John Wayne
Billy Idol Lyrics
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And my mind is racing
You're wastin' all my time
Someone come and save me
Oh yeah
'Cause when I need you
I can see through
Right now
All my highway
Doin' my way
And I want you to feel
When I'm going down
[Chorus]
I am not afraid
And I won't go down in fate
Nothings gonna be the same
And everything you know
Keep inside your soul
Tonight I'm gonna be John Wayne
Oh yeah
Our colder days are chasin'
And you're not gonna face it
The reason's in the rhyme
You walked on what was sacred
Oh yeah
And when I need you
I can reach you
And I feel you
Right now
It's a new day
But your skies are gray
And I want you to feel
When I'm going down
[Chorus]
Everything you know
Keep inside your soul
Tonight I'm gonna be John Wayne
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics of Billy Idol's song "John Wayne" tell a story of a person who is losing their mind because of someone they are with. The singer is feeling frustrated and helpless, as they feel that their time is being wasted. They are asking for someone to come and save them from their situation. However, they still need the person they are with, and they can see through their lies and feel their presence right now.
The chorus indicates that the singer is not afraid of whatever is ahead of them and that they will not be defeated by anyone. The singer is determined to change their situation and to be with the person they need to be with. They want to show strength, power, and courage, which is why they will be John Wayne tonight. The lyrics allude to the famous actor John Wayne, who was known for his strong, heroic, and masculine characters in Western movies, hence representing a figure of power and bravery.
Overall, the lyrics of "John Wayne" convey emotions of frustration, helplessness, determination, and assertiveness. The singer wants to be with the person they need, but they also want to show strength and courage in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
You know you make me crazy
You drive me insane
And my mind is racing
I cannot stop thinking about you
You're wastin' all my time
You are taking up all my time without giving anything in return
Someone come and save me
I need help to get out of this situation
'Cause when I need you
I rely on you for support
I can see through
I understand you and your actions
And I feel you
I sense your presence
Right now
At this moment
All my highway
I am living life on my own terms
Doin' my way
I am doing things my way, regardless of what others say
And I want you to feel
I want you to experience
When I'm going down
When I am facing difficult times
I am not afraid
I am not scared
And I won't go down in fate
I will not succumb to my destiny
Nothings gonna be the same
Things are going to change
Keep inside your soul
Hold onto it deep in your heart
Tonight I'm gonna be John Wayne
Tonight I will be a fearless cowboy like John Wayne
Our colder days are chasin'
Winter is coming
And you're not gonna face it
You are not prepared for it
The reason's in the rhyme
The answer is hidden in the words
You walked on what was sacred
You have done something wrong
And when I need you
When I require your assistance
I can reach you
I can get in touch with you
It's a new day
A new beginning
But your skies are gray
It may be a new day, but you are not happy
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Brian T Tichy, Derek G Sherinian, William A. Broad
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kukol
You know you make me crazy
And my mind is racing
You're wastin' all my time
Someone come and save me , Oh, yeah
cause when I need you
I can see through
And I feel you
Right now
On my highway
Do it my way
And I want you to feel
When I'm going down
'Cause I am not afraid
And I won't go down in flames
'Cause nothing's gonna be the same
And everything you know
You keep inside your soul
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be John Wayne , Oh yeah
Our golden days are chasin'
And you're not gonna face it
The reasons in the rhyme
You walked on what was sacred , oh yeah
And when I need you
I can reach through
And I feel you
Right now
Oh It's a new day
But your skies are grey
And I want you to feel
When I'm going down
'Cause I am not afraid
And I won't go down in flames
'Cause nothing's gonna be the same
And everything you know
You keep inside your soul
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be John Wayne oh oh
Everything you know
You keep inside your soul
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be John Wayne
I am not afraid
And I won't go down in flames
'Cause nothing's gonna be the same
And everything you know
You keep inside your soul
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be John Wayne
I am not afraid
And I won't go down in flames
'Cause nothing's gonna be the same
And everything you know
You keep inside your soul
'Cause tonight I'm gonna be John Wayne
@candymcmurdo01
Nominate Billy Idol for The Rock-n-Roll Hall
of Fame NOW💋💖
@whatdidyousay1455
Never heard this before! Great track from Billy Idol! Superb. Thanks For This!
@DeathRay89
hes the living version closest to a real life Duke Nukem
@fligemon
This man is living testament to the ability to survive repeated attempts to screw up one's life. Rock on Mr. Idol!!
@izzy_6283
fligemon i dont think he set out to screw up his life ewok
@lunabelle2744
To Infiniti X . like your comment. I also had big aspirations and big potential, but sometimes things just get screwed up and crazy. After all, nobody's perfect, we're all just human.
@lunabelle2744
True greatness and talent will not be suppressed......
@luzluna1468
Bravo and well said!🤗👏👏❤
@drill2.087
The most I’ve seen was a motorcycle accident in the late 80’s, other than that I think he’s done pretty damn good taking care of himself
@mecths
My youngest brother had to write a paper many years ago while he was in Jr. High about the person he most admired. He chose to write about me. He started his paper with the following: "The person I most admire is by big brother Mike. He is a cross between John Wayne and Billy Idol." My baby brother Buzz left us 4 years ago and went to a better place. This song makes me miss him very much. R.I.P Buzz.