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Soul Rebel
Bob Marley Lyrics


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I'm a rebel, soul rebel
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
I'm a rebel, soul rebel
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer

See the morning sun (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
On the hillside (ooh)
Not living good, yeah! Travel wide,
Said, I'm a living man, said, I'm a living man
I've got work to do (oh)
If you're not happy, children,
Then you must be blue
(Must be blue, must be blue) people say

I'm a rebel, let them talk
Soul rebel, talk won't bother me
I'm a capturer, that's what they say
(Soul adventurer) night and day
(I'm a rebel) I'm a rebel soul rebel
Do you hear them, Lippy?
I'm a capturer
Soul adventurer

See the morning sun (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
On the hill side (oh)
If you are not living good, travel wide,
Said, I'm a living man (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
I've got work to do
If you're not happy,
You must be blue

I'm a rebel (ooh-ooh)
Soul rebel
I'm a capturer (ooh-ooh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bob Marley & The Wailers’ song Soul Rebel speak to rebellion, adventure and capturing the essence of the soul. The opening lines "I'm a rebel, soul rebel, I'm a capturer, soul adventurer" introduce the dominant themes of rebellion and adventure which permeate the song. The lines are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing a sense of defiance against societal norms and a desire to break free from conventions. The second stanza speaks to the beauty of the morning sun on the hillside and how it contrasts with the singer's current state of living. The singer is not living good, and thus must travel wide to find what they're looking for. The fact that he is a "living man" emphasizes the sense of purpose and urgency felt in the song. The repeated line, "If you're not happy, you must be blue" alludes to the idea that one can only find true happiness through adventure, rebellion and capturing the essence of the soul.


The refrain "I'm a rebel, let them talk, soul rebel, talk won't bother me" speaks to the singer's indifference to what people say, further reinforcing their determination to embrace their true selves. The line "I'm a capturer, that's what they say" indicates that the singer's journey is not widely understood, but ultimately, it doesn't matter because he is living his truth as a soul adventurer.


Overall, Soul Rebel is a song that inspires listeners to embrace their inner rebel, go on a soulful journey, and ultimately live life on their own terms.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a rebel, soul rebel
I am a non-conformist who refuses to follow societal norms or restrictions.


I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
I am a seeker of new experiences and knowledge, always pushing the boundaries of what is possible.


See the morning sun (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah) On the hillside (ooh) Not living good, yeah! Travel wide, Said, I'm a living man, said, I'm a living man I've got work to do (oh)
Despite facing hardship, I am determined to live life to the fullest and am always moving forward towards my goals.


If you're not happy, children, Then you must be blue (Must be blue, must be blue) people say
Society often judges those who do not conform to traditional values and may assume that their dissatisfaction with the status quo is the result of personal flaws.


I'm a rebel, let them talk Soul rebel, talk won't bother me I'm a capturer, that's what they say (Soul adventurer) night and day (I'm a rebel) I'm a rebel soul rebel Do you hear them, Lippy? I'm a capturer Soul adventurer
I am aware that others may criticize or misunderstand me, but I am confident in my identity as a rebel and adventurer who will continue to challenge the status quo.


See the morning sun (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah) On the hill side (oh) If you are not living good, travel wide, Said, I'm a living man (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah) I've got work to do If you're not happy, You must be blue
I encourage others to live life with purpose and seek out their own adventure, even if it means leaving behind what is comfortable or familiar.


I'm a rebel (ooh-ooh) Soul rebel I'm a capturer (ooh-ooh)
In all aspects of my life, I am a rebel and adventurer who is always seeking new experiences and opportunities for growth.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ROSS ANDERSON, SIMON LAW, BOB MARLEY, MIKE WEST

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