Lukas first ventured onto the music scene with two Canadian bands, Cleavage (1995-2005) and Rise Electric (2005-2006), which helped prepare him for what was to come. He entered and won the competition television show Rock Star: Supernova (2006) which earned him front man status with Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), Jason Newsted (Metallica), and Gilby Clark (Guns N' Roses). Their band Rock Star Supernova completed an album and a world tour of the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Following the tour, Lukas returned to Los Angeles and began writing and recording new music. The Love and Lust EP (June 2007) was released and he completed the solo acoustic Love and Lust Tour, making over two dozen stops throughout the United States and Canada. The new material was well-received by fans, and the band Stars Down was born (2008-present). After touring with his new band, Lukas began playing local gigs at such southern California hot spots as The Roxy, The Key Club, The Mint, and Viper Room.
The year 2010 kicked off with a mini East Coast tour and Lukas working on his first full length album. Hollywood was released (July 2010) and debuted live at West Hollywood’s famous Viper Room. The all acoustic Hollywood Stripped followed (August 2010). After moving to Nashville, in addition to local and out-of-town gigs, he wrote, recorded, produced, and released six additional recordings. The first three were Seed EP (December 2010), Story Teller (January 2011), and Super, Sex, Magic (February 2011). He also co-wrote, provided vocals, and recorded several music videos for a side-project, Switchblade Glory (April 2011). Lukas released Prophecy (November 2011) and Christmas Collection (December 2011) to complete a very busy year. But he wasn’t finished, releasing the album 8 Days (April 2012) soon after.
Lukas has appeared on many media outlets, including performing live at the 2006 Gemini awards, the CBS television series Rock Star: Supernova (18 million viewers worldwide), Ellen, Regis & Kelly, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Entertainment Tonight, The Howard Stern Show, and ET Canada.
In addition to his vocal talent, Lukas plays multiple instruments, is a songwriter, producer, actor, and vocal instructor. He currently resides with his wife Kendra in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Rebel Yell
Lukas Rossi Lyrics
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Last night a little angel came pumpin' on the floor.
She said "C'mon baby I got a license for love.
And if it expires pray help from above." because...
In the midnight hour babe you want more more more.
With a rebel yell she cried "More rawr rawr."
In the midnight hour babe "Rawr rawr more."
He lives in his own heaven.
Collects it to go from the Seven Eleven.
Well he's out all night to collect a fair.
Just so long, just so long it don't mess up his hair.
In the midnight hour babe "More rawr rawr."
With a rebel yell she cried "More More rawr, rawr."
In the midnight hour babe, "More rawr rawr."
With a rebel yell "More more more, rawr rawr rawr."
The first verse of the song Rebel Yell by Lukas Rossi starts with a narrative of a sexual encounter between the singer and a dancer who shows up at his door. The angelic dancer claims to have a license for love that needs his help to renew. This sets up the theme of the song as one of sexual rebellion and desire for more. The chorus goes on to express the craving of the dancer, where she cries "More rawr rawr" and "More more more, rawr rawr rawr" for more of what she wants.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night a little dancer came dancin' to my door.
Yesterday, a small dancer came to my door, dancing.
Last night a little angel came pumpin' on the floor.
Yesterday, a small angel was dancing vigorously on the ground.
She said "C'mon baby I got a license for love.
And if it expires pray help from above." because...
She expressed, "let's go, I have a license for love, and if it expires, I'll ask for divine intervention." because...
In the midnight hour babe you want more more more.
During the night, darling, you're craving more and more.
With a rebel yell she cried "More rawr rawr."
With a rebellious yell, she shouted "more, rawr rawr."
In the midnight hour babe "Rawr rawr more."
During the night, darling, "Rawr rawr more."
With a rebel yell she cried "More rawr rawr."
With a rebellious yell, she shouted "more rawr rawr."
He lives in his own heaven.
He resides in his self-proclaimed paradise.
Collects it to go from the Seven Eleven.
He obtains this paradise to go from the Seven Eleven.
Well he's out all night to collect a fair.
He spends the entire night seeking his departure.
Just so long, just so long it don't mess up his hair.
Only for the duration that it doesn't dishevel his hair.
In the midnight hour babe "More rawr rawr."
During the night, darling, "More rawr rawr."
With a rebel yell she cried "More More rawr, rawr."
With a rebellious yell, she shouted "More, more, rawr, rawr."
In the midnight hour babe, "More rawr rawr."
During the night, darling, "More rawr rawr."
With a rebel yell "More more more, rawr rawr rawr."
With a rebellious yell, "More, more, more, rawr, rawr, rawr."
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sheyenencortez8704
The swag that Lukas had through this whole season!!!! I'm still coming back to see this..... He and Dilana were my bonafide favorites!!! YES!!!!!....
@RMCaligiuri
Love that you still come back to watch this! You and me both!!!
@Montwizzle
Me too! I think the greatest performance ever on Rockstar! Hands down!!!!
@liamsmith2340
@sheyenencortez8704, Would you believe that Dilana was my neighbor🙈
@Houseofrad
16 years.... still my favorite performance on any of these talent shows!!! Hope you still killin it Lucus!!!
@2dogsgaming
Pray to the Rock gods to bring this show back...I was fuckin glued to the tv
@MsMegsc
He is insane, love this guy. I miss this show for amazing singers like this guy :)
@tayl2991
Check out his other stuff. He's got a lot of music on iTunes
@vanessafas
Amazing performance! The best singing competition ever. I really miss Rockstar.
@drrachaelrosenblum2734
What are you smoking this is sh8t?!?!
Not the best singing competition but one of the worst!