Had enough of hard times
Fooling my babe
Had enough of hard times
Any old which way
Had enough of
Saying to my love
“How could you, babe
Get enough of this stuff?”
Fed up with hard times
Sick of the boss
‘N tell him
Get out my way
Sick of the boss
Just any old pay day
Laugh at them
When they say
I’d better change
Pick up my dough
Yes’n pay my own way
Fed up with hard times
Yeah! Oh, yeah!
Well, in the land of desire
That wanton fire
Pretty little lips saying higher and higher
Love me
Loving you the right way
Well, in the land of fire
That wanton desire
Pretty little lips saying higher and higher
Love me
Loving you the right way
Loving you today
Ow!
Nighttime lover
Smile on my face
In this world
Little girl
Know no disgrace
Lover’s victim
If you lie to yourself
This love
One love
To love love love love love
Love you
Love you, baby
Be my sweet honey bee
Yeah
I glorify your face
Like I love rock and roll
I glorify your body
Now lay down your soul
Would you change?
Oh, I never change
But the way that you look
Yes, I could love you
Love you, oh alright
Love you, baby, ooh ooh
Love you, yeah, that’s right
Loving you right way tonight
Love me
Love love love love love me
Be my sweet honey bee
In the land of desire
That wanton fire
Pretty little lips saying higher and higher
Love me
Loving you the right way, ooh
In the land of fire
Wanton desire
Pretty little lips saying higher
Love me
Love me, baby, all right
Loving you the right way
Love
And my heart’s on fire
Gonna be
Gotta be, babe
All right
In the arms of desire
Gonna be
Gotta be, babe
All right
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Gonna be, gotta be, babe
Well all right
Breaking Free from Hard Times
“The Right Way” by Billy Idol takes listeners on a journey from frustration to liberation. The song opens with a sense of exhaustion, as the narrator is fed up with hard times and the pressure of daily life. Idol’s rebellious spirit shines through as he rejects authority and the monotony of a dead-end job, yearning for independence and self-determination. This theme of breaking free resonates with anyone who’s ever felt trapped by circumstance.
Desire, Love, and Transformation
As the track progresses, Idol shifts focus to the transformative power of passionate love. The chorus paints vivid images of desire and intimacy, where love is portrayed as both a sanctuary and a source of empowerment. The repeated calls for loving “the right way” suggest a search for authenticity and mutual fulfillment in relationships, blending sensual imagery with heartfelt devotion. Ultimately, the song celebrates taking control of one’s destiny and finding joy in genuine connection.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Songwriters: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens
- Release Year: 1986
- Label: Chrysalis Records