Idol began his music career in late 1976 as a guitarist in the punk rock band Chelsea. However, he soon left the group. With his former bandmate Tony James, Idol formed Generation X. With Idol as lead singer, the band achieved success in the United Kingdom and released three studio albums on Chrysalis Records, then disbanded. In 1981, Idol moved to New York City to pursue his solo career in collaboration with guitarist Steve Stevens. His debut studio album, Billy Idol (1982), was a commercial success. With music videos for singles "Dancing with Myself" and "White Wedding" Idol soon became a staple of then newly-established MTV.
Idol's second studio album, Rebel Yell (1983), was a major commercial success, featuring hit singles "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face". The album was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipment of two million copies in the US. In 1986, he released Whiplash Smile. Having accumulated three UK top 10 singles ("Rebel Yell", "White Wedding" and "Mony Mony"), Idol released a 1988 greatest hits album titled Idol Songs: 11 of the Best; the album went platinum in the United Kingdom. Idol then released Charmed Life (1990) and the concept album Cyberpunk (1993).
Idol spent the second half of the 1990s focusing on his personal life out of the public eye. He made a musical comeback with the release of Devil's Playground (2005) and again with Kings & Queens of the Underground (2014).
08-Shooting Stars
Billy Idol Lyrics
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It is the end of the night
And baby stuck out tonight
Oh but to her strange vibes
To make her feel alright
For baby's feeling sick
Well now she tried so hard
So hard to be hip
With her friends
She's shooting stars
Till the end
What is the time of day
She thinks she's really hip
Oh it can be so maim
If you want to play that game
Why don't you listen to me
Don't go out tonight
Don't go out with no boys
Oh your heads always to the ground baby
On the scrounge at the peppermint ground
Baby's feeling sense
Well now she tried so hard
So hard to be hip
She's shooting stars
With her friends
She's shooting stars
Till the end
What is the time of day
She thinks she's really hip
Well you want to play the fool
You want to be so cruel
You want to shoot that hero
Oh don't you know that baby
Revolution or maim
It is the end of the night
And baby stopped out tonight
To many sing marks on her hearts
To do her any more harm
Baby's feeling sick
They tracked her down
And she tried so hard
So hard to be hip
She's shooting stars
With her friends
She's shooting stars
Till the end
She's shooting stars
With her friends
She's shooting stars
Till the end
Come on, be her friend
You know she's in my trust
You know she's in my strong
The song "Shooting Stars" by Billy Idol appears to be about a girl who is trying very hard to fit in with her friends, specifically by going out and partying with them. The lyrics suggest that she is feeling sick and not well, perhaps due to the alcohol and drugs that she is consuming. The singer advises her not to go out with boys and not to play games, recommending that she listen to him instead. The lyrics seem to imply that the girl is in danger of losing herself and getting into trouble if she continues on this path.
The phrase "shooting stars" is used throughout the song as a metaphor for the girl's behavior. Shooting stars are fleeting and temporary, just like the high that she is chasing. However, they are also beautiful and magical, which may be part of the appeal for her. The piece seems to be warning against the dangers of trying too hard to fit in and be cool, while also recognizing the lure of that lifestyle.
Overall, "Shooting Stars" is a cautionary tale about the risks of trying to conform to a certain image or group. The lyrics suggest that it's better to stay true to oneself and not get caught up in the momentary thrill of trying to impress others.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I come again
The singer is returning or starting something again.
It is the end of the night
The night is ending.
And baby stuck out tonight
Someone named 'baby' stayed out late tonight.
Oh but to her strange vibes
Something unusual or unsettling was in the air.
To make her feel alright
Trying to make 'baby' feel better.
For baby's feeling sick
'Baby' is not feeling well.
Well now she tried so hard
'Baby' has been putting in a lot of effort.
So hard to be hip
Putting in effort to be cool or trendy.
She's shooting stars
Metaphor for 'baby' trying to be popular.
With her friends
Her friends are involved.
She's shooting stars
Metaphor for 'baby' trying to be popular.
Till the end
Continuing until the end.
What is the time of day
Questioning the time of day.
She thinks she's really hip
'Baby' believes she is cool or trendy.
Oh it can be so maim
It could be harmful or dangerous.
If you want to play that game
If you want to participate in that lifestyle.
Why don't you listen to me
Suggesting that 'baby' should listen to the singer.
Don't go out tonight
Advice to 'baby' not to go out tonight.
Don't go out with no boys
Specifically mentioning not to go out with boys.
