Billy Idol

Lyrics

[Intro]
Hey, hey, hey, hey
I said ooh, ooh yeah
Ow

[Verse]
Won't you come see about me?
I'll be alone dancing, and you know it, baby
Tell me your troubles and doubts
Giving me everything inside and out
Love's strange, so real in the dark
Think of the tender things
That we were working on
Slow change may pull us apart
I'll get us back together at heart, baby

[Chorus]
Don't you forget about me
Don't, don't, don't, don't
Don't you forget about me

[Bridge]
Will you stand above me?
Look my way and never love me
Rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling down (Down, down)
Would you recognize me?
Call my name or walk on by?
Rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling down (Down, down)
Hey, hey, hey, hey
I said ooh, ooh yeah
[Verse 2]
Don't you try and pretend
It's my feeling
We'll win in the end
I won't harm you or touch your defenses
Vanity, insecurity

Now, don't you forget about me
I'll be alone dancing, and you know it, baby
Going to take you apart
I'll put us back together at heart, baby

[Chorus]
Don't you forget about me
Don't, don't, don't, don't
Don't you forget about me

[Bridge]
As you walk on by
Will you call my name?
As you walk on by
Will you call my name?
As you walk on by

As you walk on by
[Outro]
Will you walk on by?
Will you walk away?
Come on, call my name
Come on, call my name
Will you call my name?
Yow!
I said (La, la, la, la....)

When you walk on by
Would you call my name?
As you walk on by
Would you call my name?
When you walk on by
Oh, yeah
Come on and call my name
When you walk on by
Baby, call my name
When you walk on by
Oh - Yow!
Would you call my name, name?
[fade]

If you were around in the 80s, chances are you've heard the song "Don't You (Forget About Me)" at least once in your life. Originally recorded by the Scottish band Simple Minds for the 1985 movie, The Breakfast Club, the song became an instant classic and an anthem for teens everywhere. But did you know that Billy Idol, another 80s icon, later covered the track for his 2001 Greatest Hits album? Here's everything you need to know about Billy Idol's rendition of "Don't You (Forget About Me)."

About Don’t You (Forget About Me)

The song "Don't You (Forget About Me)" was written by Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff, who were tasked with creating a theme song for The Breakfast Club. The lyrics were inspired by the idea of teenagers' struggles with identity and their desire to be remembered. The song ended up becoming the most successful single of Simple Minds' career, reaching number one in both the US and Canada.

In 2001, Billy Idol recorded a cover of the song for his Greatest Hits album. This was not the first time the song had been offered to him. In fact, he was one of at least three other artists who had been approached to record it back in the 80s but had declined. Forsey, the co-writer of the track, had even produced a demo with Idol's voice in mind.

It's interesting to note that Idol recording the song in the 21st century could be seen as things coming full circle for him. He had passed on the opportunity to record the track when it was initially offered to him but ended up recording it years later when he was looking back on his career and reflecting on its impact.

Idol's cover of "Don't You (Forget About Me)" maintains the original structure and melody of the song but adds in his signature rock vocals and guitar riffs. The track showcases Idol's ability to make any song his own while still honoring the original version.

The release of the Greatest Hits album with "Don't You (Forget About Me)" gave Idol a chance to reach a new generation of fans while still appealing to his longtime listeners. Idol's cover of the song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising his interpretation and others feeling it wasn't necessary to revisit a song that had already had its moment in the sun.

Regardless of the critical response, Idol's cover of "Don't You (Forget About Me)" is a testament to the song's enduring appeal and the impact it had on 80s pop culture. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, but there's something special about the way Idol puts his stamp on it that keeps fans coming back for more.

In the end, "Don't You (Forget About Me)" is a song about the struggle to be remembered and the need to make your mark on the world. Whether you first heard it in the 80s or discovered it through one of the many covers, the message of the song remains just as relevant today as it was then- don't you forget about the impact you have on the world around you.

• Release Date: March 27, 2001
• Artist: Billy Idol