Billy Idol

Released: March 22, 2005

Songwriter: Brian Tichy Billy Idol

Producer: Keith Forsey

There wasn't a thing to say
As we drove fast to the desert way
Through silent seas of sand
Feel time running through my hands
And the sun is burning bright
And the air says life is tight
And my brain says that someone dies
When she shows me the endless lies

[Chorus]
And if you're asking why
She said look into the evil eye again
And if you're asking why
She said look into the evil eye again

When are you coming down
Yes, the world you see
Is spinning round
Days are short, and lost, and found
And the night is long
At the burial ground

[Chorus]
It's all the same
It's all for nothin'

It's all to blame
It's all for nothin'

In my mind the day is dry
The car of chrome reflects the sky
When she flies all I know
My insides hear me cry

Skulls can grin
Vultures spin
Engines whirl
Life begins
Snakes to skin
Blood to drink
And all I know is life begins

[Chorus]
It's all the same
It's all for nothin'

It's all to blame
It's all for nothin'

It's all the same
It's all for nothin'

It's all to blame
It's all for nothin'

We stood on the ancient bones
With our sacrafice we atoned

For a world now lost in stone
Please come alive for us alone

There wasn't a thing to say
As we drove fast to the desert way
Through silent seas of sand
Feel time running through my hands

Billy Idol is an English rock musician, songwriter and actor. Born in Stanmore, Middlesex, Idol first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. Unlike other British punk rock artists of his era, Idol was inspired by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

Idol then embarked on a successful solo career, and was a member of the MTV-driven “Second British Invasion” of the United States. A series of music videos for songs such as “Dancing With Myself”, “White Wedding”, “Rebel Yell” and “Eyes Without a Face” made him one of the first MTV stars. Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens.

Idol’s 1987 release, “Mony Mony” reached #1 on the US top 40 charts; his songs to chart in the top 10 include: White Wedding, Eyes Without a Face, To Be a Lover and Cradle of Love.

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