Yeah!
Ridin’ down this road
Like I’ve ridden down a million
I’ve run through every roadblock in this town
I laughed at all the signs
That say speed’ll kill ya
It took you to slow me down
I’ve forgotten
How to fly
But I’ll remember
Before I die
It’s a crooked line I follow
It’s a rocky road I ride
It’s a bitter pill I swallow
Just to keep you by my side
Oh, I
Oh, I might sing some blues
Like there just ain’t no tomorrow
‘Cause misery is always colorblind
I’ve taken every remedy for ignorance and sorrow
Something to cure this wicked mind
And I’ve forgotten
How to fly
But I’ll remember
Before I die
It’s a crooked line I follow
And a rocky road I ride
It’s a bitter pill I swallow
Just to keep you by my side
Just to keep you satisfied
Wow!
I work
So hard
And I’ve forgotten
The reasons why
And I’ll remember
Before I die
It’s a crooked line I follow
It’s a rocky road I ride
It’s a bitter pill I swallow
Just to keep you by my side
Just to keep you satisfied
Just to keep you by my side
Satisfied, satisfied
It’s a wicked world, baby
Ridin’ down this road
Like I’ve ridden down a million
I’ve run through every roadblock in this town
I laughed at all the signs
That say speed’ll kill ya
It took you to slow me down
It took you to slow me down
It took you to slow me down
It took you to slow me down
It took you to slow me down
It took you to slow me down
Journey Down a Crooked Road
In “Bitter Pill,” Billy Idol paints a vivid picture of life’s turbulent journey and the sacrifices made for love. The song’s protagonist speeds recklessly through life’s obstacles, ignoring warnings and chasing thrills, until a significant person slows him down and brings reflection. Idol’s lyrics capture the struggle of confronting personal flaws and the lengths one will go to keep a relationship intact, even if it means swallowing a tough reality. The metaphor of a “bitter pill” reflects the emotional cost of maintaining closeness, while lines about forgotten dreams and hard work highlight the weariness that comes with time and experience.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Songwriters: Billy Idol, Brian Tichy
- Release Year: 2005
- Label: Sanctuary Records