of apathy towards his situation, with the repeated lines "Ooh, I've been dirt, but I don't care." This suggests that he has reached a point where he has accepted his own degradation and has lost all hope in changing his circumstances.
However, the chorus of "Burning inside" and "I'm just a-yearning inside" reveal that there is still a spark of life and desire within Iggy. This creates a contrast between his outward appearance of not caring and the inner turmoil that he feels. He is burning with a restless energy that he cannot quell, and he is searching for a way to alleviate his pain but ultimately is left with nothing but his own inward desperation.
The final lines of the song ask the listener, "But do you feel it when you touch me? There's a fire," suggesting that even though he may seem numb and detached, there is still a passion and intensity that is waiting to be unleashed. It is a raw and powerful song that captures the essence of Iggy Pop's wild and tumultuous personality.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I been dirt
I have been at the lowest point in my life
And I don't care
But I am not ashamed of my past
But I don't care
I am not regretful of my mistakes
'Cause I'm
Burning
Inside
Because there is a fire inside me that refuses to be put out
I'm just a-yearning
Inside
I have a great desire for something more
And I'm the fire of life
I am the embodiment of passion and vitality
Ooh, I've been hurt
I have experienced great pain before
But I don't care
But I am still unbroken
I'm just a-dreaming
This life
I am imagining better days to come
And do you feel it?
Said do you feel it when you touch me?
Can you sense the intensity of my passion?
There's a fire
Well, it's a fire
My passion is like a raging fire
Yeah, alright
Ooh
Expressing agreement and continued enthusiasm
Yeah, baby
Your love
Now, s'just a bit of
Although your love is important, it is just one aspect of my life
Just a dreaming
Just a burning
I am still longing and yearning for more
Said do you feel it when you cut me?
Challenging the listener and asking if they comprehend the extent of their actions
Just a burning
Just a burning
Just a burning
Just a burning
Just a burning
Inside
Emphasizes the repeated motif of burning and signifies the constant strength of his passion
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Alexander, Scott Asheton, Ronald Asheton, James Osterberg
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