Billy Idol

Released: September 17, 2021

Songwriter: Steve Stevens Butch Walker Billy Idol

Producer: Butch Walker

[Verse 1]
Let me say that I tried like hell
Tried not to drive you home
You know I lied, lied to myself
That I could keep my self-control

[Pre-Chorus]
All it might take
Is one good drink and one good song

[Chorus]
I like you way too much
To go and mess this up
Honey, you did nothing wrong
Before the night gets real
And tell you how I feel
I won’t string you along

[Refrain]
So baby, put your clothes
Baby, put your clothes back on

[Verse 2]
Let me say that I tried like hell
Tried not to see you here
From the moment you smiled that night
The intentions on our faces were clear

[Pre-Chorus]
All it might take
Is one strong drink and one good song

[Chorus]
I like you way too much
To go and mess this up
Honey, you did nothing wrong
Before the night gets real
And tell you how I feel
I won’t string you along

[Refrain]
So baby, put your clothes
Baby, put your clothes back on

[Bridge]
Throw it all away
Throw it all away
Connections are so strong
Throw it all away
Throw it all away
Who’s to say what’s right or wrong?

[Chorus]
I like you way too much
To go and screw this up
Honey, you did nothing wrong
Before the night gets real
And tell you how I feel
I won’t string you along

[Refrain]
So baby, put your clothes
Baby, put your clothes back on

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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