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]
Manchester
Marc Rebillet Lyrics
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Here in lovely Manchester, England
We′re very happy you could join us
Really excited to give you all the tour
There's plenty of rich history here and we′re-
We're very excited to share that with you
Hey, excuse me?
Yeah, I was just wondering if you could
Shut the fuck up! I'm tryna
Go, baby, go
Into the hotel room
I don′t need your historical lookin′ ass
I'm tryna
Get my dick on the floor
Goddammit
Tryna drink a little vodka and
Bounce in this bitch, baby
Hotel life, I need my room
I don′t need a motherfucking historical tour, bitch
Uh! Gimme that alcohol
Gimme that motherfucking alcohol, uh!
Well, I'm
I′m sorry to hear that
If you'd like to just go straight to your room
I′d be happy to escort you
I don't need a damn escort
I'm good on my fucking own
I need some drugs, drugs, drugs, drugs!
Damn, I′m tryna do the motherfucking thing
In my hotel room
And yo, you′re crampin' my style, uh!
Hotel shit
Hotel shit
Hotel shit, uh!
Goddamn hotel shit
Hotel shit
Sir, do you have a reservation wih us?
No, I don′t, but I don't see how that′s important
I don't see how that′s important
I'm just gonna go up to the room, uh
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Uh, uh
Uh, uh
Ooh, uh
The lyrics to Marc Rebillet's song "Manchester" begin with a welcome announcement from somebody who works at Hotel Principal in Manchester, England. They express how excited they are to have the guests there and to give them a tour of the hotel, highlighting the rich history that it holds. However, their announcement is abruptly interrupted by a man who wants to go straight to his hotel room and is not interested in the tour. He is looking to engage in some drinking and partying in his room without any interference. He expresses his frustration with the tour guide and is solely focused on having a good time without any distractions.
The song tells the story of a guest who is looking to enjoy themselves without any rules or regulations. The lyrics are comical and hold a hint of rebellion against the norms of hotel etiquette. The individual is looking to escape and have his way with the night, without caring about anyone else's needs or wants. The lyrics are a humorous paradox of what one traditionally expects from guests staying in a hotel, showcasing a rebellious attitude towards the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi! Welcome to the uh, hot- to the uhm, historic Hotel Principal
Greeting the guests and introducing the Hotel Principal with a mix of excitement and slight hesitation
Here in lovely Manchester, England
Referring to the city of Manchester where the hotel is located and acknowledging its beauty
We're very happy you could join us
Expressing gratitude towards the guests for choosing to stay at the Hotel Principal
Really excited to give you all the tour
Eager to showcase the rich historical background of the hotel and provide a guided tour to the guests
There's plenty of rich history here and we’re-
Asserting that the hotel has an abundance of historical stories and events that the guests would enjoy learning about
We're very excited to share that with you
Stressing the enthusiasm to share the historical knowledge of the hotel with the guests
Hey, excuse me?
Politely grabbing someone's attention who is interrupting the singer
Yes, how can I help you?
Offering assistance to the interrupted individual
Yeah, I was just wondering if you could
Asking for a favour or assistance
Shut the fuck up! I'm tryna
Abruptly and rudely interrupting and stopping the offer for assistance
Go, baby, go
Encouraging oneself to move forward or continue doing something
Into the hotel room
Entering the guest's room at the hotel
I don’t need your historical lookin' ass
Disrespectful comment directed towards the earlier speaker who offered a historical tour
I'm tryna
Expressing the desire to do something specific
Get my dick on the floor
Crude and inappropriate slang phrase for sexual activity
Goddammit
Expression of anger or frustration
Tryna drink a little vodka and
Expressing the desire to consume alcohol
Bounce in this bitch, baby
Referring to dancing and enjoying the atmosphere of the hotel room
Hotel life, I need my room
Acknowledging that hotel rooms provide privacy and personal space
I don’t need a motherfucking historical tour, bitch
Continued disrespect and vulgar comments towards earlier speaker offering a historical tour
Uh! Gimme that alcohol
Expressing the desire for alcohol again
Gimme that motherfucking alcohol, uh!
Repeated demand for alcohol
Well, I'm
Starting another dialogue with someone new
I'm sorry to hear that
Apologizing for any inconvenience or disappointment caused to the previous guest
If you'd like to just go straight to your room
Offering immediate accommodation to the guest without any redundant tour or checks
I'd be happy to escort you
Offering personal assistance to escort the guest to their room
I don't need a damn escort
Declining the offer of personal assistance
I'm good on my fucking own
Asserting self-sufficiency and not requiring any additional help
I need some drugs, drugs, drugs, drugs!
Expressing the desire for drugs repeatedly
Damn, I’m tryna do the motherfucking thing
Continuing the desire to pursue drug use or sexual activity
In my hotel room
Asserting the action of pursuing individual desires in a hotel room
And yo, you're crampin' my style, uh!
Expressing frustration regarding an earlier interruption that is preventing the artist from enjoying their stay at the hotel
Hotel shit
Using slang language to refer to activities performed while staying at a hotel
Hotel shit
Repetition of earlier phrase regarding activities performed while staying at a hotel
Hotel shit, uh!
Continuing to use slang language to refer to activities performed while staying at a hotel
Goddamn hotel shit
Expressing frustration towards things that are associated with a hotel stay
Sir, do you have a reservation with us?
Asking for confirmation if the individual has a reservation at the Hotel Principal
No, I don't, but I don't see how that's important
Denying having a reservation, and questioning the importance of having one
I'm just gonna go up to the room, uh
Deciding to move towards the hotel room without any formalities or formal checks
Yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement or willingness to proceed in a direction
Ooh, uh
Vocalized expression of affirmation or satisfaction towards an action or decision
Writer(s): Marc Rebillet
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MarcRebillet
Being out here with you takes me to another level of happiness. I love each and every one of you!
@whonose7114
So excited for the Amsterdam show I'm coming from the UK to see it!
@MrEgan1985
Loved watching you here live. You have everyone bouncing and loving every second of it. A true talent. I cant wait to see you live again.
@benpcatchpole
You were great in Heaven on Wednesday marc!! Feeling pretty special!!
@Parkour_People
This show was the shit Marc! Come back soon <3
@cjfunstuff
The amount of passion that you put into your music and shows is on an unmatched level and talent. Thank you for the vibes Marc. You are god.
@screamingXskittles
5 minutes ago I had no idea who this guy was and now I’m obsessed. So much talent and so refreshing!
@Cyrillic_108
That's me right now 😂
@vi8124
Same🙋🏻♀️
@Mangyek0
Same here. Not only is this guy good live but he's got talent, and the vibe.