Oh your heads always to the ground baby
'Baby' is preoccupied and not paying attention.
On the scrounge at the peppermint ground
'Baby' is looking for something at a specific place.
Baby's feeling sense
'Baby' has a feeling.
Well now she tried so hard
'Baby' has been putting in a lot of effort.
So hard to be hip
Putting in effort to be cool or trendy.
She's shooting stars
Metaphor for 'baby' trying to be popular.
With her friends
Her friends are involved.
She's shooting stars
Metaphor for 'baby' trying to be popular.
Till the end
Continuing until the end.
What is the time of day
Questioning the time of day.
She thinks she's really hip
'Baby' believes she is cool or trendy.
Well you want to play the fool
If you want to act foolishly.
You want to be so cruel
If you want to be mean.
You want to shoot that hero
If you want to take down someone popular.
Oh don't you know that baby
'Baby' is being warned.
Revolution or maim
The consequences could be radical or extreme.
And baby stopped out tonight
'Baby' stayed out late tonight.
To many sing marks on her hearts
'Baby' has been hurt emotionally.
To do her any more harm
Stop hurting 'baby'.
They tracked her down
Unknown people found 'baby'.
And she tried so hard
'Baby' put in a lot of effort.
So hard to be hip
Putting in effort to be cool or trendy.
She's shooting stars
Metaphor for 'baby' trying to be popular.
With her friends
Her friends are involved.
She's shooting stars
Metaphor for 'baby' trying to be popular.
Till the end
Continuing until the end.
She's shooting stars
Metaphor for 'baby' trying to be popular.
With her friends
Her friends are involved.
She's shooting stars
Metaphor for 'baby' trying to be popular.
Till the end
Continuing until the end.
Come on, be her friend
Encouragement to be 'baby's friend.
You know she's in my trust
'Baby' is trusted by the singer.
You know she's in my strong
'Baby' is important to the singer.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: BILLY IDOL, STEVE STEVENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Emilie Marsac
Here I come again
It is the end of the night
And baby snuck out tonight
Oh but to her strange vibes
To make her feel alright
For baby's feeling sick
Well now she tried so hard
So hard to be hip
She's shooting stars
With her friends
She's shooting stars
Till the end
I think it's kinda sick
She thinks she's really hip
Oh it can be so lame
If you wanna play that game
Why don't you listen to me
Don't go out tonight
Don't go out with no boys
Oh your head's always to the ground baby
On the scrounge at the Peppermint Lounge
Baby's feeling sick
Well now she tried so hard
So hard to be hip
She's shooting stars
With her friends
She's shooting stars
Till the end
Well, I think it's kinda sick
She thinks she's really hip
Well you wanna play the fool
You wanna be so cruel
You wanna…
AVportau
"here i come again" (and so do the memories).... hey thanks for the picvid... sad Billy never made a video for this song because it's awesome... why hasn't this track got 1 million views or more???... Billy Idol was totally 'The Man' in the early to mid 80's... so many top hits... and his part in The Wedding Singer was just awesome too.
WytheMan 74
He can do almost any kind of music or song and still be Billy Idol....
Mike Starfas
this song & nobodys business are my favorites. the guy REALLY had it
TallDarkAnd Ahandfull
With Steve stevens,they had it ,once Stevens left Billy idol was so so,and new Billy idol Steve Stevens isn't that great except the single.
aria G
souriant et sympathique avec une voix magnifique, alliée à une grande élégance, et une dentition exceptionnelle, pour des chansons entrainantes.
Maria rosário
Mt fa desse cara amo as musicas dele
MontrealMan1970
I love this song as a teen, one of the best unknowns of Mr. Idol.
Emilie Marsac
Here I come again
It is the end of the night
And baby snuck out tonight
Oh but to her strange vibes
To make her feel alright
For baby's feeling sick
Well now she tried so hard
So hard to be hip
She's shooting stars
With her friends
She's shooting stars
Till the end
I think it's kinda sick
She thinks she's really hip
Oh it can be so lame
If you wanna play that game
Why don't you listen to me
Don't go out tonight
Don't go out with no boys
Oh your head's always to the ground baby
On the scrounge at the Peppermint Lounge
Baby's feeling sick
Well now she tried so hard
So hard to be hip
She's shooting stars
With her friends
She's shooting stars
Till the end
Well, I think it's kinda sick
She thinks she's really hip
Well you wanna play the fool
You wanna be so cruel
You wanna…
Kilty Figee
I love this video that u made. I love this song. I just love Billy Idol in general. Great job!
Python God
Video?