Living After Midnight

Judas Priest

About Living After Midnight

"Living After Midnight" is a song by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It was originally featured on their 1980 album British Steel, which was their first gold album in the United States selling more than 500,000 copies (and eventually went platinum for selling at least 1 million). The song speaks to the hedonistic, rebellious spirit of the late 1970s and early 1980s, and is among the band's most popular songs. The song title came about when Glenn Tipton awakened Rob Halford with his loud guitar playing at 4 AM, during the band's stay at Tittenhurst Park to record British Steel. Halford commented to Tipton that he was "really living after midnight", and Tipton replied that Halford's comment was a great title for the song he was working on. On live performances, the line, "I took the city 'bout one a.m.", is sometimes changed to the particular city or venue the band is performing. For example, on the DVD Rising in the East, lead vocalist Rob Halford sings, "I took the Budokan 'bout one a.m.", in reference to the stadium in Tokyo, Japan, that hosted the concert. On the Westwood One recordings from the 1983 US Festival Halford recites, "I took some acid about 1 a.m ..." 


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2004
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Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
I took the city 'bout one A.M,
Loaded, loaded
I'm all geared up to score again,
Loaded, loaded

I come alive in the neon light
That's when I make my moves right

Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone
Got gleaming chrome, reflecting steel,
Loaded, loaded
Ready to take on every deal,
Loaded, loaded

My pulse is racing, I'm hot to take
This motor's revved up, fit to break

Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone

I'm aiming for ya,
I'm gonna floor ya
My body's coming
All night long

The air's electric, sparkin' power,
loaded, loaded
I'm getting hotter 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' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone

Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone

Living after midnight, rockin' to the dawn
Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone

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Judas Priest

Judas Priest are a British heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1969. Known for twin lead guitars, a wide operatic vocal style, and for introducing the S&M leather-and-studs look into heavy metal, they have sold over 50 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: Glenn Raymond Tipton, Kenneth Downing, Robert Halford

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING

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Judas Priest" Facts
"Living After Midnight" was originally released by British heavy metal band Judas Priest on their 1980 album "British Steel". - The song quickly became one of the band's most popular songs and often featured in their concert set lists. - In a BBC interview, frontman Rob Halford stated that the song was inspired by the band's lifestyle during recording sessions, often working through the night.
Disturbed" Facts
American heavy metal band Disturbed covered the song for a special edition bonus disc of their fifth studio album "Asylum", released in 2010. - Disturbed's cover version followed their common practice of including a cover song on each of their albums, and their version of "Living After Midnight" was critically acclaimed.
The Donnas" Facts
The Donnas, an all-female rock band from Palo Alto, California, also covered the song. Their version was included in a reissue of their 2007 album "Bitchin'". - The band's cover is a faster and more energetic version, infusing it with elements of punk rock.
General Facts
Despite being covered by many artists over the years, the song remains synonymous with Judas Priest, and is still considered a defining song of the British heavy metal genre. - "Living After Midnight" has stood the test of time, with the song still gaining significant radio play over 40 years after its initial release. - The song has been covered by a multitude of artists in different genres, showing its widespread appeal and influence.

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