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
Idea of Fun
The Stooges Lyrics
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They make you king then make you ill
'Til you're alone, dead on your throne
So my idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
Is killing everyone
Now is the season for war with no reason
Now is the season for war with no reason
They break your skin when you're a kid
They steal your soul and keep it hid
And that is why I hate mankind
'Cause my idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun
The lyrics of "Idea of Fun" by The Stooges is a dark and nihilistic reflection on the nature of human existence, particularly how people can seem to build others up only to tear them down in the end. The verses describe how people thrive on attention or power initially, but eventually end up alone and dead, metaphorically speaking. It is a bleak commentary on how the world operates, and how people seem to take pleasure in causing harm and destruction.
In the chorus, Iggy Pop's vocals become more aggressive as he asserts that his idea of fun is to kill everyone. The repetition of this line emphasizes the nihilistic tone, suggesting that violence may be the only release or escape from the cruelty of the world. The final lines, "My idea of fun is killing everyone, my idea of fun" are particularly chilling in their repetition, illustrating that the singer is completely unapologetic about their violent tendencies.
Overall, "Idea of Fun" is a disturbing and thought-provoking reflection on the darker side of human nature. It suggests that cruelty and violence are inherent in the human experience and that sometimes, the only way to combat this is to embrace it yourself.
Line by Line Meaning
Attention thrills and then it kills
Being in the spotlight and receiving too much attention can be overwhelming and destructive.
They make you king then make you ill
People can build you up only to tear you down, leaving you feeling sick and alone.
Til you're alone, dead on your throne
Even those who achieved great things end up alone and forgotten in the end.
So my idea of fun
The following lines describe the artist's twisted idea of what is entertaining.
Is killing everyone
The artist finds joy and pleasure in causing harm to others and taking their lives.
Now is the season for war with no reason
Aggression, hostility, and senseless violence prevail without cause or justification.
They break your skin when you're a kid
Childhood experiences can be damaging and lead to lifelong trauma and pain.
They steal your soul and keep it hid
Others may rob you of your identity, essence, beliefs, and values, making you feel lost and powerless.
And that is why I hate mankind
The artist's hatred for humanity stems from the cruelty and injustice he perceived throughout his life.
'Cause my idea of fun
The artist reiterates his depraved notion of what he finds pleasurable and amusing.
My idea of fun is killing everyone
The singer derives excitement and satisfaction from murdering others, regardless of their innocence or guilt.
My idea of fun is killing everyone
The artist repeats his twisted desire to end the lives of all those around him, fuelled by his deep-seated hatred and rage.
My idea of fun
The singer's perverse amusement and sickening pleasure from inflicting harm shadows and darkens any sense of normality or morality.
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bobbyfeather1
Attention thrills, and then it kills
They make you king, and make you I'll
'Til you're alone, dead on your throne
So my idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
Now is the season for war with no reason
Now is the season for war with no reason
They break your skin, when you're a kid
They steal your soul, and keep it hid
And that is why, I hate mankind
'Cause my idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Songwriters: Iggy Pop / Ron Asheton / Scott Asheton
@MultiChaoticus
Attention thrills and then it kills
They make you king then make you ill
'Til you're alone, dead on your throne
So my idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
Now is the season for war with no reason
Now is the season for war with no reason
They break your skin when you're a kid
They steal your soul and keep it hid
And that is why I hate mankind
'Cause my idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun
@keekssneaks7322
Here in 2023 still blasting this , thank bam for putting me on the them 🤘🏼
@ObinnaAnyaeto
Viva La Bam brought me here
@13StJimmy
For band that didn't play together for years and come back they still jive perfectly I like this song as much as any of the original three albums!!
@craigdamage
Why were so many critics so harsh on this record? Sounds pretty kick ass to me. The Stooges ALREADY changed the face of music decades ago. Every single record can't be a total game changing masterpiece. This is a pretty good hard rock record. period.
@jengelenm
Killller track !!!!!!!
@BrdskoGovedo
"now is the season for war with no reason" so true....
@rona86
I only know this song because of Bam Margera...he always has had great taste in music and catchy songs.
@2drunktotastethischicken
This song is amazing. Simple as that.
@bobbyfeather1
Attention thrills, and then it kills
They make you king, and make you I'll
'Til you're alone, dead on your throne
So my idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
Now is the season for war with no reason
Now is the season for war with no reason
They break your skin, when you're a kid
They steal your soul, and keep it hid
And that is why, I hate mankind
'Cause my idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Is killing everyone
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun is killing everyone
My idea of fun
Songwriters: Iggy Pop / Ron Asheton / Scott Asheton
@1REDSOXXOSDER
One of the All-Time Great Rock n Roll songs ... FUCKIN A!!!