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).
The Right Way
Billy Idol Lyrics
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Foolin' my babe
Had enough of hard times
Any old which way
Had enough of
Saying to my love
How could you babe
Get enough of this stuff
Sick of the boss
'N tell him
Get out my way
Sick of the boss
Just any old pay day
Laugh at them
When they say
I'd better change
Pick up my dough
Yes'n pay my own way
Fed up with hard times
Well in the land of desire
That wanton fire
Pretty little lips saying higher and higher
Love me
Lovin' you the right way
Well in the land of fire
That wanton desire
Pretty little lips saying higher and higher
Love me
Lovin' you the right way
Lovin' you today
Nighttime lover
Smile on my face
In this world
Little girl
Know no disgrace
Lovers victim
If you lie to yourself
This love
One love
To love love love love love
Love you
Love youb aby
Be my sweet honey bee
Yeah
I glorify your face
Like I love rock and roll
I glorify your bod
Now lay down your soul
Would you change?
Oh I never change
But the way that you look
Yes I could love you
Love you oh alright
Love you baby ooh ooh
Love you ya that's right
Lovin you right way tonight
Love me
Love love love love love me
Be my sweet honey bee
In the land of desire
That wanton fire
Pretty little lips saying higher and higher
Love me
Lovin' you the right way ooh
In the land of fire
Wanton desire
Pretty little lips saying higher
Love me
Love me baby alright
Let's rock ha ha
Lovin' you the right way
Love
And my heart's on fire
Gonna be
Gotta be babe
Alright
In the arms of desire
Gonna be
Gotta be babe
Alright
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Gonna be, gotta be, babe
Well alright
The lyrics of Billy Idol’s song “The Right Way” are about a person who is fed up with all the hardships in their life and is looking for a way out. The song starts with the lyrics “Had enough of hard times, fooling my babe,” showing the feeling of exhaustion the person feels from pretending to be okay in front of their loved ones. As the song progresses, the lyrics talk about leaving behind the difficulties and moving towards a life of desire and passion. The person has had enough of their boss, telling them to get out of the way, and is ready to pay their own way. The lyrics are empowering, suggesting that the person has had enough of living a life that is not fulfilling and is looking towards a life of love and satisfaction.
The chorus consists of the lyrics “Love me, lovin' you the right way” repeated several times. The lyrics “In the land of desire, that wanton fire, pretty little lips saying higher and higher” indicate the desire of the person to move towards a life of passion and desire, ultimately leading them to love. They glorify their lover’s face and body, suggesting that they are going to love them just the way they are. The song ends with the lyrics “Love and my heart's on fire. Gonna be, gotta be babe, alright,” indicating that the person has finally found what they were looking for, a life filled with love and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Had enough of hard times
I'm tired of facing difficult situations.
Foolin' my babe
Trying to deceive my lover with a false impression.
Any old which way
In any manner or direction.
Saying to my love
Expressing my feelings to my partner.
Get enough of this stuff
No longer interested in experiencing something unpleasant.
Fed up with hard times
Completely dissatisfied with life's challenges.
Sick of the boss
Tired of my superior at work.
'N tell him
To communicate with my boss.
Just any old pay day
Looking forward to receiving my salary.
Laugh at them
Finding it funny when someone's expectation does not align with your reality.
When they say
When someone speaks to me.
Pick up my dough
Collecting my earnings.
Well in the land of desire
In the place of want or craving.
That wanton fire
Burning passion or desire.
Pretty little lips saying higher and higher
Soft, attractive mouth asking for more affection.
Love me
Expressing a desire to be loved.
Lovin' you the right way
Treating you with proper affection.
Nighttime lover
Someone who enjoys being intimate at night.
Smile on my face
Feeling happy or pleased.
Know no disgrace
Feeling no shame or guilt.
Lovers victim
Being taken advantage of or exploited by a romantic partner.
If you lie to yourself
Being dishonest with yourself.
This love
Expressing the feelings of passion and affection.
One love
Valuing a unified and harmonious relationship.
Love you
Expressing affection towards someone else.
Love you baby
Expressing affection towards a loved one.
Be my sweet honey bee
Requesting for someone to be my loving and sensitive partner.
I glorify your face
Expressing admiration and reverence.
Like I love rock and roll
Expressing how much someone loves rock music.
I glorify your bod
Expressing admiration for someone's body.
Now lay down your soul
Inviting someone to relax and let their guard down.
Would you change?
Asking for someone's hypothetical willingness to modify their attitudes or beliefs.
Oh I never change
Declaring a consistent personality trait.
But the way that you look
The aesthetic appearance of a person.
Yes I could love you
Expressing a willingness to start a relationship.
Loving you right way tonight
Providing proper affection and attention to a partner that evening.
And my heart's on fire
Feeling enthusiastic or passionate.
Gonna be, gotta be, babe
Expressing the determination to accomplish a goal.
In the arms of desire
While expressing romantic interest.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm.
Well alright
Conveying a sense of agreement and understanding.
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Written by: BILLY IDOL
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