In this world of wild illusion
My room cold as the grave
Yes she knows
I never pull my shade
Is it a fear, fear of madness
Or some strange alchemy
Is it a fear of fear itself
I think I’ll get deranged
Then the night comes
I’m gonna be free
(Never enough, then the night comes)
Then the night comes
I’m gonna be me
(Never enough, then the night comes)
Never enough, haunts my psyche
Never enough, forever
Never enough
As I begin to shroom
Here she comes so wild so horny
My stony-eyed Medusa
She’s acting strange, insane
Oh yeah, we’re gonna get deranged
Then the night comes
She’s gonna be free
(Never enough, then the night comes)
Yeah, then the night comes
I’m gonna be me
(Never enough, then the night comes)
Oh, then the night comes
Baby, make me
(Never enough, then the night comes)
If the devil comes
He gonna tangle with me
(Never enough, then the night comes)
I take some GHB
I feel love, joy
And wonderful ringing music
Now, I just got to be me
We’re here now, embrace this madness
We’re here now for sorcery
We’re here now, there is no sadness
So take this town and bring it down
When the night comes
I’m gonna be free
(Never enough, then the night comes)
Then the night comes
I’m gonna be me
(Never enough, then the night comes)
Then the night comes
Yeah, then she comes
(Never enough, then the night comes)
Mm baby
I’m gonna be free
(Never enough, then the night comes)
Yeah yeah, then the night comes
Whoo, then the night comes
Come on, whoo, then the night comes
Come on yeah, then the night comes
Then the night comes
Mm, then the night comes
(Never enough, then the night comes)
Alright, then the night comes
Yeah, we’re alright
When the night comes
(Never enough, then the night comes)
(Never enough)
(Never enough, then the night comes)
(Never enough)
(Never enough, then the night comes)
(Never enough)
(Never enough, then the night comes)
(Never enough)
Exploring the Shadows: An Interpretation of “Then The Night Comes”
Billy Idol’s “Then The Night Comes” dives into a world where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur as night falls. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a restless mind haunted by desires, fears, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Idol confronts his inner chaos with references to madness, altered states, and mythological figures, all set against the backdrop of nocturnal liberation. The recurring line “never enough” echoes a deep-seated longing that persists despite fleeting highs and wild escapades. Ultimately, the night becomes a metaphor for self-acceptance and embracing one’s true nature, no matter how tumultuous or unconventional that journey may be.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Songwriters: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: BFI Records