Living After Midnight
Judas Priest · Single Cuts Box [2011]
Rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' till the morning
Then I'm gone, I'm gone
I took the city 'bout 1 a.m.
Loaded, loaded
I'm all geared up to score again
Loaded, loaded
I come alive in a neon light
That's when I make my moves right
Living after midnight
Rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' till the morning
Then I'm gone, I'm gone
Got gleeming chrome reflectin' feel
Loaded, loaded
Ready to take on every deal
Loaded, loaded
My pulse is racin', I'm hot to take
This motor's revved up fit to break
Living after midnight
Rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' till the morning
Then I'm gone, I'm gone
I'm aiming for you
I'm gonna floor you
My body's coming all night long!
The air's electric, sparking power
Loaded, loaded
I'm getting harder by the hour
Loaded, loaded
I set my sights and then home in
The joint starts flying when I begin
Living after midnight
Rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' till the morning
Then I'm gone, I'm gone
Living After Midnight
Judas Priest's 'Living After Midnight' stands as a quintessential example of the band's hard rock and heavy metal legacy. Released on the 'Single Cuts Box' compilation, this track exemplifies the high-energy, riff-driven sound that defined their career during the 1970s and 1980s. The song features the band's signature blend of powerful vocals and driving guitar work, characteristic of their work with guitarist K.K. Downing and bassist Ian Hill. It captures the raw intensity and theatrical flair that made Judas Priest a defining act in the genre, appealing to fans of classic metal and hard rock. The recording showcases the band's ability to craft anthemic tracks that resonate with audiences, solidifying their status as pioneers of the modern heavy metal sound.