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).
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Billy Idol Lyrics
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An empty parking lot at two am
Leaning on my bumper, not a single soul in sight
Yeah
The one that got away, now the one of my dreams
Tryin' to make a move, bustin' at the seams
I could be your king if you let me crown you tonight
You keep acting like you gotta go
Without a chance for me to show
Put your arms around me
Let me be your savior tonight
One touch of your lips
Sent electric shock to my hips (shock)
It's the first round, I'm coming unzipped
Don't put up a fight (put up a fight)
You ain't gotta kiss me like that
Do it just so good that I can't react
Your mouth is gonna give me a heart attack
When it hits mine
You don't have to leave me tonight
Stay a little longer, honey, I won't bite
Not at least until the moment is right
I hope that's fine
You ain't gotta kiss me like that
But if you do it's alright, alright, alright
It's alright, alright, alright
All I did was take time runnin' around
Chasin' all the taken ones, fightin' off a town
If you were around, I would have tried a little harder back then
Yeah
Glad your baby daddy brought you out tonight
Too bad the cops took him in for a fight
We gotta lot of time to become a little more than friends
So don't act like you gotta go
Without a chance for me to show
Let me be your jesus
You can be my mary tonight
You ain't gotta kiss me like that
Do it just so good that I can't react
Your mouth is gonna give me a heart attack
When it hits mine
You don't have to leave me tonight
Stay a little longer, honey, I won't bite
Not at least until the moment is right
I hope that's fine
You ain't gotta kiss me like that
But if you do it's alright, alright, alright
It's alright, alright, alright
I'm a sayin', come over here now
(I come a runnin', ooh, I come a runnin')
C'mon girl, come a little closer now
(I come a runnin', ooh, I come a runnin', babe)
Oh, feel me all over now
(I come a runnin', ooh, I come a runnin', babe)
You ain't gotta kiss me like that
Do it just so good that I can't react
Your mouth is gonna give me a heart attack
When it hits mine
You don't have to leave me tonight
Stay a little longer, honey, I won't bite, yeah
Not at least until the moment is right
I hope that's fine
You ain't gotta kiss me like that
But if you do it's alright, alright, alright
It's alright, alright, alright
It's alright, alright, alright
It's alright, alright, alright
Woo
Come a little closer now
(I come a runnin', ooh, I come a runnin')
Come a little closer now
Kiss me (kiss me, baby, kiss me, baby, kiss me, baby, baby, kiss me, baby)
(Kiss me, baby, kiss me, baby, kiss me, baby, baby, baby, ooh)
(Kiss me, baby)
(Kiss me, baby right now, kiss me, baby)
The lyrics of this song by Billy Idol express a desire for intimacy and romance between the singer and the person they are addressing. The opening lines suggest that the current situation is not what was planned, but the singer seems happy about it nonetheless. There is an element of urgency in the tone, which could be interpreted as a need for emotional and physical connection. The singer mentions that this person was the one that they let go, the one that got away, and now they want a chance to be together. The singer wants to be crowned as their king, and is begging for a chance to show what they can offer.
The chorus of the song is filled with passionate desires, with the singer pleading for the other person to kiss them so well that they can't react. There is also an element of apprehension, with the mention of a potential heart attack from the intensity of the kiss. However, the singer also wants to take things slow and make sure that the moment is right, indicating that there is more at stake here than just a one-night stand. The repeated refrain of "alright, alright, alright" adds an element of reassurance, as if the singer is trying to convince both themselves and the other person that everything will work out.
Overall, the lyrics of this song by Billy Idol express a longing for deeper emotional and physical connection, with a mix of urgency and desire for taking things slow.
Line by Line Meaning
Bet you didn't think this was part of the plan
You may not have expected this, but I am here now.
An empty parking lot at two am
We are alone in this empty parking lot late at night.
Leaning on my bumper, not a single soul in sight
We are alone together, and I am trying to get closer to you.
The one that got away, now the one of my dreams
I once let you go, but now you are the one I desire the most.
Tryin' to make a move, bustin' at the seams
I am desperate to make a move on you, it is all I can think about.
I could be your king if you let me crown you tonight
If you allow me to be with you tonight, I will treat you like a royalty.
You keep acting like you gotta go
You seem like you want to leave, but I do not want you to go yet.
Without a chance for me to show
I have not had the opportunity to show you what I am capable of.
