Eyes Without a Face
Billy Idol
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I'm all out of hope One more bad dream could bring a fall? When I'm far from home Don't call me on the phone To tell me you're alone It's easy to deceive It's easy to tease But hard to get release (Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face (les yeux sans visage) Eyes without a face (les yeux sans visage) Eyes without a face, got no human grace your eyes without a face I spend so much time Believing all the lies To keep the dream alive Now it makes me sad It makes me mad at truth For loving what was you (Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face (les yeux sans visage) Eyes without a face (les yeux sans visage) Eyes without a face, got no human grace your eyes without a face When you hear the music you make a dip Into someone else's pocket then make a slip Steal a car and go to las vegas oh, the gigolo pool Hanging out by the state line, turning holy water into wine Drinkin' it down I'm on a bus on a psychedelic trip Reading murder books tryin' to stay hip I'm thinkin' of you you're out there so Say your prayers Say your prayers Say your prayers Now I close my eyes And I wonder why I don't despise Now all I can do Love what was once So alive and new But it's gone from your eyes I'd better realize (Les yeux sans visage) eyes without a face (les yeux sans visage) Eyes without a face (les yeux sans visage) Eyes without a face, got no human grace your eyes without a face Such a human waste your eyes without a face And now it's getting worse
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Written by: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"Eyes Without a Face" is a song by British rock musician Billy Idol, released in 1984. It was included in his second studio album, "Rebel Yell."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Idol's first top 10 hit in the United States.
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Music GenreThe track is known for its blend of rock and new wave - setting it apart from much of Idol's other work that primarily fell into the punk genre.
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Inspirational CinemaThe song's title was inspired by a 1960 French movie named "Les Yeux Sans Visage," meaning "Eyes Without a Face."
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Collaborative Songwriting"Eyes Without a Face" was co-written by Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens. It is considered one of their most successful collaborations.
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Unique Music VideoThe music video for the song, which was known for its gruesome imagery featuring a skin-peeling face, was considered unusual for its time. It was played regularly on MTV, contributing to the song's popular success.
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Cover VersionsA variety of artists have covered "Eyes Without a Face," highlighting its continuing influence. For example, electroclash band Marsheaux released a cover on their 2012 album "E-Bay Queen."
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Live PerformancesBilly Idol usually performs "Eyes Without a Face" live at his concerts, often stretching the song with an extended guitar solo and vocal ad-libs.
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Making of the SongIdol has stated in interviews that the song was recorded in a single take, which is quite unusual in professional song recording process.
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Backing VocalsThe French lyrics in the song are sung by backing vocalist Perri Lister, who was Billy Idol's girlfriend at the time. This gives the song a unique, romantic, and somewhat haunting touch.
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