Neon Forest
Iggy Pop · Brick By Brick [1990]
I'm sliding like a lizard on my belly and back
It's a miracle I haven't fallen through any cracks
The life on display is trouble for sure
The drugs that I took have made me impure
The neon forest is lighting up
The neon forest is lighting up
My brain
I've learned some nasty lessons so I'm shutting
My mouth
A fury in my gut is spinning me round
and round
To be a total phony is the winning design
When the fabric of life is a horny goldmine
The neon forest is my home
And like a cartoon cat I roam
Where only kids are still alive
And anyway they're gonna fry
My brain
You can get a weird prize for being adored
You can join the "in crowd" for being a whore
Although you are lonely you wish for a fence
America takes drugs in psychic defense
You can say what you want but nobody's there
Have you got any money?
Are you anybody?
It's a miracle I haven't fallen through any cracks
The life on display is trouble for sure
The drugs that I took have made me impure
The neon forest is lighting up
The neon forest is lighting up
My brain
I've learned some nasty lessons so I'm shutting
My mouth
A fury in my gut is spinning me round
and round
To be a total phony is the winning design
When the fabric of life is a horny goldmine
The neon forest is my home
And like a cartoon cat I roam
Where only kids are still alive
And anyway they're gonna fry
My brain
You can get a weird prize for being adored
You can join the "in crowd" for being a whore
Although you are lonely you wish for a fence
America takes drugs in psychic defense
You can say what you want but nobody's there
Have you got any money?
Are you anybody?
Neon Forest
On the 1990 album Brick By Brick, Iggy Pop delivers 'Neon Forest,' a track that encapsulates his signature blend of punk energy and theatrical intensity. The song features his distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a mix of raw aggression and melodic vulnerability, set against a backdrop of driving rhythms typical of his late-career work. Released during a period where Pop continued to explore the boundaries of rock and art music, the recording stands as a testament to his enduring influence on alternative rock. It captures the essence of his public persona, merging lyrical themes of urban alienation with a sonic landscape that remains instantly recognizable to fans of his discography.