Rebel
Candy's Room Lyrics
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About God's children
Fighting over you
Wasting all my time
Take pride in the things that you do
Open up and tell me
Tell me if it's true
If you're looking for absolution
The Rebel was caught yesterday
The Rebel was caught yeah yeah
Take me to that stream
Where innocence
Seems to be everything
Let me spend a while
Recapturing all my childhood dreams
Talk to me and talk to you
We'll talk about the things you do
I wasn't the one who was chosen
To make your dreams come true
The Rebel was caught yesterday
The Rebel was caught yeah yeah
The Rebel was caught yesterday
The Rebel was caught yeah yeah
You're going to meet your maker
Somewhere in the sky
We are gonna shake you till you wake up
Shake it till you cry
Shake it till you die
The Rebel was caught yesterday
The Rebel was caught yeah yeah
I said you're going to meet your maker
Somewhere in the sky
Gonna shake you till you wake up
Shake it till you cry
Shake it till you die
Shake shake till you wake up
Shake shake till you cry
Shake shake till you wake up
Shake shake till you cry
Shake it till you die
The lyrics to "Rebel" by Candy's Room convey a sense of reflection and contemplation. The singer is caught in thoughts about God's children fighting over someone, possibly a love interest or a person of significance. The singer feels as if they have wasted their time getting caught up in this conflict and is seeking validation for their actions. They urge the person they are addressing to be honest and open, questioning if what they are doing is true and genuine.
The use of the term "absolution" suggests that the singer may be seeking forgiveness or release from guilt. They acknowledge that even the Devil can offer absolution, hinting at the complexities of moral and ethical choices. The mention of the Rebel being caught yesterday suggests some form of punishment or consequence for defying societal norms or expectations.
The lyrics then shift focus to a more innocent and nostalgic perspective. The singer desires to be taken to a place or state of mind where innocence prevails. They long to recapture their childhood dreams, possibly as a means of escape or finding solace from the struggles of reality. The lyrics also hint at a desire for connection and communication as the singer proposes a conversation about the person's actions.
The repetition of "The Rebel was caught yesterday" emphasizes the consequences faced by those who dare to challenge or rebel against established norms. It could also symbolize a loss of freedom or a sense of being trapped. The line "You're going to meet your maker" introduces a sense of impending judgment or reckoning, suggesting that one's actions will eventually catch up to them.
The repeated lines "Shake it till you wake up, shake it till you cry, shake it till you die" carry a sense of urgency and intensity. It could signify a call to action or a need for change and transformation in order to escape the consequences faced. Overall, the lyrics of "Rebel" explore themes of conflict, introspection, and the consequences of defying societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've been thinking
I have been contemplating
About God's children
Regarding the individuals created by God
Fighting over you
Engaging in conflicts for your affection
Wasting all my time
Spending my time in vain
Take pride in the things that you do
Feel a sense of satisfaction in your actions
Open up and tell me
Reveal your thoughts and emotions to me
Tell me if it's true
Inform me if it is indeed the case
If you're looking for absolution
If you seek forgiveness
The Devil absolves you too
The Devil also pardons you
The Rebel was caught yesterday
The rebellious person was apprehended in the past
The Rebel was caught yeah yeah
The Rebel was captured, indeed
Take me to that stream
Bring me to that river
Where innocence
In a place of purity
Seems to be everything
Appears to hold great importance
Let me spend a while
Allow me to dedicate some time
Recapturing all my childhood dreams
Reviving the aspirations I had in my youth
Talk to me and talk to you
Engage in a conversation with me and reciprocate
We'll talk about the things you do
We will discuss your actions
I wasn't the one who was chosen
I was not the person selected
To make your dreams come true
To fulfill your aspirations
You're going to meet your maker
You will encounter your creator
Somewhere in the sky
In some celestial realm
We are gonna shake you till you wake up
We will vigorously rouse you from your unawareness
Shake it till you cry
Continue shaking it until tears emerge
Shake it till you die
Persist in shaking it until your demise
Shake shake till you wake up
Shake vigorously to awaken
Shake shake till you cry
Shake persistently until tears flow
Shake shake till you wake up
Keep shaking until you are fully conscious
Shake shake till you cry
Continue shaking until you shed tears
Shake it till you die
Shake intensely until you meet your demise
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Niall Mooney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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