And you say you wanna live forever
And you’ve got all the time to kill
And you’re living in the dark forever
In your own little private hell
I wanna rule this world
I wanna walk the night
I wanna bleed this girl
Wanna shake it all night ’til the morning light
I wanna lead this world
I wanna wake the dead
And all the undead souls who walk the night
Are you sure you’re so clean and pure
As you lie here in front of me now
And you’re tempting the lord of darkness
As you see what’s forbidden to see
I wanna rule this world
I wanna walk the night
I wanna bleed this girl
Wanna do it all night ’til the morning light
I wanna rule this world
I’m gonna wake the dead
And all the undead souls who walk the night
Oh yeah you know it’s true
Yeah you yeah
When people say I’m from the underworld
Every kind of sin you best believe it girl
You come on over here from the other side
Come back to hell it’s warm inside
I sleep through the day ’cause I’m into the night
I wanna through the day ’cause I live through the night
I sleep through the day ’cause I’m into the night
I wanna through the day ’cause I live through the night
Yeah you
I wanna rule this world, yeah
I’m gonna walk the night
I wanna rule this world
I wanna rule this night
And all the undead souls I wanna wake the dead
I wanna get you girl
I’m gonna rule this world
It’s gonna be alright
Yeah
Exploring the Dark Allure of “Into The Night”
Billy Idol’s “Into The Night” delves into themes of immortality, temptation, and the seductive pull of the nocturnal world. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a protagonist who embraces darkness, both metaphorically and literally, yearning for power and connection with the “undead souls who walk the night.” Idol’s characteristic swagger comes through in his desire to “rule this world” and “wake the dead,” hinting at both rebellion and the thrill of living on the edge. The song blurs the line between the real and the supernatural, challenging listeners to reflect on their own boundaries and desires.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Release Year: 2023
- Label: BFI Records