Rebillet started playing piano at age four; he studied classical music until age 15 while attending Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas. He dropped out of Southern Methodist University after one year of studying acting. Rebillet then worked in other sectors for ten years, including as a server, an executive assistant, and in a corporate call center, while producing music unsuccessfully under the name "Leae". During this time, Rebillet moved to New York City in 2011 and back to Dallas in 2014 to care for his father, who had Alzheimer's disease.
Rebillet's professional music career began in 2016, when he began publishing YouTube videos and live streams of himself improvising songs in his bedroom, apartment, and hotel rooms, often while dancing in his boxer briefs. These videos began to go viral through Reddit and Facebook, generating a fan base, and earning Rebillet tips. Many of Rebillet's songs are inspired by live requests from his fans, who call him on a phone number that he posts on social media, or comment during the live stream. Rebillet's sessions can last from one to five hours. The content of the streams varies widely, from romance and sex to more frivolous topics, such as snacking.
Rebillet's music is defined by his use of a Boss RC-505 loop station, which allows him to layer his voice with keyboards, tambourines, and other hand percussion instruments. Most of his songs are improvised, and include elements of funk, soul, hip hop, and house music, as well as comedy skits. Nick Pagano described Rebillet's music as ranging "from soulful serenading piano ballads to funky bass licks to downright club bangers, and is always accompanied by his unique sense of humor". His lyrics tend to be comical, silly, or vulgar, enough so that he has been referred to as a comedian. Rebillet's "goofy", "nerdy", and "earnest" personality plays a role in his popularity.
Speaking about the lyrical content of Rebillet's songs, WBUR's Tonya Mosley said, "they’re actually really insightful. It’s sort of like social commentary."
Rebillet has mentioned Reggie Watts, Nina Simone, Madlib, and James Blake as sources of inspiration.[9] Speaking about Reggie Watts, Rebillet has said, "I would not be doing this if he didn’t exist."[6]
Barcelona
Marc Rebillet Lyrics
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In Barcelona
Rain is in the sky
And I need you to help me warm up
Go ahead and put your arms around me, baby
Hold me tight
I need the comfort of your love, baby
Uh, give me something tonight
I need the comfort of your love tonight
I need the comfort of your love tonight
I need the comfort of your love tonight
I need the comfort of your love tonight
I need the comfort of your love tonight
I need the comfort of your love tonight
I need the comfort of your love tonight
The lyrics of the song "Barcelona" by Marc Rebillet is about a person who is feeling cold and lonely in Barcelona. The song starts with the singer singing "It's cold outside in Barcelona, Rain is in the sky." The person seeks the warmth and comfort of their lover's embrace. He longs for his lover's arms around him and wants her to hold him tight. He seeks her love to feel better and requests her to give him that tonight.
The repetition of the lyrics "I need the comfort of your love tonight" emphasizes the person's loneliness and the fact that he craves his lover's affection to feel warm and comforted. The song captures the essence of longing and yearning for someone you love and how their mere presence can make all the difference.
Line by Line Meaning
It's cold outside
The temperature outside is low and uncomfortable.
In Barcelona
Specifically in the city of Barcelona, Spain.
Rain is in the sky
Water is falling from the sky as precipitation.
And I need you to help me warm up
I am figuratively cold and need the warmth and comfort of another person.
Go ahead and put your arms around me, baby
Wrap your arms around me for comfort and closeness.
Hold me tight
Embrace me strongly and firmly.
I need the comfort of your love, baby
I need the emotional support and reassurance of your affection.
Uh, give me something tonight
Provide me with something physical or emotional to fill my needs and desires.
I need the comfort of your love tonight
Repetition of the previous statement to emphasize the importance of emotional connection.
I need the comfort of your love tonight
Continued repetition of the previous statement for emphasis and emotional emphasis.
I need the comfort of your love tonight
Further repetition of the same statement to reiterate emotional need.
I need the comfort of your love tonight
Repetition of the same statement to emphasize emotional need.
I need the comfort of your love tonight
Final repetition of the same statement to express the depth of emotional need and longing.
Writer(s): Marc Rebillet
Contributed by Xavier I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@_dtvr485
was not expecting the falsetto but gosh darn is it silky smooth
@PhenomAnon08
That baseline taught me the meaning of life.
@Youwillbeignored1
Isn't it icy?!
@rickylittlefield6529
So thats what this feeling of euphoria is!!!
@jwizdum2103
its so damn cold, the main sound of it is mixed so well
@Djeazykutz
It’s Godly
@danyalachria
I concur
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@@bigdogdk these comments are great
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The white Maxwell