Wild America
Iggy Pop · Essential [2011]
I met a Mexicana
With a butchy girlfriend
Who I thought was a man
They took me to the alley
To have a little chat
People lined the corners
Doin' this and that
In wild America
Now I'm in a black car
With my Mexicana
She's got methedrine but
I want marijuana
I don't want to drive home
Not in my condition
So I ask my friend Matt
To handle the ignition
In wild America
Exterminate the brutes
(LIVE INTERVIEW)
ROLLINS: Yeah
IGGY: Yeah
ROLLINS: Yeah
IGGY: Yeah
IGGY: Well I mean I like it here.
IGGY: Do you have anything
you'd like to say to America?
ROLLINS: I'd just like to say at this point
that I'm a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 day a
year American
I was glad that Debbie
Had a sense of humor
This time of the morning
I tend to get gloomy
She laughed and said "Iggy,
You have got a biggy!"
I had no reply
So I just closed my eyes
In wild America
Exterminate the brutes
They're goin' wild
Goin' wild
They're goin' wild
They're goin' wild baby
They got all kinds of fuckin' stuff
They got everything you could imagine
They're so god dammed spoiled
They're poisoned inside
They judge a man by what he's got
And they wanta have more and more
More power
More freedom
Taller kids
Longer lives
Everything
Bigger houses
Slaves
Woa
Wild America
Iggy Pop's "Wild America" stands as a quintessential example of his raw, punk-infused rock energy, delivered with the characteristic intensity that defined his career. Recorded for the 2011 compilation album Essential, the track captures the frenetic spirit of his work from the late 1970s and early 1980s, blending garage rock grit with theatrical delivery. The song reflects the rebellious ethos often associated with Pop's performances, serving as a dynamic reminder of his influence on the alternative rock genre. Its inclusion on Essential highlights its status as a staple within his discography, showcasing a recording that prioritizes visceral impact over polished production. The track remains a powerful representation of the era's underground movement, embodying the chaotic and unapologetic nature of Pop's musical identity.