There’s a change in pace
Of fantasy and taste
Do you like good music?
Do you like to dance?
Oh, yeah
Hanging out for a body shot at night
Ain’t it strange what they do to feel all right?
Oh, yeah
So, when will you call?
I am experienced
Oh, yeah
Face to face and back to back
You see and feel my sex attack
Sing it
Flesh! Flesh for fantasy
We want
Flesh! Flesh for fantasy
It’s after midnight
Oh, are you feeling all right?
Oh, yeah
Turn out the light, babe
Are you someone else tonight?
Neighbour to neighbour, door to door
Don’t ask questions, time for it all
Oh, yeah
Face to face and back to back
You see and feel my sex attack
Sing it
Flesh! Flesh for fantasy
We cry
Flesh! Flesh for fantasy
Ow!
I sing for culture
Fathers, love his sons
Mothers, daughters too
It’s an old, old story
Cries the new world too
Flesh! Flesh! Flesh for fantasy
We want
Flesh! Flesh for fantasy
We want
Flesh! Flesh for fantasy
You cry
Flesh! Flesh for fantasy
Let’s go down, let’s go down
Let’s go down, let’s go down
Let’s go down, let’s go down
Do you like good music?
Do you like to dance?
(Ooh) It’s nearly morning
Do you wanna risk a chance?
Neighbour to neighbour, door to door
(Ooh) Enjoy the crime, you do your time
Never been nothing before
Exploring Desire and Identity in “Flesh For Fantasy”
“Flesh For Fantasy” by Billy Idol delves into the complex interplay of desire, identity, and escapism. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of nightlife, where fantasy blurs with reality and the search for connection takes center stage. Idol’s provocative lines like “Face to face and back to back, you see and feel my sex attack” challenge listeners to confront their own cravings and boundaries. The recurring call for “flesh” underscores the universal longing for intimacy, while the questions about music and dance suggest a quest for shared experiences. Ultimately, the song captures the tension between societal norms and raw, uninhibited passion, inviting listeners to embrace their fantasies and the risks they entail.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Songwriters: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, Keith Forsey
- Release Year: 1983
- Label: Chrysalis Records