Tumble And Twirl
Iggy Pop · Other Songs - Iggy Pop
i've seen the city i took the next flight for borneo
they say it's pretty i like the tee shirts in borneo
some wear bob marley others in playboy or duvalier
make the last plane come let me rise through the cloudy
above with a book on borneo strangers come and go it's
such a waste of time problems far behind another day
but even in springtime it's a rich slice of life so
send me a letter i'll reply with a postcard that dusky
mulatto in nylons and tattoos hot juice in coke bottles
we dance in the sand well,
they twirl and they tumble yes,
they twirl and they tumble well,
i'll twirl and i'll tumble i've been to leon's he's
got nine daughters and a stereo they say that leon
watches from the tree tops in borneo when the road
is mud everything stops with a thud that's the way
it goes down yonder in borneo far beneath his mansion
there's an open drain sending all the sewage down the
hill but when the general shows movies no one hesitates
to sneak from the jungle they laugh and they mumble
enjoying the show and that dusky mulatto hot juice
in coke bottles in blue jeans and tattoos well,
they twirl and they tumble yes,
they twirl and they tumble well,
i'll twirl and i'll tumble i like the free world they
say it's pretty this time of year they tumble and twirl
they tumble and twirl i'll tumble and twirl etc.
they say it's pretty i like the tee shirts in borneo
some wear bob marley others in playboy or duvalier
make the last plane come let me rise through the cloudy
above with a book on borneo strangers come and go it's
such a waste of time problems far behind another day
but even in springtime it's a rich slice of life so
send me a letter i'll reply with a postcard that dusky
mulatto in nylons and tattoos hot juice in coke bottles
we dance in the sand well,
they twirl and they tumble yes,
they twirl and they tumble well,
i'll twirl and i'll tumble i've been to leon's he's
got nine daughters and a stereo they say that leon
watches from the tree tops in borneo when the road
is mud everything stops with a thud that's the way
it goes down yonder in borneo far beneath his mansion
there's an open drain sending all the sewage down the
hill but when the general shows movies no one hesitates
to sneak from the jungle they laugh and they mumble
enjoying the show and that dusky mulatto hot juice
in coke bottles in blue jeans and tattoos well,
they twirl and they tumble yes,
they twirl and they tumble well,
i'll twirl and i'll tumble i like the free world they
say it's pretty this time of year they tumble and twirl
they tumble and twirl i'll tumble and twirl etc.
Tumble And Twirl - Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop's "Tumble And Twirl" stands as a quintessential example of his raw, punk-infused rock energy. Released on the Essential [2011] compilation, the track captures the frenetic spirit of his early career, blending aggressive guitar work with his signature vocal delivery. As part of a collection highlighting his discography, the song reflects the chaotic creativity that defined his work during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The recording showcases his ability to merge theatrical performance with hard-hitting rock, cementing his status as a pioneer of the genre. Its inclusion in such a curated volume underscores its enduring appeal and significance within his broader catalog of influential recordings.