The band's membership has seen much turnover, including a revolving cast of drummers in the 1970s and the departure of singer Rob Halford in 1992. Tim "Ripper" Owens, formerly of Winter's Bane, replaced Halford in 1996 and recorded two albums with Judas Priest, before Halford returned to the band in 2003. The current line-up consists of Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis. The band's best-selling album is 1982's Screaming for Vengeance, with their most commercially successful line-up featuring Ian Hill, Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, guitarist K. K. Downing, and drummer Dave Holland. Tipton and Hill are the only two members of the band to appear on every album.
Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of Downing and Tipton have been a major influence on heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing were widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. The Guardian referred to British Steel as the record that defines heavy metal. Despite a decline in exposure during the mid-1990s, the band has once again seen a resurgence, including worldwide tours, being inaugural inductees into the VH1 Rock Honors in 2006, receiving a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2010, and having their songs featured in video games such as Guitar Hero and the Rock Band series. In 2022, Judas Priest were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Studio albums
Rocka Rolla (1974)
Sad Wings of Destiny (1976)
Sin After Sin (1977)
Stained Class (1978)
Killing Machine (1978)
British Steel (1980)
Point of Entry (1981)
Screaming for Vengeance (1982)
Defenders of the Faith (1984)
Turbo (1986)
Ram It Down (1988)
Painkiller (1990)
Jugulator (1997)
Demolition (2001)
Angel of Retribution (2005)
Nostradamus (2008)
Redeemer of Souls (2014)
Firepower (2018)
Invincible Shield (2024)
9. Living After Midnight
Judas Priest Lyrics
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Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
I took the city 'bout one A.M,
Loaded, loaded
I'm all geared up to score again,
Loaded, loaded
I come alive in the neon light
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
Got gleaming chrome, reflecting steel,
Loaded, loaded
Ready to take on every deal,
Loaded, loaded
My pulse is racing, I'm hot to take
This motor's revved up, fit to break
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
I'm aiming for ya,
I'm gonna floor ya
My body's coming
All night long
The air's electric, sparkin' power,
loaded, loaded
I'm getting hotter by the hour,
loaded, loaded
I set my sights and then home in
The joint starts flying when I begin
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
"Living After Midnight" is a classic rock anthem about partying all night long until morning comes. The song is filled with adrenaline and confident swagger as the singer boasts about his prowess and desire to keep the party going. The song starts by describing the singer’s excitement for being in the city by 1 AM, ready to score again. The chorus echoes his motto: living after midnight, rocking until dawn and enjoying until it’s time to depart.
The singer uses car analogies to describe his body - gleaming chrome, reflecting steel - ready to take on every deal. As the song progresses, the singer's voice becomes more intense, culminating in a climactic guitar solo that perfectly captures the intensity of the night. The final repetition of the chorus implies that the singer is ready to do it all again the next night.
In general, “Living After Midnight” is a classic example of heavy metal rock from the 80s, characterized by high energy and fast, upbeat rhythms. The lyrics reflect the excess and wildness that was associated with the rock and roll lifestyle, and was influential to the heavy metal genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
I stay up until the early morning hours, enjoying loud rock music.
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
I have casual sexual encounters until sunrise, then I leave.
I took the city 'bout one A.M, Loaded, loaded
I went out into the city around 1 AM, feeling excited and ready to party.
I'm all geared up to score again, Loaded, loaded
I'm ready to have another sexual encounter and am feeling confident.
I come alive in the neon light, That's when I make my moves right
The bright lights of the city energize me and I feel like I can successfully pick up women.
Got gleaming chrome, reflecting steel, Loaded, loaded
I have a flashy and attractive car, and I'm feeling good about it and myself.
Ready to take on every deal, Loaded, loaded
I'm ready to confidently engage in any situation or encounter.
My pulse is racing, I'm hot to take, This motor's revved up, fit to break
I'm feeling excited and amped up, and I want to have another sexual encounter.
I'm aiming for ya, I'm gonna floor ya, My body's coming, All night long
I'm looking for a sexual partner and am feeling confident and aggressive about pursuing them.
The air's electric, sparkin' power, loaded, loaded
The atmosphere is charged and exciting, and I feel energized and ready for action.
I'm getting hotter by the hour, loaded, loaded
My desire is increasing as the night goes on, and I'm feeling more and more confident.
I set my sights and then home in, The joint starts flying when I begin
Once I've identified a potential sexual partner, I become focused and direct in my pursuit, and it feels exhilarating.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON, KENNETH DOWNING, ROBERT HALFORD
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Ирина Корнило
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
I took the city 'bout one A.M
Loaded, loaded
I'm all geared up to score again
Loaded, loaded
I come alive in the neon light
That's when I make my moves right
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
Got gleaming chrome, reflecting steel,
Loaded, loaded
Ready to take on every deal
Loaded, loaded
My pulse is racing, I'm hot to take
This motor's revved up, fit to break
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
I'm aiming for ya,
I'm gonna floor ya
My body's coming
All night long
The air's electric, sparkin' power
loaded, loaded
I'm getting hotter by the hour
loaded, loaded
I set my sights and then home in
The joint starts flying when I begin
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
Scott Stillman
Rob Halford carries himself like he regrets absolutely nothing in his life. What a badass.
Shortall Liam
@smokeslet'sgo Good on ya, Brother!
Shortall Liam
Absolutely; but a very humble one with a heart of gold; and a genuinely interesting guy that would be a good man to sit down and have a coffee with...
Fan Number1
Nada de que arrepentirse. Este este tío es una jodida leyenda. No solo invento el heavy metal, sino que de ninguna de las bandas posteriores ha conseguido superarle.
MrWho
@Fireteam2479 whaaaaaa! Travesty
Lili-Ann Góvi
Hahahaha 😂 yeah! 🤘🏻
Andri Agath
Man, when I get my driving licence I'll be driving on the highway blasting with Judas Priest and kicking ass. I can't wait.
SL Beast
i wonder If you got the license after 5 years
Andri Agath
@Noeton hell yea
Iyali
"I'm on a highwaaaay to hell, I'm on a highway to heeell"