Still Dancing (song)


"Still Dancing" is a song by the English rock singer Billy Idol, released in 2025 as the first single from his ninth studio album Dream Into It. The first new release from Idol since his EPs, The Roadside and The Cage, it came along with the announcement of his first album in 11 years.

Composition and lyrics

A tribute to his first hit, "Dancing with Myself", as referenced in the lines “I’m still dancing but now I’m not alone” and “from LA to Tokyo," the autobiographical song has been described as "new-wave-meets-punk" by Stereoboard, and a "brooding glam rock meditation on resilience" by Music Talkers. "'Still Dancing' is really a reflection of my whole journey." shares Idol. "From the punk rock period through to now. And I’m still looking towards the future, still living the life I set out to live."

Reception

KGLK writer Ethan states that normally artists he's loved since the 80′s "put out new songs that are just ok, but Billy has been dropping great tracks non-stop, like this new one." The Arts Desk writer Joe Muggs credits "Still Dancing", along with the opening title track and “Gimme the Weight”, as standout tracks on Dream Into It, adding it's "closest to his classic early ‘80s new wave style."

Music video

The music video, directed by Steven Sebring, sees Idol perform the song in a club and on the street after looking through his old records in a record store.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.