Some Weird Sin

Iggy Pop

About Some Weird Sin

"Some Weird Sin" is a song appearing on Iggy Pop's 1977 album Lust for Life. Iggy Pop wrote the tune with David Bowie, and Tony Sales plays bass on the record. The track was recorded at Hansa Studio by the Wall in Berlin. The song is alluded to in the Spoon's song "The Way We Get By" on their Kill the Moonlight LP, released in 2002.


Year:
1997
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Well, I never got my license to live
They won't give it up
So I stand at the world's edge

I'm trying to break in
Oh, I know it's not for me
And the sight of it all
Makes me sad and ill
That's when I want- Some Weird Sin

Things get too straight
I can't bear it
I feel stuck, stuck on a pin

I'm trying to break in
Oh, I know it's not for me
But the sight of it all
Makes me sad and ill
That's when I want
Some Weird Sin
That's when I want
Some Weird Sin
Just to relax with

Yeah, some dumb, weird sin
For a while anyway
With my head on the ledge
That's what you get out on the edge
Some Weird Sin

Things get too straight
I can't bear it
I feel stuck, stuck on a pin

I'm trying to break in
Oh, I know it's not for me
When the sight of it all
Makes me sad and ill
That's when I want
Some Weird Sin
That's when I want
Some Weird Sin
Just to relax with

That's some dumb weird sin
For a while anyway
With my head out on the ledge
That's what you get out on the edge
Some Weird sin

Some weird sin, Some weird sin

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Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop (born James Newell Osterberg, Jr.; April 21, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though widely known as an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, hard rock, jazz and blues. Pop became known as 'Iggy' in high school, during which time he served as drummer for local blues band The Iguanas. He is vocalist of influential protopunk band The Stooges (Pop and the other surviving members of the group reunited in 2003), having become known, since the late 1960s, for his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics. more »

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Written by: DAVID BOWIE, JAMES OSTERBERG

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10 facts about this song

Creation and Release
"Some Weird Sin" is a song by American singer Iggy Pop, which was included on his third studio album, "Lust for Life". This album was released on August 29, 1977.
Collaborative Effort
This song, like much of the album, is the product of Pop's collaboration with rock legend David Bowie, who co-wrote and produced the album.
Iconic Location
The album "Lust for Life", featuring "Some Weird Sin", was recorded in Hansa Studio by the Wall in West Berlin, a location renowned for being the creative hub for many other artists including U2 and Nick Cave.
Musical Style
"Some Weird Sin" exhibits elements of Proto-Punk and Garage Rock. It's raw, full of energy, and contains an infectious rhythm, which is typical of Iggy Pop's style.
Lyrical Theme
The song deals with themes of personal unrest and a quest for excitement and novelty, reflecting much of Iggy Pop's own experience at the time.
Influence
Despite not being a chart-topper, "Some Weird Sin" has been recognized for influencing the styles of future rock bands; it is indicative of the alternative rock sound that would gain popularity in the 1990s.
Live Performances
"Some Weird Sin" is one of the songs Pop consistently plays during his live performances, showing that despite its initial low recognition, the song has endured in Pop's repertoire.
Movie Appearance
"Some Weird Sin" was also featured in the movie "Permanent Record" (1988), which starred Keanu Reeves.
Revival
In recent years, the song has gained more popularity through online platforms like Spotify and YouTube, reaching a new generation of fans.
Iggy’s Revelation
In his autobiography entitled "I Need More," Pop describes his own 'weird sin' which inspired the song as this combination of lust for life and strange ambitions which couldn't be fulfilled by normal routes.

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