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
I'm Sick of You
The Stooges Lyrics
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I'm sick of you and there ain't no way
Don't want to know, don't want to see
Don't you ever bother me
Sick of hanging around your pad
Sick of your Mom and sick of your Dad
Yes and Betsy, it's sad but true
No way, no way, no way
No way, no way, no way
No way for our love
No way for our love
'Cause I'm sick of you
Good bye, Betsy, I'm going away
I'm sick of you and I don't wanna stay
Don't want to know, don't want to see
Don't you ever bother me
Sick of hanging in around your pad
Sick of your mom and sick of your dad
Yes and Betsy it's sad but true
Now I'm even sick of you
No way, no way, no way
No way, no way, no way
No way for our love
No way for our love
Every evening and every day
Seem to always turn out this way
To get an end, I better find new love
Then you'll pay, then you'll pay, ain't no way
'Cause I'm sick of you
Goodbye, Betsy, I'm going away
I'm sick of you and I don't wanna stay
Don't want to know, don't want to see
Don't you ever bother me
The Stooges' "I'm Sick of You" is a scathing breakup song. Iggy Pop addresses the titular character, Betsy, and declares that he's had enough of her, her parents, and her life in general. The lyrics are straightforward and repeat the song's title throughout to emphasize Iggy's frustration and desire to leave. He's sick of Betsy's very existence and craves a clean break.
The song also touches on the theme of finding new love as a means of moving on from a toxic relationship. Iggy sings, "Every evening and every day, seem to always turn out this way, to get an end, I better find new love, then you'll pay, then you'll pay, ain't no way." This suggests that Iggy wants to find someone new not because he's in love, but because it will be a way to escape Betsy's influence and make her "pay" for the misery she's caused him.
Overall, "I'm Sick of You" is a stark and uncompromising expression of Iggy Pop's disdain and exasperation. It's a raw and honest breakup song that expresses a sentiment that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, Betsy, I'm goin' away
I am leaving Betsy and going far away
I'm sick of you and there ain't no way
I am tired of you and there is no chance for us
Don't want to know, don't want to see
I do not want to communicate or see you again
Don't you ever bother me
Please do not try to contact me anymore
Sick of hanging around your pad
I am tired of spending time at your house
Sick of your Mom and sick of your Dad
I do not want to be around your parents anymore
Yes and Betsy, it's sad but true
It is unfortunate, but I am tired of you
Now I'm even sick of you
I have reached the point where I cannot tolerate being around you
No way, no way, no way
There is no possibility
No way for our love
Our relationship cannot work out
'Cause I'm sick of you
I am tired of being in this relationship
Every evening and every day
All the time, constantly
Seem to always turn out this way
Things keep happening in the same negative way
To get an end, I better find new love
To end this, it is better for me to find someone else to love
Then you'll pay, then you'll pay, ain't no way
You will have consequences for your actions, it is inevitable
'Cause I'm sick of you
I cannot handle being in this relationship anymore
Goodbye, Betsy, I'm going away
I am leaving Betsy and going far away
I'm sick of you and I don't wanna stay
I am tired of you and do not want to stay with you
Don't want to know, don't want to see
I do not want to communicate or see you again
Don't you ever bother me
Please do not try to contact me anymore
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JAMES OSTERBERG, JAMES WILLIAMSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Fiza
Goodbye Betsy I'm goin' away
I'm sick of you and there ain't no way
don't want to know, don't want to see
don't you ever bother me
Sick of hanging around your pad
Sick of your Mom and sick of your Dad
Yeah and Betsy,
its sad but true,
now I'm even sick of you.
No way, no way, no way
No way, no way, no way
No way, for our love
No way for our love
'cause I'm sick of You.
Good bye Betsy I'm going away.
Sick of you and i don't want to stay
don't want to know, don't want to see
don't you ever bother me
Sick of hanging around your pad
Sick of your mom and sick of your Dad
Yes and Betsy its sad but true
Now I'm even sick of you.
No way, no way, no way
No way, no way, no way
No way, for our love,
No way for our love
'cause I'm sick of you
Every evening and every day,
Seem to always turn out this way,
To get an end
I better find new love,
then you'll pay,
then you'll pay,
ain't no way.
'cause I'm sick of you.
Goodbye Betsy I'm going away,
Sick of you and i don't want to stay
don't want to know , don't want to see
don't you ever, bother me ....
@themitchies
That riff is hypnotic.
@ethanhill9460
Cymbal work makes the intro.
@ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow
Just the right amount of tremolo... one has to wonder if there wasn't a revolving cabinet involved in the recording? Maybe one of those Yamaha amps that Pink Floyd made famous.. Yamaha ra 200 if you can find one? They are in high demand.. despite all the digital mimicry
@stolenskooma1826
@@ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow I think it's a maestro phase shifter
@ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow
@@stolenskooma1826 LOL once I traded a Mesa Boogie revolving cabinet for a mandolin
@den9009
🤝😂😉🦍
@katarinask139
This song could honestly be released any time and still sound fresh and new. Amazing.
@katarinask139
@@chercherlee what
@sartoris9439
Iggy Pop and the Stooges were a life changing band.
@erkjan
yepp