You and me have a passion escaping the days that go by
Just our desire
Patronise a secret painted salon, let us talk about the live
Where the skins aren’t out
But it was okay
It was all right
We were, we were
The untouchables tonight
Whoa oh
The untouchables tonight
Whoa oh oh oh
You and me while we’re waitin’ on a corner share a drag and a toke
With all the fools to save us
We laughed and cried, split our sides
At what they told us
That it will be okay
That it will be all right
We were, we were
The untouchables tonight
Whoa-oh
The untouchables tonight
Whoa-oh-oh
I’ve coloured my life blue
And ice diamonds are the line of my life
But time strikes against us
It takes some of us home
Will pick our souls, turn up in you
While it sets me free
All friends young and blue, what’ll I do
When you’re gone too
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
It’ll be okay
It’ll be all right
If I believe tonight
Then I believe, we’re right
And then we’ll be, then we’ll really be
The untouchables tonight
Whoa-oh-oh
The untouchables tonight
Whoa-oh-oh
The untouchables tonight
Whoa-oh-oh
The untouchables tonight
Whoa-oh-oh
The untouchables tonight
Whoa-oh-oh
The untouchables tonight
Whoa-oh-oh
Exploring the Spirit of “Untouchables”
“Untouchables” by Billy Idol captures the essence of youthful rebellion and the intimate bonds formed in the face of a world that often misunderstands or overlooks the marginalized. The lyrics paint a picture of two souls escaping the mundane, seeking solace and belonging in each other’s company. Idol’s poetic storytelling references secret salons, shared moments on street corners, and the bittersweet reality of time’s passage. The recurring refrain, “the untouchables tonight,” emphasizes a fleeting invincibility, reminding listeners of those special nights where nothing can break the connection between kindred spirits.
Enduring Connections and Emotional Resilience
The song also touches on loss, memory, and hope—”I’ve coloured my life blue,” Idol admits, reflecting on friendships lost to time. Yet, despite sorrow, the chorus reassures us that everything will be “okay” and “all right” if we believe in the moment. This balance between nostalgia and optimism gives “Untouchables” its emotional depth, resonating with anyone who’s ever cherished an unforgettable bond.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Release Year: 2024