Rebel Yell
Children of Bodom Lyrics


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Last night a little dancer came dancin' to my door
Last night a little angel came pumping on the floor
She said, come on baby, I got a license for love
And if it expires, pray help from above
Because
In the midnight hour she cried, more, more, more
With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more
In the midnight hour, babe, more, more, more
With a rebel yell, more, more, more
More, more, more

She don't like slavery, she won't sit and beg
But, when I'm tired and lonely she sees me to bed
What set you free and brought you to me, babe
What sets you free, I need you hear by me
Because

In the midnight hour she cried, more, more, more
With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more
In the midnight hour, babe, more, more, more
With a rebel yell, more, more, more

He lives in his own heaven
Collects it to go from the seven eleven
Well he's out all night to collect a fare
Just so long, just so long, it don't mess up his hair

I walked the ward with you, babe
A thousand miles with you
I dried your tears of pain, babe
A million times for you

I'd sell my soul for you, babe
For money to burn for you
I'd give you all, and have none, babe
Justa, justa, justa, justa to have you here by me

Because
In the midnight hour she cried, more, more, more
With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more
In the midnight hour, babe, more, more, more
With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more
More, more, more

Oh yeah little baby
She want more
More, more, more, more, more

Oh yeah little angel




She want more
More, more, more, more, more

Overall Meaning

The song "Rebel Yell" by Children of Bodom is a cover of Billy Idol's original. The song is about a rebellious woman who lives life on her own terms and refuses to be subservient to anyone. The singer of the song is drawn to her energy, independence, and strength, despite her refusal to conform to societal norms. The "rebel yell" in the chorus represents the woman's defiance and refusal to be silenced or oppressed.


The first verse describes the woman's power and confidence as a dancer who exudes sexiness and intensity. She tells the singer that she has a "license for love" and that she is not afraid to use it. The second verse describes the woman's independence and refusal to be controlled by anyone, including the singer. She sees him as a partner and an equal, but not as someone to be submissive to.


The third verse is from the point of view of a third party observing the woman's rebellious behavior, describing how she lives life on her own terms and collects her own "heaven" from the convenience store. The final verse is a confession of the singer's love and devotion to the woman, even if it means sacrificing everything to be with her.


Overall, the song celebrates the strength and independence of women who refuse to be controlled or silenced by anyone.


Line by Line Meaning

Last night a little dancer came dancin' to my door
A young girl came dancing to my door last night


Last night a little angel came pumping on the floor
Last night, a pure-hearted girl was dancing energetically on the floor


She said, come on baby, I got a license for love
She persuaded me by saying, 'Come on baby, I am certified to love'


And if it expires, pray help from above
If her license for love runs out, she hopes for divine assistance


In the midnight hour she cried, more, more, more
At midnight, she repeatedly cried for more love and attention


With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more
She shouted loudly like a rebel, asking for more love and attention


She don't like slavery, she won't sit and beg
She refuses to be a slave or to beg for anything


But, when I'm tired and lonely she sees me to bed
However, when I'm exhausted or lonely, she takes care of me and puts me to bed


What set you free and brought you to me, babe
What liberated you and led you to me, my darling?


What sets you free, I need you hear by me
I need to be with you, who represents freedom to me


He lives in his own heaven
He lives in his personal paradise


Collects it to go from the seven eleven
He goes to Seven Eleven to collect necessities for his paradise visitors


Well he's out all night to collect a fare
He is busy all night collecting payment from his visitors


Just so long, just so long, it don't mess up his hair
As long as it does not ruin his hair, he is okay with it


I walked the ward with you, babe
I have walked with you through difficult times, my darling


A thousand miles with you
I have traveled a thousand miles by your side


I dried your tears of pain, babe
I have wiped away your tears of agony, my dear


A million times for you
I have done this countless times for you


I'd sell my soul for you, babe
I am willing to sacrifice everything for you, my love


For money to burn for you
I would do this even if I had to give away all my finances


I'd give you all, and have none, babe
I am willing to give you everything, even if it means having nothing myself


Justa, justa, justa, justa to have you here by me
I would do anything, literally anything, just to have you by my side


Oh yeah little baby
Oh, yes, my little sweetheart


She want more
She desires more love and attention


More, more, more, more, more
She wants an abundance of love and attention


Oh yeah little angel
Oh, yes, my little angel


She want more
She wants more love and attention


More, more, more, more, more
She craves an abundance of love and attention




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens

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Jeremiah Markus Media

I remember hearing this in High School like 12 years ago, and being so surprised he had amazing clean vocals

The Sinless Assassin

I know, makes me wish he employed them more

☯oky ♪

Everybody know COB was surprised by these clean parts in that song.

Isnt it ?


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Khas-erdene Battogtokh

R.I.P Legend!

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Orkide Moonlit

huuhed nasnii min hero :(

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Heckin' Yeah!

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Daniel Hawthorne

So sad brother. Love Alexi. What a great soul!

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mktucker41

This is one of the best covers I've ever heard

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