In the devil’s playground
With an Idol mind
Straight up, ready to go
Announce the time
Does he still have the magic?
Yes he does
He’ll be famous
Just because
Just because
You know you’re gonna have
To turn around
Just because you have to change
Your mind sometimes
Yeah, you’re gonna have to
Turn around
Ride my rocket
‘Round and ’round
And ’round we go
One time before I die
‘Round and ’round and
‘Round the world
In super overdrive
See the world through a little hole
See it fly by
Here I am in super overdrive
Super overdrive
Super overdrive
I’m sliding on the swings
I’m swinging’ on the slides, I’m alive
Fuel-injected, passion-erected, death-defied
One day it’s gonna come, boy
You’re gonna pay oh
That ain’t today riding on the Milky Way
On the Milky Way
You know you’re gonna have
To turn around
Just because you have to change
Your mind sometimes
Yeah, you’re gonna have to
Turn around
Bite the Bullet
‘Round and ’round
And ’round we go
One time before I die
‘Round and ’round and ’round the world
In super overdrive
See the world through a little hole
See it fly by
Here I am in super overdrive
Super overdrive
In super overdrive
Take it
1, 2, 3, 4
Well in the devil’s playground
With an Idol mind
Straight up, ready to go
Announce the time
Does he still have the magic?
Yes he does
He’ll be famous
Just because
Just because
‘Round and ’round and ’round we go
One time before we die
‘Round and ’round and ’round the world
In super overdrive
‘Round and ’round and ’round we go
One time before I die
‘Round and ’round and ’round the world
In super overdrive
See the world through a little hole
See it fly by
Here I am in super over
Here I am in super over
Here I am in super overdrive
Super overdrive
Unleashing the Spirit of ‘Super Overdrive’
Billy Idol’s “Super Overdrive” is a high-octane anthem that captures the thrill of living life at full throttle. The lyrics place listeners in a whirlwind of restless energy, referencing the “devil’s playground” and an “Idol mind”—a nod to temptation, rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of excitement. The song’s repeated calls to “turn around” and “ride my rocket” evoke the need for change and embracing adventure, even in the face of uncertainty. The chorus, “‘Round and ’round and ’round we go,” echoes the cyclical nature of experience, with Idol urging us to savor every moment “one time before I die.” There’s a sense of urgency and freedom, matched by the imagery of sliding, swinging, and riding the Milky Way, all set to a backdrop of infectious rock energy.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Songwriters: Billy Idol, Brian Tichy
- Release Year: 2005
- Label: Sanctuary Records