1. Brian Phillip Welch… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1. Brian Phillip Welch (born June 19, 1970), better known as Head (although the official name of his solo project is Brian Head Welch), is an American musician best known as the former one of two guitarists of Korn, and a major influence in the rise of the nu metal movement. Welch left the band in 2005 due to contrasting personal beliefs, to focus on life as a father and a born again Christian. He has since embarked on an eponymous solo project, of which his debut solo album, Save Me from Myself, was released on September 9, 2008.
2. A Bristol, England-based band called Head existed in the late 1980s and included Gareth Sager (ex-Pop Group, Rip Rig & Panic, Float Up CP), and Nick Shephard (ex-The Cortinas, The Clash (mk 2), and The Spics), and Rich Beale (aka Clevedon Pier on Head's albums). They released three albums between 1987 of which the first - 'A Snog On The Rocks' - is the best place to enjoy their skewed, melodramatic, cabaret-inflected Pub Rock.
3. A "ramones-core" Seattle punk band ('90s - present) associated with Goner Records as well as their own Evil Clown Records.
4. A jazz rock / fusion band from Glasgow, who during the mid / late 70s issued 3 albums entitled GTF, Blackpool Cool and Red Dwarf. Highly recommended, yet obscure jazz rock fusion from an 'unlikely' source.
5. A 70s inspired psychedelic rock band from Maryland who released the five song Early Works - EP in 2021.
6. An electronic and lofi project by a portuguese solo artist under the name of HeaD.
Re-Bel
Head Lyrics
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Mom and dad don't notice me, they work six days a week
Sundays, we all go to church but we don't even speak
Re-bel, re-bel, your parents have failed you and I'm here to tell you
Re-bel, re -bel,the world has abused you and I'm here to choose you
My step dad he hates me so he hits me all the time
My real dad, he left us all one day when I was four
Mom got drunk and told me that my dad loved me no more
Re-bel, re-bel, your parents have failed you and I'm here to tell you
Re-bel, re -bel,the world has abused you and I'm here to choose you
The blood has poured out just like dust, just read the writing on the wall
You're so consumed with your lust, you do not fear My Word at all
It's time I break your family curse of lies, neglect, abuse, and shame
You'll have to give Me your life first, you'll never be the same
You're not alone anymore, if you knock, I'll open the door
Don't forget about the golden rule: Love Me with all your heart
If you give Me just that one request, we will never be apart
Your life, it means so much to Me, you've been abused in every way
Everyone on Earth has let you down now come, try Me
They're breaking, they're taking you down, they're willing to kill you right now
They're breaking, they're taking you down, they're willing to kill you right now
They're, they're, they're, they're, they're, they're, they're
The lyrics to "Re-Bel" by Head depict a highly dysfunctional family situation. The singer describes his parents' constant fighting, which occurs even on Sundays when they attend church together. Additionally, both of his fathers are abusive, with his stepdad hitting him regularly and his biological father abandoning the family when he was just four years old. Despite all of this, the singer finds hope in the idea of rebelling against his parents' failings and finding a new path in life with a higher power. The final section of the lyrics suggest that God is speaking to the singer, promising to break the cycle of abuse and provide him with love and support.
One possible interpretation of this song is that Head is conveying a message of resilience and hope in the face of family trauma. The repeated refrain of "re-bel" suggests that the act of rebelling against one's circumstances can be a powerful way of breaking free from the cycle of abuse and neglect. Additionally, the song seems to suggest that there is a stronger, more loving force at work in the world than the singer's troubled family situation. By turning to this higher power and committing himself to a new path, the singer is able to find a sense of purpose and connection in his life.
Overall, "Re-Bel" is a poignant and emotional song that deals with heavy themes of abuse, neglect, and trauma. However, its message of hope and resilience is ultimately a powerful one, reminding listeners that even in the darkest of circumstances, there is always the possibility of finding a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Mom and dad are not happy, they fight every night, they can't even get through just one day without a fight
The singer's parents are constantly fighting and are unable to spend even a day without an argument.
Mom and dad don't notice me, they work six days a week
The singer's parents are preoccupied with their work and don't take notice of the singer.
Sundays, we all go to church but we don't even speak
Even when the family goes to church on Sundays, they do not communicate with each other.
Re-bel, re-bel, your parents have failed you and I'm here to tell you
The artist urges the listener to rebel against their parents who have failed them.
My step dad he hates me so he hits me all the time
The artist is physically abused by their stepfather who despises them.
But when we're around people, he acts like we're all fine
The stepfather hides his abusive behavior and pretends that everything is fine in front of others.
My real dad, he left us all one day when I was four
The singer's biological father abandoned the family when the singer was very young.
Mom got drunk and told me that my dad loved me no more
The artist's mother, who was intoxicated, shared that the artist's father did not love them anymore.
The blood has poured out just like dust, just read the writing on the wall
The artist warns that violence and destruction are evident and must not be ignored.
You're so consumed with your lust, you do not fear My Word at all
The artist suggests that the person they are addressing is driven by self-gratification and ignores religious teachings.
It's time I break your family curse of lies, neglect, abuse, and shame
The singer aims to put an end to the cycle of abuse, neglect, and deceit that has plagued the listener's family.
You'll have to give Me your life first, you'll never be the same
The artist emphasizes that the listener must completely devote themselves to a new path for their life to change significantly.
You're not alone anymore, if you knock, I'll open the door
The singer assures the listener that they will not be alone anymore and that help is available if they reach out.
Don't forget about the golden rule: Love Me with all your heart
The singer reminds the listener of the golden rule and the importance of loving their God completely.
If you give Me just that one request, we will never be apart
The singer promises that if the listener follows this one request, they will never be separated from their higher power.
Your life, it means so much to Me, you've been abused in every way
The artist communicates that the listener's life is precious to them, and recognizes that they have experienced abuse in multiple forms.
Everyone on Earth has let you down now come, try Me
The artist encourages the listener to turn to them for support, stating that everyone else on Earth has disappointed them.
They're breaking, they're taking you down, they're willing to kill you right now
The singer warns that the oppressive forces in the listener's life are close to causing significant damage or possibly physical harm.
They're, they're, they're, they're, they're, they're, they're
This repetition emphasizes the presence and urgency of the oppressive forces the singer is warning about.
Contributed by Jasmine T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.