Put your arms around me
Embrace me and feel the connection we can create.
Let me be your savior tonight
Allow me to save you by being the one to please you tonight.
One touch of your lips
A single kiss from you can ignite my passion.
Sent electric shock to my hips (shock)
Your kiss had such an impact on me, I cannot control my physical response.
It's the first round, I'm coming unzipped
Our first encounter has already made me lose control of myself.
Don't put up a fight (put up a fight)
Do not resist if you feel the same way I do.
You ain't gotta kiss me like that
You do not have to kiss me a certain way, but any kiss from you is amazing.
Do it just so good that I can't react
Kiss me so well that I cannot even respond.
Your mouth is gonna give me a heart attack
Your kiss is so powerful that it can give me a heart attack.
When it hits mine
When our lips meet and we kiss.
You don't have to leave me tonight
Stay with me tonight, do not leave just yet.
Stay a little longer, honey, I won't bite
Stay with me longer, I promise I will not harm you.
Not at least until the moment is right
Stay until we both feel that the time is right for us to part ways.
I hope that's fine
I hope you are okay with that arrangement.
Glad your baby daddy brought you out tonight
I am happy your partner brought you out tonight.
Too bad the cops took him in for a fight
It is unfortunate that he got into a fight and the police arrested him.
We gotta lot of time to become a little more than friends
We have all the time we need to take our relationship to the next level.
Let me be your jesus
Let me save you and fulfill your desires.
You can be my mary tonight
You can be the one who gets saved and pleasured by me tonight.
I'm a sayin', come over here now
I am asking you to come closer to me.
(I come a runnin', ooh, I come a runnin')
I am eager to be with you and approach you now.
C'mon girl, come a little closer now
I plead with you to come even closer to me.
Oh, feel me all over now
Touch me and feel the passion between us.
Kiss me (kiss me, baby, kiss me, baby, kiss me, baby, baby, kiss me, baby)
I beg you to kiss me over and over again, please.
(Kiss me, baby, kiss me, baby, kiss me, baby, baby, baby, ooh)
Repeatedly kissing me is all I desire from you right now.
(Kiss me, baby)
Please kiss me.
(Kiss me, baby right now, kiss me, baby)
Kiss me now, and do not stop kissing me.
It's alright, alright, alright
Everything is okay and going as planned.
Woo
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
Come a little closer now
Again, begging you to come closer to me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Idol, Butch Walker, Steve Stevens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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A human heart goes out tonight
Yes a red hot love on a red stop light
I see a scene so cold it echoes in blue
Oh those twisting tongues they are after you
Wop bop a lu bop Son you gotta move up
Flip flop fly
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Of what a story dreams to buy
Don't need a knife to violate my life
It's all so insane
When the other man has none
You don't need a gun
Yes a Russian roulette no fun
I don't need a gun
I just need someone
I don't need a gun
Blood red lights a domination street yeah
Just need your love and I feel that heat yeah
You can drive me through
That red stop light
With a whiplash smile
Wop bop a lu bop Son you gotta move up
Flip flop fly
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Of what a story dreams to buy
Don't need a knife to violate my life
It's all so insane
When the other man has none
You don't need a gun
Yes a Russian roulette no fun
I don't need a gun I just need someone
I won't need a gun Oh yeah
You will always be crying yeah
Oh you will always be dying
Oh you will always be dying
Elvis a fight the dying light
Johnny Ray he's always crying
Gene Vincent he cried who slapped John, John, John.
Yes and me, I'm movin', movin', movin', movin' on.
Yeah to be someone
I don't need a gun.
@alexbrook5958
Man, this guy is the definition of iconic... I don't think people appreciate how great he actually is as a musician tbh!
@victormalkos2967
He was a legend in the 80s
@derringer22
Yo ,siiiii.
@wrockage
agreed!
@gropatapouf5998
I can't describe how great he is. I'm 44 and I still can't get enough of his music.
By the way, I'm starting to get used to his new music/recent songs.
@Antimonium_Griseo
@gropatapouf5998 - He's "Nothing To Fear" - THE BEST!!!
@jemhadar5029
Omg! How many f’ing kickass timeless songs do these guys have?
@akicitaa.8233
Underrated song...That guitar solo is amazing.
@poltergeist909
one of his best songs
@jasonlevine1990
Stevens is such a wicked guitar player... guy can shred!!!