[Billy Idol:]
I’m all out of hope
One more bad dream
Could bring a fall
When I’m far from home
Don’t call me on the phone
To tell me you’re alone
It’s easy to deceive
It’s easy to tease
But hard to get release
[Billy Idol (Perri Lister):]
(Les yeux sans visage)
Eyes without a face
(Les yeux sans visage)
Eyes without a face
(Les yeux sans visage)
Eyes without a face
Got no human grace
You’re eyes without a face
[Billy Idol:]
I spend so much time
Believing all the lies
To keep the dream alive
Now it makes me sad
It makes me mad at truth
For loving what was you
[Billy Idol (Perri Lister):]
(Les yeux sans visage)
Eyes without a face
(Les yeux sans visage)
Eyes without a face
(Les yeux sans visage)
Eyes without a face
Got no human grace
You’re eyes without a face
[Billy Idol:]
When you hear the music, you make a dip
Into someone else’s pocket then make a slip
Steal a car and go to Las Vegas
Oh, the gigolo pool
Hanging out by the state line
Turning holy water into wine
Drinking it down, oh
I’m on a bus on a psychedelic trip
Reading murder books, trying to stay hip
I’m thinking of you and you’re out there, so
Say your prayers
Say your prayers
Say your prayers
Now I close my eyes
And I wonder why
I don’t despise
Now all I can do
Is love what was once
So alive and new
But it’s gone from your eyes
I’d better realise
[Billy Idol (Perri Lister):]
(Les yeux sans visage)
Eyes without a face
(Les yeux sans visage)
Eyes without a face
(Les yeux sans visage)
Eyes without a face
Got no human grace
You’re eyes without a face
Such a human waste
You’re eyes without a face
[Billy Idol:]
And now it’s getting worse
Exploring Alienation and Lost Connection
“Eyes Without A Face” by Billy Idol is a haunting reflection on emotional disconnection and the pain of lost intimacy. Through evocative imagery and melancholic melodies, the lyrics depict a narrator grappling with betrayal and the emptiness left behind when love fades. The repeated phrase, “eyes without a face,” suggests a partner who is physically present but emotionally distant, emphasizing the feeling of being deceived and abandoned. Idol’s introspective verses paint a picture of despair, restlessness, and longing for something genuine, while the French refrain adds an ethereal touch to the song’s atmosphere. The narrative shifts between vulnerability and bitterness, capturing the complexity of heartbreak and the challenge of moving on when trust is broken.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens
Release Year: 1983
Label: Chrysalis Records