Lust For Life
by Iggy Pop
What is “Lust For Life” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Lust For Life” by Iggy Pop is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Lust for Life' by Iggy Pop pulses with the vibrant and relentless desire to experience life with intensity and immediacy, despite past hardships and the darker sides of indulgence.
So… what’s this song really about?
Iggy Pop's 'Lust for Life' thrives on a dynamic energy that captures the essence of seeking pleasure and living vigorously, despite the challenges life throws. The lyrics, characterized by repetition and highlight of hedonistic pursuits, underscore a yearning to break free from societal norms and engage deeply with life's pleasures. The mentions of 'liquor and drugs' and 'flesh machine' point towards a critique of the commercialization of love and happiness, suggesting a superficial society that often misses genuine emotional connections.
The song could also be seen as a personal anthem of survival and resilience. The recurrent phrase 'I am just a modern guy' reflects an acceptance and perhaps a resistance against an era marred by consumerism and fleeting desires. Pop's energetic delivery and candid exploration of themes such as lust, struggle, and human flaws, offer an invigorating look at the pursuit of happiness in a modern world riddled with contradictions and superficial allure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who wrote 'Lust for Life' by Iggy Pop?
Iggy Pop co-wrote 'Lust for Life' with David Bowie.
Q: What year was 'Lust for Life' by Iggy Pop released?
'Lust for Life' was released in 1977.
Q: What genre is 'Lust for Life' by Iggy Pop?
'Lust for Life' is primarily considered a rock song, often associated with the punk rock genre.
Lyrics to “Lust For Life”
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[Chorus]
Well, I am just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in the ear before
'Cause I've a lust for life
(Lust for life)
'Cause I've a lust for life (Ooh)
I got a lust for life (Ooh)
Got a lust for life (Ooh)
Oh, a lust for life (Ooh)
Oh, a lust for life (Ooh)
A lust for life (Ooh)
I got a lust for life (Ooh)
A lotta lust for life
Well, I am just a modern guy
Of course I've had it in the ear before
Well, I've a lust for life
'Cause I've a lust for life
[Verse 3]
Well, here comes Johnny Yen again
With the liquor and drugs, and the flesh machine
I know he's gonna do another striptease
Hey man, where'd you get that lotion?
Your skin starts itchin' once you buy the gimmick
About somethin' called love
Oh, love, love, love
Well, that's like hypnotizin' chickens
[Chorus]
Well, I am just a modern guy
Of course I've had it in the ear before
And I've a lust for life
(Lust for life)
'Cause I've a lust for life
(Lust for life)
Got a lust for life
Yeah, a lust for life
I got a lust for life
Oh, a lust for life
I got a lust for life
Yeah, a lust for life
I got a lust for life
A lust for life
Lust for life
Lust for life
A lust for life
(Lust for life)