Corruption
Iggy Pop · Essential [2011]
To the chink chink chink of the cash
To the end end end of the friendships
To the wack wack wack of the bash
Corruption corruption corruption
Rules my soul
Corruption corruption corruption
Rules my soul
From the tick tick tick of your time's up
To the yes yes yes of 'I'll sell'
From the fact fact fact of the souless
To the pact pact pact with hell
Corruption corruption corruption
Rules my soul
Corruption corruption corruption
Chills my bones
Corruption corruption corruption
Rules my soul
Corruption corruption corruption
Chills my bones
From the scream scream scream of the babies
To the retch retch retch of the youth
From the lie lie lie of the righteous
To the lost lost lost way I feel
Corruption corruption corruption
Rules my bones
Corruption corruption corruption
Chills my bones
Corruption corruption corruption
Rules my soul
Corruption corruption corruption
Rules my soul
Corruption
Corruption
Order in the court
Decision to abort
The monkey wants to speak
So speak, monkey speak
Speak monkey, speak
Speak monkey, speak
Speak monkey, speak
Everything leads to corruption
Everything leads to corruption
Corruption
Corruption - Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop's "Corruption" stands as a potent example of his raw, punk-infused rock style, delivered with the characteristic intensity that defined his career. Recorded for the compilation album "Essential [2011]," the track captures the frenetic energy and emotional volatility often associated with his work from the late 1980s and early 1990s. As a key figure in the punk movement and a pioneer of new wave, Pop's delivery on this recording showcases his ability to blend aggressive vocals with driving rhythms, creating a sound that remains influential in alternative rock. The song reflects the broader musical context of the era, where artists like Pop pushed boundaries with their unpolished yet powerful performances, cementing their legacy in the history of rock music.