This song has been covered by The Donnas, on their album The Donnas Turn 21 album. It was also covered by Glam Metal band L.A. Guns for the album Hell Bent For Leather: Tribute To Judas Priest.
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 AM
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
The song "Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest is about the thrill of living a rock and roll lifestyle. The lyrics refer to staying up all night and partying until the morning, fueled by the adrenaline of performing in front of thousands of fans. The lead singer, Rob Halford, sings about the energy he feels during a live show and the excitement of the after-party.
The lyrics describe a night out in the city, starting at 1 AM and continuing through until morning. The singer is "loaded" and "all geared up to score again," indicating that this is a routine occurrence. As the night progresses, the excitement builds, and the lyrics reflect the increasing pulse and intensity of the situation.
The chorus is a celebration of the lifestyle, with the singer exclaiming that he is "rockin' to the dawn" and "lovin' 'til the morning." The bridge builds on this excitement, with the lyrics expressing the power and energy of a live performance. The song ends with a reiteration of the main chorus, emphasizing the thrills of living life to the fullest.
Overall, "Living After Midnight" is a high-energy, up-tempo rock song about the joys of staying up late and living a rock and roll lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
I prefer partying and being active at night, until the early morning hours
Lovin' 'til the morning then I'm gone, I'm gone
I enjoy the company of others until daybreak, but I have no intention of establishing any long-term relationships
I took the city 'bout one AM
I went out to find some fun at around 1 AM, when the city is still alive and active
Loaded, loaded
I'm high on something, probably drugs or alcohol
I'm all geared up to score again
I'm ready and motivated to seek out another adventure or indulgence
My pulse is racing, I'm hot to take
I am extremely excited and eager to engage in more activities
This motor's revved up, fit to break
I am energized and motivated to the point of exhaustion
Got gleaming chrome, reflecting steel
Loaded, loaded
Ready to take on every deal
Loaded, loaded
My car is decked out with flashy and expensive modifications, I am high on drugs or alcohol, and I am ready to face any challenges or opportunities that arise
I'm aiming for ya
I'm gonna floor ya
My body's coming
All night long
I am pursuing someone, probably for a physical encounter, and I will not quit until I have succeeded
The air's electric, sparkin' power
Loaded, loaded
I'm getting hotter by the hour
Loaded, loaded
The atmosphere is charged with energy, I am high on drugs or alcohol, and I am becoming more excited and aroused as time passes
I set my sights and then home in
The joint starts flying when I begin
I target my interests and then focus all of my efforts into them, causing everyone else to become swept up in the excitement as well
Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
I love staying up all night, enjoying the various activities and company that the night has to offer, but I have no intention of sticking around until the next day
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glenn Raymond Tipton, Kenneth Downing, Robert Halford
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@tonyberezowski7859
Lyrics:
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving '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
Rocking to the dawn
Loving '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, hot to take
And this motor's revved up, fit to break
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving '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
Rocking to the dawn
Loving 'til the morning
Then I'm gone, I'm gone
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving 'til the morning
Then I'm gone, I'm gone
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving 'til the morning
Then I'm gone
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Glenn Raymond Tipton / Robert Halford / Kenneth Downing
@auswitch
Viviendo pasada la media noche
Rockeando hasta el amanecer
Amando hasta la mañana
Luego me voy, me voy
Salí a la ciudad como a la una de la mañana
Cargado, cargado
Estoy dispuesto a conseguir otra vez
Cargado, cargado
Vuelvo a vivir bajo la luz de neón
Ahí es cuando hago mi movida correcta
Viviendo pasada la media noche
Rockeando hasta el amanecer
Amando hasta la mañana
Luego me voy, me voy
Conseguí cromo reluciente y acero reflejante
Cargado, cargado
Listo a meterme en cualquier negocio
Cargado, cargado
Mi pulso acelerado, estoy caliente para tolerar
El motor revolucionado, ensamblado para partir
Viviendo pasada la media noche
Rockeando hasta el amanecer
Amando hasta la mañana
Luego me voy, me voy
Estoy apuntandote
Voy a pasarte
Mi cuerpo llega
Toda la noche
Viviendo pasada la media noche
Rockeando hasta el amanecer
Amando hasta la mañana
Luego me voy, me voy
El aire es eléctrico
Poder chispeante
Cargado, cargado
Cada hora me pongo más caliente
Cargado, cargado
Ajusto mis espejos y ya dentro de la casa
La fiesta empieza cuando empiezo a cantar
Viviendo pasada la media noche
Rockeando hasta el amanecer
Amando hasta la mañana
Luego me voy, me voy
Viviendo pasada la media noche
Rockeando hasta el amanecer
Amando hasta la mañana
Luego me voy, me voy.
@user-dw4zx8fy7z
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving '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
Rocking to the dawn
Loving '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, hot to take
And this motor's revved up, fit to break
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving '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
Rocking to the dawn
Loving 'til the morning
Then I'm gone, I'm gone
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving 'til the morning
Then I'm gone, I'm gone
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving 'til the morning
Then I'm gone
@topenddean
[Chorus]
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving till the morning
Then I'm gone, I'm gone
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving till the morning
Then I'm gone, I'm gone
[Verse 2]
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, into red
[Chorus]
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving till the morning
Then I'm gone, I'm gone
[Bridge]
I'm aiming for ya
I'm gonna floor ya
My body's cumin'
All night long
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
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
[Chorus]
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving till the morning
Then I'm gone, I'm gone
[Outro]
Living after midnight
Rocking to the dawn
Loving till the morning
@edchigliak
"Living After Midnight"
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
[repeat and fade]
@rebeccamcdermott9259
Only recently gotten into Judas Priest and this is one of my favourite songs of theirs. Rob Halford is a phenomenal frontman and vocalist.
@OtherMike5000
Rebecca! Check out this! Electric Eye Live! My FAVORITE Judas Priest song...and THE GREATEST STAGE ENTRANCE EVER!!
https://youtu.be/yMVV_HsHcX0
@whipzter2
Listen to the early stuff if you like his voice. 😮 You won't be disappointed.
@MrUnsolvedMystery
my 2nd favorite Judas Priest song. "You got another thing coming" still my favorite
@adriantrusca1245
This is the catchy radio hit song. They have so much better ones.
@_amp1262
@@adriantrusca1245 i agree with you. this song is still good tho
@igormaxwel6093
British Steel + Screaming for Vengeance + Defenders of the Faith = a trilogia de ouro do Judas Priest, a melhor banda de heavy metal do mundo!
@chriswildhaber35
All Judas priest is great.
@igormaxwel6093
@Chris Wildhaber Have some exceptions, friend... Thanks for your opinion!
@gabriels7506
Painkiller é o melhor álbum disparado.