Billy
Robert Plant Lyrics


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Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh,
oh Billy and Jenny will never get old
That's the kind of love in a story untold
Kisses are burning, an' touch's so hot
Crazy with lovin'
Wide as the sky and deep as the ocean
Crazy with love and wild devotion
Feeling went cool when the touching stopped
Crazy with lovin'
She's been looking for someone
He's been looking for someone
Ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh, trouble gonna come someday
Billy comes home and Jenny's not there
Walkin' the floor and tearin' his hair
Feeling went cool when the touching stopped
Crazy with lovin'
Oh yeah, oh yeah
He's been looking for someone
She's been looking for someone
Ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh, trouble gonna come someday
Billy turned the corner
Goes through the night
Shaking in the shadows
Billy's only got one thing on his mind It's the heartbreak town
Oh, yes it's a heartbreak, heartbreak, heartbreak, heartbreak
She's been looking for someone
He's been looking for someone
He's been looking for someone
She's been looking for someone
Ooh-ooh Oh-oh, trouble gonna come someday
Oh-oh, bye bye trouble
Trouble gonna leave you now
Ooh, Billy and Jenny will never get old
That's the kind of love in a story untold
Kisses are burning and a touch is so hot
When you're crazy with lovin' you can't stop
Mmm, Billy and Jenny will never get old
That's the kind of love in a story untold
Kisses are burning a touch is so hot
When you're crazy with lovin' you can't stop
[Billy come back to me Billy come back to me]
Crazy Crazy Crazy Crazy
Ooh, yeah




C-c-c-c-c-c-c, ooh
Oh yeah Oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Robert Plant's song Billy's Revenge tell a story of a love affair between two people named Billy and Jenny. The first few lines describe their passionate love which is deep and wild. Billy is described as crazy with love and wild devotion. The song implies that their love was so intense that when they stopped touching, their feelings for each other went cool.


The song then takes a darker turn when Billy comes home one day and finds that Jenny is gone. He is overcome with grief and starts walking the floor and tearing his hair. He is described as being in heartbreak town and the lyrics suggest that he is seeking revenge. The song ends with a note of hope as trouble leaves and Billy and Jenny's love is described as being so intense that it will never get old.


In summary, the song is a story about love, passion, loss, and revenge. It tells the story of two people who share an intense and deep love that ultimately ends in heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh-oh, oh
Repeating the same sound six times, probably to build up mood.


Billy and Jenny will never get old
Billy and Jenny have the kind of love that lasts forever.


That's the kind of love in a story untold
Their love is unique, something you read in fairytales.


Kisses are burning, an' touch's so hot
Their affection is so intense, it feels like fire.


Crazy with lovin'
Their love has driven Billy and Jenny insane.


Wide as the sky and deep as the ocean
Their love is vast and never-ending.


Crazy with love and wild devotion
Billy and Jenny's passion knows no bounds.


Feeling went cool when the touching stopped
Their feelings faded when they stopped touching each other.


She's been looking for someone
Jenny has been searching for a special person.


He's been looking for someone
Billy has been searching for his true love.


Ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh, trouble gonna come someday
Problems and difficulties are inevitable in life.


Billy comes home and Jenny's not there
Billy is upset when he finds out Jenny is not at home.


Walkin' the floor and tearin' his hair
Billy is restless and upset thinking about Jenny.


Oh yeah, oh yeah
Repeating the same sound twice, maybe signifying frustration and irritation.


He's been looking for someone
Billy has been searching for his true love.


She's been looking for someone
Jenny has been searching for a special person.


Billy turned the corner
Billy is probably looking for Jenny in the streets.


Goes through the night
Billy searches for Jenny all through the night.


Shaking in the shadows
Billy is probably scared and uncertain while searching for Jenny.


Billy's only got one thing on his mind
All Billy can think about is Jenny.


It's the heartbreak town
The place Billy is in is causing him pain and sorrow.


She's been looking for someone
Jenny has been searching for a special person.


He's been looking for someone
Billy has been searching for his true love.


Ooh-ooh Oh-oh, trouble gonna come someday
Problems and difficulties are inevitable in life.


Oh-oh, bye bye trouble
Goodbye problems and difficulties.


Trouble gonna leave you now
Problems will no longer affect Billy and Jenny's relationship.


Mmm, Billy and Jenny will never get old
Billy and Jenny's love will last forever.


When you're crazy with lovin' you can't stop
When you're in love, you never want to let go.


[Billy come back to me Billy come back to me]
Jenny is probably calling out to Billy to come back to her.


Crazy Crazy Crazy Crazy
Repeating the same word four times, maybe signifying the madness that comes with love.


Ooh, yeah
Expressing agreement or excitement.


C-c-c-c-c-c-c, ooh
Repeating the same sound seven times, probably to build up tension or momentum.


Oh yeah Oh yeah
Repeating the same sound twice, maybe signifying frustration and irritation.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CTM Publishing
Written by: PHIL JOHNSTONE, ROBERT A PLANT

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