Rebel Yell

Billy Idol · Icon [2013]

Last night a little dancer, came dancing to my door

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.