Ordinary Bummer
Iggy Pop · Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell [2005]
Lovely games of yesterday
Have left me with my soul today
Felicity flies out the door
When people lose their warmth
That's a very ordinary bummer
I'll hold out for summer days
Stand and laugh and run
In a quiet movie of mine
I saw a girl with eyes like fire
I had to look away
She was swearing like a sailor
And demanding her own way
That was when I knew I had to love her
I opened up my sad old eyes
And let the feelings run
With a quiet beauty of mine
Maybe sometimes we do bad things
And then other times we do good
And sometimes from something very bad
Comes something very good
In a quiet year of mine
Have left me with my soul today
Felicity flies out the door
When people lose their warmth
That's a very ordinary bummer
I'll hold out for summer days
Stand and laugh and run
In a quiet movie of mine
I saw a girl with eyes like fire
I had to look away
She was swearing like a sailor
And demanding her own way
That was when I knew I had to love her
I opened up my sad old eyes
And let the feelings run
With a quiet beauty of mine
Maybe sometimes we do bad things
And then other times we do good
And sometimes from something very bad
Comes something very good
In a quiet year of mine
Ordinary Bummer
Iggy Pop's "Ordinary Bummer" stands as a quintessential example of his raw, punk-infused rock style, delivered with his signature vocal intensity. Recorded for the 2005 compilation album "Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell," the track captures the frenetic energy and emotional volatility that defined his career. As a staple of his discography, the song reflects his ability to blend aggressive performance with melodic hooks, resonating deeply within the garage rock and punk revival movements. It serves as a powerful reminder of his impact on alternative music, showcasing a work that remains vital to his legacy and the broader rock canon.