Billy Idol

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Last night, a little dancer a-came dancin' to my door
Last night, a little angel came pumpin' on my floor
She said, "A-come, baby, you got a license for love
And if it expires, pray help from above"
Because

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
She don't like slavery, she won't sit and beg
But when I'm tired and lonely, she sees me to bed
A-what set you free and brought you to me, babe?
What set you free? I need you here by me
Because

[Chorus]
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
[Bridge]
A-he lives in a-his own heaven
Collects it to go from the 7-Eleven
Well, he's out all night to collect a fare
A-just so long, just so long it don't mess up his hair
Whoa, ah

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
I walked the world for 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
Just to, just to, just to, a-just to, to have you here by me
Because

[Chorus]
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
[Outro]
Ooh yeah, little baby
She want more
More, more, more, more, more
Ooh yeah, little angel
She want more
More, more, more, more, more

If you're a fan of classic rock or 80s music, chances are you have heard of the song "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol. This iconic rock track was released in 1983 and quickly became a hit, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. With its catchy guitar riffs, driving drum beat, and Billy Idol's signature snarl, "Rebel Yell" has become one of the most recognizable songs of the era.

About Rebel Yell

The story of "Rebel Yell" begins with a chance encounter between Billy Idol and members of The Rolling Stones. Idol was attending an event where Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood were drinking from a bottle of Rebel Yell bourbon whiskey. Although he had never tried the brand before, he was intrigued by the name and decided to turn it into a song.

The songwriting credit for "Rebel Yell" goes to Billy Idol and his longtime guitarist, Steve Stevens. The song's instantly recognizable intro, which combines electric guitar and electronic keyboard sounds, is played solely by Stevens on guitar. He has cited the acoustic guitar styles of musician Leo Kottke as a source of inspiration for the intro's unique sound.

Lyrically, "Rebel Yell" is a celebration of youthful rebellion and the desire to break free from societal expectations. The title refers to the name of a type of bourbon whiskey, which Idol uses as a metaphor for the thrill of living on the edge. The chorus of the song, with its anthemic repetition of the phrase "more, more, more," has become one of the most memorable in all of rock music.

"Rebel Yell" was a huge commercial success, reaching #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and charting in several other countries. The music video, which features Idol riding a motorcycle through the desert and performing with his band, became a staple on MTV. The song has been covered by several artists over the years, and still receives regular airplay on classic rock radio stations.

In 2009, VH1 named "Rebel Yell" the 79th best hard rock song of all time. The song's enduring popularity is a testament to its catchy hooks, unforgettable chorus, and Billy Idol's iconic image as one of the defining rock stars of the 80s.

So the next time you hear someone shouting "more, more, more" at a party or concert, you can bet they're channeling the rebellious spirit of Billy Idol and his classic rock hit, "Rebel Yell."

• Release Date: October 24, 1983
• Artist: Billy Idol