Romeo's Waiting
Billy Idol Lyrics

Cocaine and innocence
The juxtaposition of cocaine and innocence highlights the theme of corruption and youthfulness in the song.

And Romeo's waiting
The title character, Romeo, represents a personification of temptation and danger towards the singer of the song.

Candies and sugar daddies
The sugar-coated bribes from wealthy older men are just as addictive and temporary as candies.

They never stop wasting your time
The people who offer these empty promises are never truly invested in the artist, leading to wasted time and unfulfillment.

Time to dance to the top
The artist is ready to ascend to social status and fulfillment through dancing and having a good time.

With champagne indifference
The carefree and nonchalant attitude of drinking champagne is contrasted with the true emotional stakes of the song.

And I sit salivating
The singer is consumed with desire and anticipation for Romeo, who represents a thrilling but potentially dangerous figure in their life.

If I could touch you there
The artist wonders if they acted on their impulses and physically touched Romeo, would it lead to true liberation or more destructive consequences?

Would you be liberated?
The artist wonders if Romeo's promise of liberation is a true aspiration or simply a dangerous temptation.

I don't want to be
The artist laments their own involvement in this dangerous situation, wishing to be free but feeling trapped.

Another enemy
The singer sees themselves as an enemy to their own desires and self-preservation due to their involvement with Romeo and other dangerous figures.

Even though you make me bleed
Despite the danger and harm that Romeo causes, the artist is still drawn to them through physical attraction and excitement.

Like a Kennedy
The reference to the Kennedy family represents a history of self-destructive behavior and recklessness in pursuit of personal desire and fulfillment.

Not when my body's so exciting
The singer is torn between their own physical desires and the potential for harm and danger when involved with figures like Romeo.

Sometimes you make me
The singer is conflicted about the effect that Romeo has on them, acknowledging both the excitement and the harm they feel.

So frustrated
The artist feels stifled and conflicted, unable to truly pursue what they want without facing consequences.

How come it's me I end up hating?
Despite the external danger and harm, the artist blames themselves for their own involvement in these situations.

Blood on the dance floor
The dance floor, representing the pursuit of pleasure and personal fulfillment, becomes a site of danger and harm for the singer and others involved with Romeo.

And Romeo's fainting
Romeo, the dangerous figure who has been built up throughout the song, is now faltering and showing vulnerability.

Showing pink and leather tonight
The appearance of the dancers and the setting of the dance floor becomes more sinister and disturbing in this line.

She's dancing with fear in her eyes
Despite the facade of enjoyment and pleasure, the artist and others involved with Romeo feel a constant sense of danger and unease.

Zero's no hero
The artist feels a sense of disillusionment and loss of hope in their pursuit of fulfillment through Romeo and others like them.

But in his mind
The idea of the 'hero' or ideal figure is subjective and based in personal perception, even among those who seek out dangerous and thrilling lifestyles.

He's Lancelot the Knight
The romanticized idea of chivalry and heroic figures is still present even in the context of a violent and dangerous environment.

And if his lady calls
The singer recognizes the power that Romeo holds over them and others, and the potential for manipulation and danger in that power dynamic.

It'll be so good
Despite the potential dangers, the singer is still lured in by the promise of excitement, pleasure, and fulfillment through Romeo and others like them.

Touch my body and it's so exciting
The physical pleasure and excitement of dangerous situations is a recurring theme throughout the song, representing a constant lure and temptation for the singer.

Well the senses overload
The overwhelming sense of overload and stimulation is a physical representation of the intense emotions and situations present in the song.

To an L.A. strobe
The setting of L.A., a city known for its exhilarating and dangerous lifestyle, represents the external context that contributes to the themes present in the song.

Yeah, now you got him
The singer feels trapped and bound to the dangerous figures and situations present in their life, leaving them feeling helpless and at the mercy of others.

Sweating he's the
The perspective shifts to Romeo, showing both the power and the vulnerability that the character holds over the other characters in the song.

Rebel that you know
The archetype of the 'rebel' and dangerous figure is a recurring theme, representing the potential for excitement and pleasure at the cost of safety and security.

Said I love that thing
The line reinforces the physical nature of the temptations and desires present in the song, emphasizing the importance of instant gratification and pleasure.

God, I love ya heave-ho
The content and tone of the lyrics becomes increasingly perverse and violent, showcasing the dangerous and twisted nature of the relationships present in the song.

Now you got him sweating
The idea of control and power constantly shifts throughout the song, showcasing the dangerous and uncertain nature of these lifestyles.

He's the rebel that you know
The romanticized archetype of the 'rebel' and dangerous figure is revealed to be more sinister and dangerous than initially presented.

And he don't want to lose tonight
The sense of competitive and risk-seeking behavior present in the song is encapsulated in this line, with the idea of 'losing' being just as dangerous as any physical harm.

Romeo's waiting
The titular character always looms in the background, representing the constant pull and temptation towards danger and excitement.