The song “Punkrocker” by Teddybears featuring Iggy Pop is prominently featured on the 2025 Superman film soundtrack. The track plays during the movie’s concluding moments, including the final scene and end credits, becoming a significant musical note in the newly rebooted DC Studios film directed by James Gunn. The choice of this song is thematically meaningful: Gunn explained that its punk rock ethos—centering on authenticity and kindness rather than rebellion for rebellion’s sake—mirrors the movie’s message. In fact, in the film, Clark Kent (David Corenswet) and Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) share a conversation about kindness being “the real punk rock,” providing direct narrative resonance for the song’s inclusion.
Since its feature in Superman, “Punkrocker” has experienced a significant surge in popularity, going viral on platforms like TikTok and rapidly climbing streaming charts. Iggy Pop himself expressed excitement and pride at the song closing out a major superhero film, noting how the cinematic context gave the track new life nearly two decades after its original 2006 release.
The use of “Punkrocker” in the Superman soundtrack exemplifies James Gunn’s acclaimed approach to music supervision in movies—not just choosing catchy tracks, but selecting songs that deepen the emotional core and character development of the film.
Lyrics: “Punkrocker” by Teddybears feat. Iggy Pop
See me driving down the street
I’m bored with looking good
I got both hands off the wheel
The cops are coming
I’m listening to the music with no fear
You can hear it too if you’re sincere
‘Cause I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
Well I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
‘Cause I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
Well I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
I see you stagger in the street
And you can’t stay on your feet
And you’re faking in your sleep
You wish that you were deep
You can’t hear me laughing to myself
If you could, you would be someone else
‘Cause I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
Well I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
‘Cause I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
Well I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
See me die on Bleecker Street
I’m bored with being God
See me sneering in my car
I’m driving to my star
I’m listening to the music with no fear
You can hear it too if you’re sincere
‘Cause I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
Well I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
‘Cause I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
Well I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
‘Cause I’m a punk rocker, yes I am
Well I’m a punk rocker, yes I am.
