Mixin' The Colors
Iggy Pop · American Caesar [1993]
Everywhere a soul is sent
A new mix of the races is takin' place
It's what Hitler didn't like
And it makes a pretty sight
Just look at what you see on
Your MTV
Out on the edges they're
Mixin' the colors
Some they don't like it
But me I don't mind
In every city they're
Mixing the colors
Different shades for the whole countryside
If you leave the hate alone tonight
Music's gonna get you home tonight
If you leave the hate alone tonight
Music's gonna get you home tonight
Mixin'
They're mixin'
On the edges of the line
There's a different kind of kind
No one seems to claim for
The race war games
'Cause you don't have to choose sides
It just crucifies your mind
There's a hundred million ways
To live your life for yourself
Out on the edges they're mixin' the colors
Some they don't like it but me I don't mind
In every city they're mixin' the colors
Different shades for the whole countryside
I like the kids with the opened-up faces
I like the kids with the ways of their own
If you leave the hate alone tonight
Music's gonna get you home tonight
If you leave the hate alone tonight
Music's gonna get you home tonight
Mixin' the colors
Now a language that sounds new
Comes a-driftin' next to you
And the music that you hear is changin' too
Cuz they're mixin' the colors
Baby the colors
Mixin' The Colors
Mixin' The Colors stands as a vibrant song in Iggy Pop's extensive discography, appearing on the 1993 album American Caesar. During this period, Pop continued to refine his signature blend of punk energy and experimental rock, often collaborating with diverse musicians to explore new sonic textures. The track reflects his enduring ability to merge raw vocal delivery with eclectic instrumentation, a hallmark of his career spanning decades. While American Caesar may not be his most commercially celebrated release, it captures the artist's relentless drive to innovate within the rock genre. The song contributes to a broader body of work that includes iconic hits like The Passenger and Lust For Life, showcasing Pop's versatility. This recording remains a testament to his influence on alternative music, offering listeners a glimpse into his creative process during the early nineties without relying on the immediate familiarity of his earlier anthems.