Singer Iggy Pop and his wild onstage antics were often the focus of attention. The band had a shambling, energetic sound deliberately reminiscent of past garage rock groups. They sold very few records in their original incarnation and often performed to indifferent or hostile audiences. Nevertheless, the Stooges are often regarded as hugely influential both on then-nascent heavy metal movement and also on punk rock. As has been said about The Velvet Underground, the handful of people who did actually buy the Stooges' early records at the time ended up forming bands of their own and thus changed history. In fact, Velvet Underground member John Cale produced the original incarnation of their self-titled album. The 1969 album 'The Stooges' has received since its release critical acclaim from many reviewers over the years.
The Stooges drew their sound from a variety of influences. Examples include the often transgressive rock and roll artists The Doors, The MC5, The Rolling Stones, The Troggs, and The Who. As well, the band members enjoyed the work of jazz and soul artists such as Booker T and the MGs, James Brown, and Miles Davis (particularly 'Bitches Brew').
In 2003, Iggy, Scott, and Ron reformed The Stooges with Minutemen and fIREHOSE bassist Mike Watt filling in. The 2000s lineup played festivals around the world, and in 2006 recorded a new album with Steve Albini.
Founding member and guitarist Ron Asheton was found dead at his home in Ann Arbor, MI on January 6, 2009. Iggy Pop posted a message on his website stating "I am in shock. He was my best friend."
On June 22, 2016, Williamson made an official statement for the band saying that the Stooges are no more.
"The Stooges is over. Basically, everybody's dead except Iggy and I. So it would be sort-of ludicrous to try and tour as Iggy and the Stooges when there's only one Stooge in the band and then you have side guys. That doesn't make any sense to me."
Website: www.iggyandthestoogesmusic.com
Dirt
The Stooges 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, an American rock band, released their album "Fun House" in 1970, which includes the "Dirt." "Dirt" is among the most intense and emotive tracks in the entire rock genre, taking the listener on a rollercoaster ride of angst and catharsis that is impossible to forget. Iggy Pop, the lead singer of The Stooges, delivers a visceral performance full of raw emotion through the song's lyrics.
The song "Dirt" is mostly about Iggy Pop's mental state, which was fueled by self-destructive behavior like drug and alcohol abuse. The lyrics "I've been dirt, and I don't care" demonstrate his apathy towards drugs and self-destructive behavior, while the line "I'm just a yearning inside, and I'm the fire of life" shows that beneath this numb exterior, Iggy Pop still has hope for his future. He sings about his feelings of hurt, dream of a better life and seeking love to ease the pain. The song portrays the internal struggle of a person who is going through a rough patch in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I been dirt
I have experienced difficult times and emotional pain in the past.
And I don't care
But I am indifferent to these experiences; they do not affect me anymore.
Ooh, I've been hurt
I have suffered emotional or physical harm at some point.
But I don't care
However, the harm is in the past and I am unaffected by it now.
'Cause I'm
Burning
Inside
I am experiencing intense emotions that I cannot ignore or suppress.
I'm just a-yearning
Inside
I have a deep longing or desire that I am unable to fulfill or satisfy.
And I'm the fire of life
I possess a passionate spirit that fuels my life and energizes me.
And do you feel it?
Said do you feel it when you touch me?
I am asking if my intense emotions are evident to others, specifically through physical touch or interaction.
There's a fire
Well, it's a fire
My intense emotions are likened to a blazing fire, which cannot be easily extinguished or contained.
Yeah, alright
Ooh
These lines serve as a brief, energetic interlude between the song's verses.
Yeah, baby
Your love
Now, s'just a bit of
Burning
Inside
Now, just a little
Burning
I am describing the way that I experience love - as a small yet intense fire that burns inside me.
Just a dreaming
Just a burning
Just a dreaming
Just a dreaming
I continue expressing the way that I experience love, as both a passionate dream and an intense burning sensation.
Said do you feel it when you cut me?
I am asking if others can empathize with my pain, specifically when they cause me emotional harm.
Just a burning
Just a burning
Just a burning
Just a burning
Just a burning
Inside
These lines serve as a repeating refrain or chorus, emphasizing the intensity and persistence of my internal fire.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Alexander, Scott Asheton, Ronald Asheton, James Osterberg
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