White Wedding
Billy Idol Lyrics
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Hey little sister, who's the only one?
Hey little sister, who's your Superman?
Hey little sister, who's the one you want?
Hey little sister, shotgun
It's a nice day to start again
It's a nice day for a white wedding
It's a nice day to start again
Hey little sister, who is it you're with?
Hey little sister, what's your vice and wish?
Hey little sister, shotgun, oh yeah
Hey little sister, who's your Superman?
Hey little sister, shotgun
It's a nice day to start again
It's a nice day for a white wedding
It's a nice day to start again
Pick it up
Take me back home, yeah
Hey little sister, what have you done?
Hey little sister, who's the only one?
I've been away for so long (so long)
I've been away for so long (so long)
I let you go for so long
It's a nice day to start again, come on
It's a nice day for a white wedding
It's a nice day to start again
There is nothin' fair in this world, girl
There is nothin' safe in this world
And there's nothin' sure in this world
And there's nothin' pure in this world
Look for something left in this world
Start again, come on
It's a nice day for a white wedding
It's a nice day to start again
It's a nice day to start again
It's a nice day to start again
The lyrics to Billy Idol's "White Wedding" seem to be addressed to a younger sister, who Idol assumes is looking to marry. The line "Hey little sister, who's your superman" suggests that the song's protagonist is urging his sister to find someone who can protect her and keep her safe. The emphasis on the shotgun in the chorus is intended to create a sense of urgency and protectiveness, while also suggesting that the sister needs to be careful and selective in choosing a partner.
The lyric "It's a nice day to start again" is repeated several times throughout the song, serving as a kind of mantra, encouraging the singer (and by extension, his sister) to move forward and make a fresh start. Indeed, the chorus suggests that a wedding day could be the perfect "nice day" to make such a fresh start.
Overall, the lyrics to "White Wedding" can be interpreted as a kind of warning or cautionary tale, with Idol advising his sister to be careful and choose wisely when looking for love. The song conveys a sense of urgency and protectiveness, and the repeating chorus suggests that the singer believes that his sister's wedding day could be a crucial turning point in her life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little sister, what have you done
Asking the singer's younger sister what she has been up to.
Hey little sister, who's the only one
Asking the sister who is the only person in her life she cares about.
Hey little sister, who's your superman
Asking the sister who she idealizes as the perfect man in her life.
Hey little sister, who's the one you want
Asking the sister who she really desires and wants to be with.
Hey little sister, shotgun
Offering to protect his sister by carrying a shotgun for her safety.
It's a nice day to start again
Encouraging himself and others to take advantage of the day and make a fresh start.
It's a nice day for a white wedding
Suggesting that the pleasant weather and new beginning is perfect for a grandiose wedding.
Hey little sister, who is it you're with
Asking the sister who she is currently spending time with.
Hey little sister, what's your vice and wish
Asking the sister what bad habit she indulges in and what her desires are.
It's a nice day to start again
Reiterating his earlier statement about taking the opportunity to start anew.
Take me back home, yeah
Expressing nostalgia and longing to return to his old home.
I've been away for so long (so long)
Acknowledging that he has been away from home for an extended period of time.
I let you go for so long
Regretting that he has not been able to see his sister for a long time.
There is nothin' fair in this world, baby
Stating that the world is unfair and unjust.
There is nothin' safe in this world
Warning that there are no safe places in the world.
And there's nothin' sure in this world
Saying that nothing is guaranteed or certain in the world.
And there's nothin' pure in this world
Asserting that there is no absolute good or purity in the world.
Look for something left in this world
Encouraging people to keep searching for something positive in spite of the negativity.
It's a nice day to start again
Re-emphasizing his point about taking the opportunity to start fresh.
Come on
Encouraging someone to join and take part in the process of starting anew.
It's a nice day to start again
Repeating his hopeful sentiment about the current day.
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Written by: Billy Idol
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