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).
Beyond Belief
Billy Idol Lyrics
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Show no fear, it's here, babe.
I know there, there were tears, babe.
Don't hear what they're saying, it will tear you apart.
Oh yeah, I know I was so wrong.
I shouldn't hurt you, but it's beyond belief, babe,
And they tear you apart.
All times of rain, all fear like pain.
A new moon, a warm sun, a time for us, dear.
He should never make us fear.
Oh yeah, come on and touch me.
Oh yes, here and here.
I say, don't you know that I'm waiting.
It's beyond belief, babe. They tear you apart.
I'll share, I need you there.
All times of rain, all fear like pain.
A new moon, a warm sun, a time for us, dear.
He should never make us fear.
Oh yeah, come on and touch me.
Oh yes, here and here.
I say, don't you know that I'm waiting.
It's beyond belief, babe. They tear you apart.
I'll share, I need you there.
All times of rain, all fear like pain.
A new moon, a warm sun, a time for us, dear.
He should never make us fear.
Oh, oh I need you, I need you, I need you.
Oh, oh I need you. I need you. Oh baby, what they say
The song "Beyond Belief" by Billy Idol is a plea from the singer to his love interest not to listen to the negative words being said about their relationship. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's beyond belief, babe. They tear you apart," which could refer to how external forces can cause harm to relationships or to how the singer's own past mistakes could hurt the person he cares about.
The opening lines set a defiant tone, as the singer urges his love interest to "show no fear" and face the critics of their relationship head on. He admits his own wrongdoing and expresses regret for hurting her, but also seems to imply that the situation is out of his control. The verses contain images of natural phenomena such as rain, a new moon, and a warm sun, suggesting that the singer sees their relationship as a force of nature that cannot be controlled or predicted.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer pleads for his love interest to stay by his side despite the obstacles they face. The repetition of the phrase "I need you" underscores this point, as the singer asserts that their bond is essential to his wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, mm yeah.
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Show no fear, it's here, babe.
Don't be afraid as the thing we have been fearing has arrived
I know there, there were tears, babe.
I understand you shed tears in the past
Don't hear what they're saying, it will tear you apart.
Ignore what others are saying as it will hurt you emotionally
Oh yeah, I know I was so wrong.
Admitting to being incorrect in the past
I shouldn't hurt you, but it's beyond belief, babe,
I am sorry for causing you pain, but the situation is unbelievable and inexplicable
And they tear you apart.
The situation causes great emotional distress
I'll share, I need you there.
I want to share my feelings with you, and I need you to be present and supportive
All times of rain, all fear like pain.
Even in difficult situations and times of fear, being together is essential
A new moon, a warm sun, a time for us, dear.
Refers to a new beginning and a bright future together
He should never make us fear.
No one should make us feel scared
Oh yeah, come on and touch me.
Asking for affection and connection
Oh yes, here and here.
Asking to be touched in specific places
I say, don't you know that I'm waiting.
Asking for reassurance that the other person loves them and is committed to the relationship
It's beyond belief, babe. They tear you apart.
The situation is so unreal it causes great emotional pain and distress
Oh, oh I need you, I need you, I need you.
Expressing the importance of the other person in their life
Oh, oh I need you. I need you. Oh baby, what they say
Asking for affirmation and reassurance in response to negative comments from others
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Written by: BILLY IDOL
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