William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally as Billy Idol, is a Brit… Read Full Bio ↴William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally as Billy Idol, is a British singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He also holds United States citizenship. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as the lead singer of the group Generation X. Subsequently, he embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made Idol a lead artist during the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" in the US. The name "Billy Idol" was inspired by a schoolteacher's description of him as "idle".

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).

Venus
Billy Idol Lyrics

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Aha aha
Aha aha

You know you, me, we are so lonely
You look to me I'll be there my only
'Cause you say you want me
More, more, more

And you say that you need me
It won't be long and I'll be holdin'
'Cause you say you want me
More, more, more

One touch of Venus
And she'll receive us
One touch of Venus
Yeah yeah
One touch of Venus
And she'll receive us
I said yeah yeah

I know we'll take a ride
We'll pass the stars and be home tonight
'Cause you, me, way above the stars, (stars)

We ain't dreamin'
And we're livin'

One touch of Venus
And she'll receive us
One touch of Venus
Mmm Yeah yeah
One touch of Venus
And she'll receive us
I said yeah yeah
Ain't I got the might
Ain't I got the right

Unh, huh for a touch of Venus

Aha aha
You me we ain't so far from home
You me we ain't got far to go
You me here above the stars

One touch of Venus
And she'll receive us
One touch of Venus
Mmm Yeah yeah
One touch of Venus
And she'll receive us
One touch of Venus
Mmm yeah yeah
One touch of Venus
And she'll receive us
I said yeah yeah
Way above the stars
Ain't I got the right
For a touch of Venus

Ain't I got the right
For a touch of Venus

Overall Meaning

The theme of Billy Idol's song "Venus" revolves around the longing for intimacy and companionship. The opening of the song, "You know you, me, we are so lonely ", sets the mood for the rest of the song. The chorus, "One touch of Venus and she'll receive us" represents a search for something better, something magical that can fill the void in their lives.

Idol sings about the desire for love and the need to be wanted, expressing how much he craves to be needed in someone else's life. He talks about "pass[ing] the stars and be[ing] home tonight," which might represent finding peace with someone special. The line "Ain't I got the might ain't I got the right" might be a call for validation and recognition of his struggles; this may reinforce the theme of seeking love and needing someone else to acknowledge one's worth.

In addition, Idol emphasizes the need to be cared for and to feel a sense of belonging through the repetition of the lines "You say you want me more, more, more, and you say that you need me." Through this, he highlights the importance of reciprocated affection and connection.

In general, the lyrics of "Venus" are open to interpretation, especially when considering the mythology behind the Roman goddess Venus. Her symbol represents femininity and love, which could be a reason why Idol uses it as a metaphor for finding companionship and love.

Line by Line Meaning

Aha aha
Repetitive vocalization to express excitement or enthusiasm

You know you, me, we are so lonely
We all feel isolated and crave love and companionship

You look to me I'll be there my only
When you need someone to rely on, I'll be there, your only option

'Cause you say you want me More, more, more
You express a strong desire for my presence

And you say that you need me It won't be long and I'll be holdin' 'Cause you say you want me More, more, more
You need me and want me close, and I'll be there soon to hold you

One touch of Venus And she'll receive us
Venus, the goddess of love, can bring us together with just one touch

Yeah yeah
Repetitive vocalization to express excitement or agreement

I know we'll take a ride We'll pass the stars and be home tonight
We'll embark on a journey beyond the stars and return home by tonight

'Cause you, me, way above the stars, (stars) We ain't dreamin' And we're livin'
Despite being high above the stars, this moment of being together is real and not just a dream

Ain't I got the might Ain't I got the right Unh, huh for a touch of Venus
I have the power and entitlement to seek and obtain the touch of Venus

You me we ain't so far from home You me we ain't got far to go You me here above the stars
We're not far away from each other, and our journey isn't long

Mmm Yeah yeah
Repetitive vocalization to express excitement or agreement

Way above the stars Ain't I got the right For a touch of Venus
Even high above the stars, I still have the right to seek the touch of Venus

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Idol, Mark Younger-Smith

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