Written by Brian Burton, Mark Linkous and Iggy Pop

Lyrics by Iggy Pop

LYRICS
A massive headache in my aging skull
Means I do not feel well
Pain, pain, pain
Bad brains must always feel pain
The problem started with my attitude
It’s a lust direct and crude
There are good people in this world of bums
But sadly I am not one
Pain, pain, pain
That’s why I’ll always be in pain
Good karma will not get you anywhere
Look at Jesus and his hair
Pain, pain, pain
Bad brains must always feel pain
Justice, religion and success are fake
And the shiny people stink
Pretty creepy, pretty funny
I’m a mix of God and monkey
Pain, pain, pain
Feel pain is all that will remain
Pain, pain, pain
Pain, pain, pain
Et cetera, I give up, I quit

CREDITS
Brian Burton: Mellotron, synthesizers, programming
Mark Linkous: Acoustic and electric guitars, bass
Iggy Pop: Voice
Nathan Larson: Solo guitars
Steve Nistor: Drums

PRODUCTION
Produced by Brian Burton and Mark Linkous
Engineered by Kennie Takahashi, Todd Monfalcone and Mark Linkous
Additional engineering by Hart Gunther
Mixed by Kennie Takahashi with Brian Burton and Mark Linkous
Mix assisted by Todd Monfalcone, Mike Laza and Alyssa Pittaluga
Mastered by Stephen Marcussen at Marcussen Mastering

RELEASES
Pain
Dark Night Of The Soul
Pain (Instrumental)
Dark Night Of The Soul Box Set Instrumental Bonus CD