Iggy pop 2021
“We inserted some contrasts: ‘I’m the devil, I’m a lawyer, I’m a killer, I’m a blonde girl.’ We want to convey the idea that we don’t have to have a single identity - everyone can have many facets. Speaking to, Damiano said the lyrics are “a way to crudely describe all the facets of sexuality and how they can be influential in everyday life.” Iggy Pop pays tribute to guitarist and David Bowie collaborator Ricky Gardiner.
Whether that’s ceding control to feel empowered or the tension between wanting to dominate and submit, the band know we’ve all got room to explore. There’s also a more general point about human sexuality and the many roles we play or at least think about playing. 'I keep reading that we decline in our 70s so I try to keep using my brain,' Iggy Pop wrote. On his new album Breathe by Hammond master Lonnie Smith, Pop provides vocals on two tracks, 'Why Can't We Live Together' (a cover version of the Timmy Thomas original) and on 'Sunshine Superman' (a cover version of the Donovan original).
“I wanna paint your face like you’re my Mona Lisa, I wanna be a champion, I wanna be a loser, I’ll even be a clown ’cause I just wanna amuse ya.” Thats what Iggy Pop considers in an essay written for The Guardian, the classic rocker explaining how he makes sure to continue searching for new music so that he can keep up with the world. In April 2021, French singer Clio released a duet with Iggy Pop titled 'L'appartement'. “I wanna make you hungry, then I wanna feed ya,” Damiano sings.
The lyrics recount their obsession and how they’re willing to enslave themselves if that’s what it takes to win them over - perhaps for a lifetime, perhaps just for the night. The song is told from the perspective of someone who has it bad for the object of their affection.