Rebel
Danielle & Cherine Anderson Lyrics


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Cherine: ()
I waana be a good girl (I'm so bad)
Gotta be a lady (I can be a...)
Give it to you sexy (Rude Gyal Swag)
Once you get it, It goin' be the best you ever had
I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel...
You a Rebel... Honourable... Honourable... Honourable
REBEL REBEL... Rebel this a bad gyal DI
Ready fi whatever cause you know mi nuh shy
This yah gyal yah walk wid har head inna di sky
Inna mi tight tight shorts... and the shades pan mi eye
Oh yes! Mi full up a di bad gyal finest
Inna mi 6" stilettos and the split inna mi dress
Coulda dung inna di gully or di red carpet
You fi Beat it... beat it... beat it... til di meter reset

Cherine: ()
I waana be a good girl (I'm so bad)
Gotta be a lady (I can be a...)
Give it to you sexy (Rude Gyal Swag)
Once you get it, It goin' be the best you ever had
I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel...
You a Rebel... Honourable... Honourable... Honourable

Mi did tell yuh me a Rebel don't ...Rebel wid a cause
Shortest of mini's no commas... no clause
Rebel in Town all wife a get pause...(PAUSE)
Sorry Yah, my fault just because...
Mi nuh live by no limit... don't rule by no laws
Gyal a tek weh she get... mi a get weh mi want
Cherine... weh yuh say we have the flavour?
We a di best the baddest ...we from Jamaica

Cherine: ()
I waana be a good girl (I'm so bad)
Gotta be a lady (I can be a...)
Give it to you sexy (Rude Gyal Swag)
Once you get it, It goin' be the best you ever had
I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel...
You a Rebel... Honourable... Honourable... Honourable

REBEL REBEL... Rebel this a bad gyal DI
Ready fi whatever cause you know mi nuh shy
This yah gyal yah walk wid har head inna di sky
Inna mi tight tight shorts... and the shades pan mi eye
Oh yes! Mi full up a di bad gyal finest
Inna mi 6" stilettos and the split inna mi dress
Coulda dung inna di gully or di red carpet
You fi Beat it... beat it... beat it... til di meter reset

Because we Young... hot... independent...
Young... hot... independent...
Yeah we Young... hot... independent...




Yeah we Young... we hot... we independent...
Oh Oh.yeah ...Woaw!!

Overall Meaning

The song "Rebel" by Danielle & Cherine Anderson is an upbeat and confident anthem about being a rebel and embracing one's independence. The lyrics are delivered in a catchy and playful style, with Cherine talking about how she wants to be a good girl but can also be a rebel, giving it to you sexy with her rude gyal swag. The chorus repeats the line "I'm a rebel" several times, reinforcing the idea that this is a song about being proud of standing out and going against the norm.


Cherine continues to assert her rebel status by mentioning her short tight shorts and stilettos, and how she walks with her head held high. She implies that being a rebel comes with an attitude of fearlessness and a willingness to take risks, as she says she is "ready fi whatever." The song also takes pride in being from Jamaica, as Cherine and Danielle assert that they are the best and the baddest.


Overall, "Rebel" is a fun and empowering track that celebrates individuality and embracing one's inner rebel.


Line by Line Meaning

I waana be a good girl (I'm so bad)
I want to be perceived as a good girl, but my rebellious nature often surfaces


Gotta be a lady (I can be a...)
I have the ability to display ladylike behaviors, but sometimes choose not to


Give it to you sexy (Rude Gyal Swag)
I exude a confident and sassy attitude through my appearance and actions


Once you get it, It goin' be the best you ever had
If you are fortunate enough to experience my company, it will be a memorable and enjoyable time


I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel... I'm a Rebel...
I proudly express my non-conformity and opposing views to societal norms and expectations


You a Rebel... Honourable... Honourable... Honourable
Like me, you are a rebel with honorable intentions


REBEL REBEL... Rebel this a bad gyal DI
I am a fearless and daring woman who goes against the norm


Ready fi whatever cause you know mi nuh shy
I am always prepared and unafraid to confront any situation


This yah gyal yah walk wid har head inna di sky
I carry myself with immense pride and confidence


Inna mi tight tight shorts... and the shades pan mi eye
I wear short clothing and sunglasses to display my bold and edgy fashion sense


Oh yes! Mi full up a di bad gyal finest
I hold myself in the highest regard as a truly authentic and empowered woman


Inna mi 6" stilettos and the split inna mi dress
I wear high heels and revealing clothing to accentuate my femininity


Coulda dung inna di gully or di red carpet
Whether I am in a rough neighborhood or a posh environment, I remain confident and true to my identity


You fi Beat it... beat it... beat it... til di meter reset
I challenge you to keep up with me until you are exhausted, both physically and mentally


Mi did tell yuh me a Rebel don't ...Rebel wid a cause
I am a spontaneous rebel who does not conform to societal norms or rules


Shortest of mini's no commas... no clause
I wear very short clothing without restrictions or limitations


Rebel in Town all wife a get pause...(PAUSE)
My rebellious nature intimidates other women and their spouses


Sorry Yah, my fault just because...
I am not apologetic for being myself and have no reason to explain or rationalize my behavior


Mi nuh live by no limit... don't rule by no laws
I refuse to be constrained or restricted by rules or laws


Gyal a tek weh she get... mi a get weh mi want
Other women settle for whatever they can get, but I always get what I want


Cherine... weh yuh say we have the flavour?
Cherine, do you agree that we possess a unique and desirable personality?


We a di best the baddest ...we from Jamaica
We are the most exceptional and unrivaled rebellious women, and we come from Jamaica


Because we Young... hot... independent...
We are young, attractive, and self-sufficient


Yeah we Young... hot... independent...
We proudly embrace our youth, attractiveness, and independence


Yeah we Young... we hot... we independent...
We celebrate and embody our youth, beauty, and self-sufficiency


Oh Oh.yeah ...Woaw!!
We are excited and energized by our rebellious identity and lifestyle




Writer(s): STEPHEN JOHN MARSDEN, CHERINE ANDERSON, ROBERT SHAKESPEARE, WAYNE PASSLEY, ORVILLE BAKER, PAUL LESTER WRIGHT, DANIELLE ISAACS, LOWELL DUNBAR, PETER GAYLE

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2023

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2023 and this song lives rent free in my head

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Who's still playing and singing this song in 2020 😍

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This is my favorite song ever!!!!

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Im here in 2020

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Me

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