Rebel Yell
Northern Kings Lyrics
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Last night a little angel came pumping on the floor
She said, come on baby, I got a license for love
And if it expires, pray help from above
Because
In the midnight hour she cried, more, more, more
With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more
In the midnight hour, babe, more, more, more
More, more, more
She don't like slavery, she won't sit and beg
But, when I'm tired and lonely she sees me to bed
What set you free and brought you to me, babe
What sets you free, I need you hear by me
Because
In the midnight hour she cried, more, more, more
With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more
In the midnight hour, babe, more, more, more
With a rebel yell, more, more, more
He lives in his own heaven
Collects it to go from the seven eleven
Well he's out all night to collect a fare
Just so long, just so long, it don't mess up his hair
I walked the ward with you, babe
A thousand miles with you
I dried your tears of pain, babe
A million times for you
I'd sell my soul for you, babe
For money to burn for you
I'd give you all, and have none, babe
Justa, justa, justa, justa to have you here by me
Because
In the midnight hour she cried, more, more, more
With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more
In the midnight hour, babe, more, more, more
With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more
More, more, more
Oh yeah little baby
She want more
More, more, more, more, more
Oh yeah little angel
She want more
More, more, more, more, more
The Northern Kings cover of Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell" is a song filled with raw energy and passion. The lyrics seem to describe a wild night of passion between a man and a woman. The woman who comes to the man's door is described as a dancer and an angel, who has a "license for love". She declares that she wants more, more, more, and with a rebel yell, cries out for it. The man is enamored with her and wants to be with her, and is willing to do anything for her, including selling his soul and giving all that he has.
The song seems to depict a rebellious and passionate love affair. The woman is strong-willed and refuses to be a slave, and the man is willing to follow her to the ends of the earth. The lyrics mention the midnight hour, which is traditionally known as a time of mystery and possibility, adding to the intensity of the song. The chorus repeats the desire for more and the rebel yell, emphasizing that the passion between the two is unquenchable.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night a little dancer came dancin' to my door
A female dancer arrived at the singer's door last night.
Last night a little angel came pumping on the floor
The singer encountered a female 'angel' dancing on the floor.
She said, come on baby, I got a license for love
The female dancer/angel invited the singer to engage in sexual activity with her.
And if it expires, pray help from above
If her sexual license expires, the dancer/angel hopes to receive divine assistance.
In the midnight hour she cried, more, more, more
The female partner expressed the desire for more sexual activity in the middle of the night.
With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more
She passionately shouted for more sexual activity.
She don't like slavery, she won't sit and beg
The female partner values freedom and will not bow down to anyone.
But, when I'm tired and lonely she sees me to bed
Despite her independent nature, she is there to support and comfort the artist when needed.
What set you free and brought you to me, babe
The artist wonders what led the woman to be with him, given her strong-willed nature.
What sets you free, I need you hear by me
The artist wants to know what brings the woman happiness and wants her to stay with him.
He lives in his own heaven
The singer describes another man who appears content and self-satisfied.
Collects it to go from the seven eleven
The man acquires his own version of happiness from buying things (potentially from the convenience store '7-11').
Well he's out all night to collect a fare
The man works hard to obtain money and material possessions.
Just so long, just so long, it don't mess up his hair
The man cares about his appearance and does not want it to be impacted by his hard work.
I walked the ward with you, babe
The singer has been with the woman through difficult times.
A thousand miles with you
The artist has been through a long journey with the woman.
I dried your tears of pain, babe
The artist has comforted the woman during times of emotional distress.
A million times for you
The singer has comforted the woman many times.
I'd sell my soul for you, babe
The singer would do anything for the woman, even if it comes at the cost of his own well-being.
For money to burn for you
The artist would give all of his money to make the woman happy.
I'd give you all, and have none, babe
The artist would give up everything to be with the woman, even if it means he has nothing left.
Justa, justa, justa, justa to have you here by me
The artist just wants to have the woman by his side and will sacrifice everything else to be with her.
Oh yeah little baby
The singer is addressing the woman affectionately.
She want more
The woman desires more sexual activity.
More, more, more, more, more
The woman wants even more sexual activity.
Oh yeah little angel
The singer is addressing the woman affectionately.
She want more
The woman desires more.
More, more, more, more, more
The woman wants more of whatever she desires.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens
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@darkwingx1
i love his voice im looking up every song i can with him singing, theres something about his voice thats so sexy!
@SorrowSister
I love this version! And the singer is gorgeous and has the best voice ever. <3
@RedEbSeb13
Just lost the last of my innocence to this. Really sexy.
@inutaisho94
all i gotta say is "MORE, MORE,MORE!!!"
@Erleen85
What it is with Finnish guys singing so awesome??!!! Jeez... I'm in love!
@xxshrapnailxx
Oh christ, i'd be crying more more more too!!!!!!!! these are amazing...and amazing looking!
@Soulman999999
So heavy, so dark, so good
@FadedLightBluePink
It's creepy and sexy at the same time :-)
@gataenpetroleo2688
Sooo sexy , :(((
@kArLablood2
sexiest cover I've heard of this song...Loving it <3