Nobody's Business
Love and Money: Unraveling the Intriguing Tale in Billy Idol's 'Nobody's Business'
Lyrics
What a fool to step into those shoes
Expressing regret for getting involved in a situation.
Either way you know they win or lose
Regardless of the outcome, others will judge or criticize.
You know money talks
Highlighting the influence of money in decision-making.
Your eyes they ain't so blue
Suggesting a change or lack of emotional state in the person.
You love to watch the green-backs walk
Enjoying observing wealth in the form of money.
You got a five-buck side-pack
Possession of a small amount of money, possibly insignificantly.
Tell me, tell me someone stop this pain
Pleading for relief from emotional pain caused by a situation.
It's your place I was in a rage insane
Referring to a previous state of intense anger or fury.
I wanted your love so bad
Expressing a strong desire for love from someone.
But your eyes are never blue
Noticing a change in the person's eyes, possibly indicating emotional detachment.
Droolin' over green-back poolin'
Desire for money, emphasizing a materialistic aspect.
You got a five-buck side-pack
Reiteration of possessing a small amount of money.
Well I must have been right about something
Expressing confidence in being correct about something.
Yes to make it to here and to tell you something
Implying reaching a certain point and having something important to say.
'Cause nobody's business but my own
Asserting that personal matters should be kept private.
Nobody's business but my own
Repeating the idea that personal matters are private and nobody else's concern.
Well I must have been mad about something
Acknowledging a state of madness or intense emotion.
'Cause I'm m a d and I spell it for nothing
Spelling out madness, possibly for emphasis or clarity.
'Cause nobody's business but my own
Reiterating the idea that personal matters are private and not open for judgment.
Nobody's business but my own
Emphasizing again the privacy of personal affairs.
What a fool to step into those shoes
Repeating the sentiment of regret for getting involved in a situation.
Either way you know they[you?] win or lose
Reiterating that the outcome is not significant.
You know money talks
Re-emphasizing the influence of money in decision-making.
Your eyes so paralysed
Describing paralyzed or numb eyes, possibly due to emotional impact.
Don't you realise
Highlighting a lack of awareness or understanding.
For love and hate it's just too late
Expressing that it's too late for both love and hate.
Nobody's business but my own
Reaffirming the private nature of personal matters.
Nobody's business but my own
Repeating the assertion that personal affairs are not open for discussion.
Nobody's business but my own
Emphasizing again the privacy of personal affairs.
Nobody's business but my own
Reiterating the idea that personal matters are private and not open for judgment.
Nobody's business but my own
Final emphasis on the privacy of personal affairs.
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