Rebel Yell
Scooter Lyrics


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In the midnight hour!!!

Last night my little dancer, came dancing to my door
Last night my little angel, came pumping on the floor
She said, 'oh come on baby! I got a liscense 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! wow!
In the midnight hour babe more! more! more!
With a rebel yell! more! more! more! more, more, more!
She don't like slavery she won't sit and beg
But when I'm timaroon and lonely, she sees me to bed
What set you free, and brought you to me, babe?
What set 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! wow!
In the midnight hour babe! more! more! more!
With a rebel yell more! more! more! more, more, more!
I'll walk the world, with you babe
Eight thousand miles, with you
I'd dry your tears, of pain
A million times, for you
I'd sell my soul, for you babe
For money to burn, for you
I give you all and have none babe!
Just a just a just a just a, 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! wow!
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 wants more!
More! more! more! more! more!
Oh yeah, little angel!




She wants more!
More! more! more! more! more!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Scooter's version of "Rebel Yell" describe an intense and passionate relationship in which the singer's partner constantly craves more love and attention. The song opens with an invitation from the partner, who dances to the singer's door and pumps on the floor, expressing her desire to love, and asking him to join her because she has "a license for love" that she will use until she can't anymore. The chorus of the song describes the passion and intensity of the partner's cries for more, as she performs a "rebel yell" in the midnight hour, expressing her need for more love and attention from her lover. However, the song also shows the sacrifice and devotion of the singer, who is willing to walk the world, dry his partner's tears of pain, and even sell his soul for her.


The lyrics of this song are straightforward in describing a relationship full of passion and intensity. The constant repetition of "more," "rebel yell," and "midnight hour" creates a sense of craving and urgency that characters feel towards each other. The singer's willingness to do anything for his partner highlights the depth of his love and devotion. The song's intense energy and the backbeat also convey a sense of urgency and the need for more.


Line by Line Meaning

In the midnight hour!!!
The song starts with an intense feeling of action or change happening at the midnight hour, setting the tone for the rest of the lyrics.


Last night my little dancer, came dancing to my door
The singer's lover came to him in a very sensual way, dancing towards him and knocking on his door.


Last night my little angel, came pumping on the floor
The singer's lover was being very passionate and physical with him, implying sexual energy.


She said, 'oh come on baby! I got a liscense for love!
The singer's lover is displaying her desire for him and is essentially saying she has the authority or permission to love him.


And if it expires, pray help from above! because
The singer's lover is warning him that if her license to love him ever ends, she will need divine intervention to continue because her feelings are so strong.


In the midnight hour, she cried more! more! more!
The singer's lover is demanding more attention, more love, and more passion from him in the midnight hour when she is feeling deeply emotional.


With a rebel yell, she cried more! more! more! wow!
The use of the phrase 'rebel yell' implies a wild, rebellious energy, and the singer is portraying his lover as someone who is brave, empowered and demanding more of what she wants.


She don't like slavery she won't sit and beg
The singer is highlighting his lover's independence and unwillingness to be submissive. She won't let anyone treat her like a slave or be seen as weak.


But when I'm timaroon and lonely, she sees me to bed
Despite her strength and confidence, the singer's lover is also compassionate and nurturing, and takes care of him when he's feeling lonely or vulnerable.


What set you free, and brought you to me, babe?
The singer is curious about what it was that allowed his lover to free herself from whatever burden or difficulty she faced in the past and be with him now.


What set you free!? I need you hear by me because
The importance of the freedom his lover found that brought her to him is emphasized because he needs her presence by him.


In the midnight hour, she cried more! more! more!
The singer's lover continues to demand more love and affection in the midnight hour, the time when emotions are high and anything can happen.


With a rebel yell, she cried more! more! more! wow!
Once again, the singer is portraying his lover as someone who is fierce and strong, who knows what she wants and asks for it boldly.


I'll walk the world, with you babe
The singer is willing to travel the world with his lover, showing his commitment and devotion to her.


Eight thousand miles, with you
The exact distance that the singer is willing to travel to be with his lover is specified, further emphasizing his willingness to go anywhere with her.


I'd dry your tears, of pain
The singer is saying he will take care of his lover and wipe away any pain or sadness she may experience.


A million times, for you
The number 'a million' is used to emphasize the extent of the singer's commitment and love for his partner.


I'd sell my soul, for you babe
The singer is willing to do anything for his lover, even sell his own soul, another way of expressing his love and devotion to her.


For money to burn, for you
The singer is willing to give up material possessions or wealth for his partner, as they mean less to him than the love he feels for her.


I give you all and have none babe!
The singer is saying that he gives all of himself to his lover, and has nothing left to give, further emphasizing his devotion and commitment to her.


Just a just a just a just a, to have you here by me! because
The singer just wants to have his lover by his side, and emphasizes this by repeating it several times.


Oh yeah, little baby!
This line is a playful, affectionate way to address his lover and show his fondness of her.


She wants more! More! More! More! More!
The singer is portraying his lover as someone who has a strong desire for love and affection, and won't settle for anything less. This line is another way of emphasizing her demands for more.


Oh yeah, little angel!
The use of 'little angel' is similar to 'little baby' in that it is a way of expressing affection and fondness for his lover.


She wants more! More! More! More! More!
The repetition of 'more' once again emphasizes the singer's lover's desire for more love and affection.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens

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Comments from YouTube:

@gundmvulture

Funny to read the newest comments, lots of people just found this but trust me when you are a teenager in '96 like me it was a huge song for us and we love it! :)

@nrdx8946

George Grindcore u are rigjht6

@paxifixilexy

Can confirm

@KarsonNow

Billy Idol is just great. Scooter cover almost reach his performance.

@sebastianpacurar8350

Superbă

@mr.electronx9036

90's Music was magical...

@KarsonNow

Original song is from Billy Idol 1983.

@MAHABO

@@KarsonNow this is not "Original" bro

@moonlightelf...

I played the song up and down back then. In the morning, at lunchtime, in the evening, at night. At some point, my mother shouted at me in despair: "No more more!" 🤣

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