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).
Mony Mony
Billy Idol Lyrics
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Shoot 'em down turn around come on Mony
Hey she give me love and I feel all right now
You gotta toss and turn
And feel all right, yeah I feel all right
I said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Cause you make me feel
So fine, so fine
It's all mine, well I feel all right
I said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Well you could shake it Mony Mony
Shot gun dead and I'll come on home yeah
Don't stop cookin' 'cause I feel all right now
Don't stop now come on Mony
Come on yeah, I said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Cause you make me feel
So good, so good, so good
So fine, so fine
Ande I feel all right
I said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I love you Mony mo-mo-mony
I love you Mony mo-mo-mony sure I do
I love you Mony mo-mo-mony sure I do
I love you Mony mo-mo-mony sure I do
I love you Mony mo-mo-mony sure I do
I love you Mony mo-mo-mony sure I do
I love you Mony mo-mo-mony sure I do
I love you Mony mo-mo-mony
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Come on, come on
Come on, come on
Come on, come on
Come on, come on
Feel all right, I said yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Wake it, shake it Mony Mony
Up, down, turn around, come on mony
Hey she give me love and I feel all right now
Don't stop now come on Mony
Come on Mony, I said yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Cause you make me feel
So good, so good, so good
Feel all right, all right
Well I feel all right
I said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I wanna ride your pony, ride your pony
Ride your pony come on, come on
Mony Mony
Feel all right
I said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Cause you make me feel
So good, so good, so good
Come on
The lyrics to Billy Idol's song "Mony Mony" are a celebration of love and the power of music to bring people together. The chorus of the song, "Cause you make me feel so good, so fine, it's all mine," is a testament to the ecstasy that comes from being in love. The verses encourage the listener to let go of their inhibitions and dance, with lines like "shoot 'em down, turn around, come on Mony" and "wake it, shake it Mony Mony." The repeated refrain of "yeah, yeah, yeah" serves to underscore the infectious, upbeat energy of the song.
In addition to its infectious lyrics, "Mony Mony" is also famous for its chanting, sing-along chorus and catchy, guitar-driven melody. Originally written and recorded by the American band Tommy James and the Shondells in 1968, the song was an instant hit and remains a classic of the garage rock era. Billy Idol's cover of the song, released in 1987, was even more successful, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming an anthem for the party rock scene of the late 1980s.
In conclusion, the lyrics to "Mony Mony" are a testament to the power of love and music to inspire joy and abandon. The song's catchy melody and infectious chant have cemented its status as a classic of the rock canon, and continue to inspire generations of music lovers to let loose and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Here she comes now sayin' Mony Mony
She is coming towards me saying the repeated phrase 'Mony Mony'.
Shoot 'em down turn around come on Mony
I'll shoot anyone down and turn around just to be with her saying 'Mony Mony'.
Hey she give me love and I feel all right now
Her love makes me feel alright and happy at this moment.
You gotta toss and turn
You have to move around restlessly without any reason.
And feel all right, yeah I feel all right
By staying active and moving around, I eventually feel alright.
I said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating the phrase 'yeah' multiple times just to express my enthusiasm.
Cause you make me feel
The reason why I feel the way I do.
So good, so good, so good
She makes me feel excellent.
So fine, so fine
She is also very attractive.
It's all mine, well I feel all right
I feel great because I have her all to myself.
Well you could shake it Mony Mony
She could dance and shake herself while saying 'Mony Mony'.
Shot gun dead and I'll come on home yeah
Even if I'm in danger, I'll come back home to be with her.
Don't stop cookin' 'cause I feel all right now
Just keep doing what you're doing because I feel great right now.
Don't stop now come on Mony
Don't stop what you are doing, I want you to continue saying 'Mony Mony'.
Cause you make me feel
The reason for my good feelings is her.
I love you Mony mo-mo-mony
I love her so much, and her saying 'Mony Mony' makes me love her even more.
Sure I do
I absolutely do love her.
Come on, come on
Encouraging her to keep doing what she's doing.
Feel all right, I said yeah, yeah, yeah,
I feel great and I'll keep saying 'yeah' to express my excitement.
Wake it, shake it Mony Mony
Wake up and shake yourself while saying 'Mony Mony'.
Up, down, turn around, come on mony
Move around and dance while saying 'Mony Mony'.
I wanna ride your pony, ride your pony
I want to ride her 'pony', meaning I want to be intimate with her.
Come on, come on Mony Mony
Encouraging her to keep saying 'Mony Mony'.
Feel all right,
I feel great.
I said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating 'yeah' multiple times to express my enthusiasm.
Cause you make me feel
She is the reason for my good feelings.
So good, so good, so good
She makes me feel great.
Come on
Encouraging her to keep doing what she's doing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BO GENTRY, BOBBY BLOOM, RITCHIE CORDELL, TOMMY JAMES
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