Some Weird Sin
Iggy Pop
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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 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 Yes, 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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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.
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Collaborative EffortThis 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.
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Iconic LocationThe 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.
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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.
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Lyrical ThemeThe 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.
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InfluenceDespite 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.
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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.
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Movie Appearance"Some Weird Sin" was also featured in the movie "Permanent Record" (1988), which starred Keanu Reeves.
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RevivalIn recent years, the song has gained more popularity through online platforms like Spotify and YouTube, reaching a new generation of fans.
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Iggy’s RevelationIn 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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