Shock…
Shock…
Aftershock
Shake it up now
Aftershock
There was a trial
Like a fire
It lit the world that night
Ah, justice, truth, and the American way
I said liberty, treason
Loss of reason
Aw yeah
Say a prayer ’cause the world still burns
Yeah
Alright
The aftershock, the aftershock, the aftershock to the system
Shake it up now
The aftershock, the aftershock, the aftershock to the system
Shake it up now
The aftershock, the aftershock, the aftershock to the system
Shake it up now
The aftershock, the aftershock, the aftershock to the system
Shake it up now, alright
Shake it up now
Shake it up
Shake it up now
Shake it up now
Shake it up
On the stand of the man who gave up his rights that night
Oh yeah
Battered, bloody, bruised and [?]
The gang of four still feed, that’s right
It’s hot in the city tonight
If we ride tonight
I’m gonna make you learn
The aftershock, the aftershock, the aftershock to the system
Shake it up now
The aftershock, the aftershock, the aftershock to the system
Shake it up now
The aftershock, the aftershock, the aftershock to the system
Shake it up now
The aftershock, the aftershock, the aftershock to the system
Shake it up now
Shock…
Shock…
Shake it up now
Shock…
Shock…
Alright
The aftershock, the aftershock, the aftershock to the system
Shock…
The aftershock, the aftershock, the aftershock to the system
Shock…
The aftershock, the aftershock, the aftershock to the system
Shake it up now
The aftershock, the aftershock, the aftershock to the system
Alright
Alright
Alright
Alright
Shake it up now
I D
Shake it up now
Shake it up now
Shake it up now
Shake it up now
I D O L
Shake it up now
Shake it up now
Exploring the Impact of “Aftershock”
Billy Idol’s “Aftershock” is a raw, electrifying anthem that channels the turbulence of societal upheaval and personal rebellion. Through its repetitive chorus and urgent calls to “shake it up now,” the song captures the emotional intensity that follows moments of crisis or injustice. Idol references themes of liberty, treason, and loss of reason, evoking the chaos that can erupt when foundational values are challenged. The imagery of a trial and the phrase “aftershock to the system” suggest a reckoning with authority and a demand for change. The relentless energy of the song mirrors the lingering effects of a societal shockwave, urging listeners not to remain passive but to confront and transform their realities.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Songwriters: Billy Idol, Mark Younger-Smith
- Release Year: 1993
- Label: Chrysalis Records