The Passenger
Iggy Pop · Essential [2011]
I ride through the city's backsides
I see the stars come out of the sky
Yeah the bright and hollow sky
You know it looks so good tonight
I am the passenger
I stay under glass
I look through my window so bright
I see the stars come out tonight
I see the bright and hollow sky
Over the city's ripped backsides
And everything looks good tonight
Let' sing;
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la
La la
Get into the car, we'll be the passenger
We'll ride through the city tonight
We'll see the city's ripped backside
We'll see the bright and hollow sky
We'll see the stars that shine so bright
Stars made for us tonight
Oh the passenger
Oh how he rides
Oh the passenger
He rides and he rides
He looks through his window
What does he see
He sees the bright and hollow sky
He sees the stars come out tonight
He sees the city's ripped backsides
He sees the winding ocean drive
And everything was made for you and me
All of it was made for you and me
Cause it just belongs to you and me
So let's take a ride
And see what's mine
And sing;
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la
La la
Oh the passenger
He rides and he rides
He sees things from under glass
He looks through his window side
He sees the things he knows are his
He sees the bright and hollow sky
He sees the city sleep at night
He sees the stars are out tonight
And all of it is yours and mine
And all of it is yours and mine
So let's ride and ride and ride and ride
Oh Sing;
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la
La la
Oh Sing;
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la
La la
The Passenger - Iggy Pop
Released on the 2011 Essential compilation, "The Passenger" stands as a quintessential example of Iggy Pop's raw, punk-infused rock style. The track captures the band's signature energy, blending distorted guitars with Iggy's iconic, gravelly vocals to create a driving, chaotic rhythm. As part of the Essential series, the recording highlights the band's ability to deliver high-impact performances that defined the post-punk era. The song serves as a testament to their enduring influence on alternative rock, showcasing a sound that remains both aggressive and melodic. Its inclusion in the compilation underscores its status as a staple in the band's discography, offering listeners a glimpse into the frenetic energy that made them a cultural force.