Sun goes down, I rise
Red hair flames so bright
Passion breaks the night
Steal into her mind
Walk without a sound
Fire in the mountains now
Wow!
If you wanna rub-a-dub, rub-a-dub
If you wanna rub-a-dub, dub love
Love calling (love calling), love calling (love calling)
If you wanna rub-a-dub, rub-a-dub
If you wanna rub-a-dub, dub love
Love calling (love calling)
So, baby, rock on
Clap hands, clap hands
For the song man
Rock on, rock on
Ooh, baby, rock on
Clap hands, clap hands
For the song man
Rock on, rock on
Song man dreams for you
Moves his clapping sticks
Turns us into snakes
Hot hits
And the blue moon move, move, move
Move until we die
Move until she cries
Wow!
If you wanna rub-a-dub, rub-a-dub
If you wanna rub-a-dub, dub love
Love calling (love calling), love calling (love calling)
If you wanna rub-a-dub, rub-a-dub
If you wanna rub-a-dub, dub love
Love calling (love calling)
Ooh, baby, rock on
Wow!
If you wanna rub-a-dub, rub-a-dub
If you wanna rub-a-dub, dub love
Love calling (love calling), love calling (love calling)
If you wanna rub-a-dub, rub-a-dub
If you wanna rub-a-dub, dub love
Love calling (love calling)
Woo, baby, rock on
Clap hands, clap hands
For the song man
Rock on, rock on
Woo, baby, rock on
Clap hands, clap hands
For the song man
Rock on, rock on
Woo, baby, rock on
Clap hands, clap hands
For the song man
Rock on, rock on
Woo, baby, rock on
Unpacking the Passion of “Love Calling”
“Love Calling” by Billy Idol pulses with energy and desire, channeling the restless spirit of the night. The lyrics evoke vivid imagery—flaming red hair, stolen moments, and a fire that burns in the mountains. Idol’s trademark blend of rock and punk comes alive through the repetitive chant of “rub-a-dub” and the infectious call to “rock on.” The song explores the thrill of connection, where music and sensuality intertwine, urging listeners to move, dream, and surrender to irresistible rhythms. Through celebratory refrains and the mysterious “song man,” Idol captures the ecstasy of giving in to the moment and letting love take the lead.
Song Credits
Artist: Billy Idol
Songwriters: Billy Idol, Keith Forsey
Release Year: 1982
Label: Chrysalis Records