Wow
So, my good friend
The super drug ends
I go up to the stratosphere
Brain-fry Day-Glo
Holy water for your soul
And I’ll wake up in the U.S.A.
Aw, you know we’re gonna ride on the blue highway
Walk with electro glide on the blue highway
Wave below to Christ on my highway
Yes, I almost died on the blue highway, hey hey
Oh, the Sons from Mars
On their stolen guitars
Out to ride the night, aah
Soul sisters, soul hitter
I hear you and I miss you
Co-starring in the U.S.A
Aw, you know we gotta ride on the blue highway – oh!
Walk with electro glide on the blue highway
Wave below to Christ on my highway – oh!
Yes, I almost died on a blue highway, hey hey
Ow!
Why do I miss you?
Why did I kiss you, because
You know we gotta ride on the blue highway (oh)
Walk with electro glide on the blue highway
Wave below to Christ on my highway
Yes, I almost died
So glad that you’re living now
I’m glad that you’re here
I’m glad that you wanna stay, because
You know we gotta ride on the blue highway (ow)
Walk with electro glide on the blue highway, hey hey
Wave below to Christ on my highway
Aah yes, I almost died on a blue highway, hey hey, aw
On a blue highway
Ah you singing, singing
Quaaludes and red wine for love
Yes, there’s a time, a time for love
Can you kiss me on a blue highway, hey hey
(Ow, roar war)
Why do I miss you?
How do I kiss you? (ow, woo)
Riding the Blue Highway: Exploring Billy Idol’s Lyrical Journey
“Blue Highway” by Billy Idol takes listeners on a psychedelic, emotional road trip that fuses imagery of travel, longing, and self-discovery. Idol’s lyrics blend vivid metaphors—like “stratosphere,” “Day-Glo,” and “electro glide”—with references to escapism and spirituality, suggesting a search for meaning amidst chaos. The blue highway itself becomes a symbol of life’s unpredictable journey, where moments of near-transcendence are met with brushes against mortality. Idol’s repeated mention of missing and kissing hints at themes of love and connection, set against a backdrop of wild, nocturnal adventure. The song captures both the thrill and vulnerability of living on the edge, all while anchored in the American landscape.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Songwriter: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens
- Release Year: 1983
- Label: Chrysalis Records