Pain And Suffering
Iggy Pop · Zombie Birdhouse [1982]
turn things to blood
a power floats
upside down in a river of mud
a skull of a goat
makes love to you
you're my doll
a pet who meows
and blood and hate
the blood that's everywhere
suffering, i am terminating this world
i'm your father now
no more shelter, no more fun
human race, you're going to writhe now
heh heh heh heh
i am angry
a tall building fell on daddy
pain and suffering
i am destruction
i am angry
i am total
(growl)
pain and suffering
the pain, the pain
no birds are singing
here comes armageddon
no more shelter
no more fun
human race
i've got you
Pain And Suffering
Recorded in 1982 on the album Zombie Birdhouse, this track exemplifies Iggy Pop's signature blend of punk energy and theatrical intensity. The song features his characteristic vocal delivery, characterized by a mix of raw aggression and melodic vulnerability, set against a driving rhythm section that defines the era's post-punk sound. As part of his discography from the early 1980s, the recording captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic that made Iggy Pop a pivotal figure in alternative rock. The composition reflects the turbulent emotional landscape often explored in his work, utilizing distortion and feedback to enhance the sense of anguish conveyed in the title. It remains a staple of his catalog, showcasing his ability to fuse rock instrumentation with dramatic performance elements.