Rebel Yell
Billy Idol · Icon [2013]
Last night my little angel, came pumping on the floor
She said 'Come on baby, I've got a licence 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
With a rebel yell more, 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 set you free, I need 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 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 as long, just as long it don't mess up his hair
(guitar solo)
I walked the world, to you, babe
A thousand miles , to you
I dried your tears, of pain
A million times, to you
I'd sell my soul, for you, babe
For money to burn, to you
I'd give you all, and have none, babe
Just to, just to, just to, 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, my little baby
She want more, more, more, more, more, more
Oh yeah, my little angel
She want more, more, more, more, more, more
Rebel Yell
Billy Idol's signature anthem, Rebel Yell, stands as a defining track of the new wave and punk rock era. Originally released on his 1983 album of the same name, the song captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit that propelled Idol to international stardom. The recording features his distinctive snarling vocals over a driving rhythm section, creating an enduring sound that transcends its time. While the track appears on various compilations, including the 2013 release Icon, its impact remains rooted in the mid-1980s when it became a staple of rock radio. The song's aggressive delivery and memorable guitar work solidified Idol's place in rock history, influencing countless artists who followed. It remains a powerful representation of his ability to blend punk attitude with mainstream appeal, ensuring its status as a classic within his extensive discography.

