Cliff moved to Kingston in 1962. After he released two singles that failed to make much of an impression, his career took off when his "Hurricane Hattie" became a hit, while he was aged just 14; it was produced by Leslie Kong, with whom Cliff would remain until Kong's death. Later local hit singles included "King of Kings", "Dearest Beverley" and "Pride and Passion". In 1964, Cliff was chosen as one of the Jamaican representatives at the World's Fair, and Cliff soon signed to Island Records and moved to Britain. Island initially (and unsuccessfully) tried to sell Cliff to the rock audience, but his career took off in the late 1960s. His international debut album was Hard Road to Travel, which received excellent reviews and included "Waterfall", a Brazilian hit that won the International Song Festival.
"Waterfall" was followed in 1969 by "Wonderful World, Beautiful People" and "Vietnam" in 1970, both popular throughout most of the world. Folk rock singer-songwriter Bob Dylan even called "Vietnam" the best protest song he'd ever heard. Wonderful World included a cover of Cat Stevens' "Wild World", which was a success in 1970.
Leslie Kong died of a heart attack in 1971. The soundtrack to the reggae film The Harder They Come was a huge success that sold well across the world, but did not break Cliff into the mainstream. After a series of albums, Cliff took a break and traveled to Africa, exploring his newfound Muslim spirituality. He quickly returned to music, touring for several years before he recorded with Kool & the Gang for Power & the Glory (1983). (During the 1981 River Tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band added Cliff's little-known "Trapped" to their live set; it achieved great prominence when included on 1985's We Are the World benefit album.) The follow-up, Cliff Hanger (1985) won a Grammy Award, though it was his last major success in the U.S. until 1993. He continued to sell well in Jamaica and, to a lesser extent, the UK, returning to the mainstream pop charts in the U.S. and elsewhere with a version of Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" on the Cool Runnings film soundtrack in 1993 .
In 2002, Cliff released his new album, Fantastic Plastic People in Europe, after first providing free downloads using Delacove's People Music Media p2p software. This album featured collaborations with Joe Strummer, Annie Lennox, and Sting as well as new songs that were very reminiscent of Cliff's original hits. In 2004 Cliff completely reworked the songs, dropping the traditional reggae in favor of an electronica sound, for inclusion in Black Magic.
Cliff has also covered the famous African song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".
His recording of 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' was used as a campaign anthem by the Sandinista National Liberation Front in the 1990 election in Nicaragua (they lost). It was also adopted by the British Conservative Party during their annual conference in October, 2007. It is unclear whether Mr Cliff endorsed either party. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame March 15,2010.
Rebel In Me
Jimmy Cliff Lyrics
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Can touch the rebel in you
And the rebel in you
Can touch the rebel in me
And the rebels we be
Is gonna set us free
Then it would bring out the rebel
Bring out the rebel
If the lover in you
Can touch the lover in me
And the lover in me
Can touch the lover in you
And the lovers we be
Will bring sweet harmony
Then it would bring out the love
Bring out the love
Bring out all the love in me
My love is deeper than the ocean
Our love is in need of sweet devotion
Come on, because you got the potion
To bring out the love in me
And I would bring out the love in you
Let the lover in you
Touch the lover in me
And the rebel in me
Will touch the rebel in you
And the lovers we be
Will bring sweet harmony
Then it would bring out the love
Bring out the love
Bring out all the love in us
My love is deeper than the ocean
Our love is in need of sweet devotion
Come on, because you got the notion
To bring out the love in me
And I would bring out the love in you
Let the rebel in me
Touch the rebel in you
And the rebel in you
Will touch the rebel in me
And the lovers we be
Will bring sweet harmony
Then it would bring out the love
Bring out the love
Bring out all the love in us
Bring out the love
Said I want to bring out the love
Bring out the love
Said I want to bring out the love
Bring out the love
Bring out the love
Bring out all the love in me
Bring out the rebel
Said I want to bring out the rebel
Bring out the rebel
Said I want to bring out the rebel
In "Rebel In Me," Jimmy Cliff speaks about the power of love and rebellion to bring people together and create a positive change. He encourages the "rebel in me" and the "rebel in you" to connect, and hopes that their collective action will set them free. He also mentions the "lover in me" and the "lover in you" coming together to create harmony.
The chorus of the song repeats itself, suggesting that when both rebels and lovers unite, they can bring out the best in each other. Cliff uses the ocean as a metaphor for depth and devotion, suggesting that their love is profound and in need of attention. He finishes the song with a call to action, asking the listeners to bring out the love and the rebel within themselves, and urging them to bring about a better world.
Overall, the song delivers a message of hope, resilience, and love. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, and how together, people can use their differences to create something beautiful, something that can change the world.
Line by Line Meaning
If the rebel in me
Can touch the rebel in you
If my rebellious nature can inspire your rebellious nature
And the rebel in you
Can touch the rebel in me
And your rebellious nature can inspire my rebellious nature
And the rebels we be
Is gonna set us free
Then together as rebellious people, we can achieve freedom
Then it would bring out the rebel
Bring out the rebel
Bring out the rebel in me
This would bring out the rebellious side in me
If the lover in you
Can touch the lover in me
If your ability to love can connect with my ability to love
And the lover in me
Can touch the lover in you
And my ability to love can connect with your ability to love
And the lovers we be
Will bring sweet harmony
Then together as a couple, we can bring about a harmonious relationship
Then it would bring out the love
Bring out the love
Bring out all the love in me
This would bring out my ability to love
My love is deeper than the ocean
My capacity for love knows no bounds
Our love is in need of sweet devotion
Our relationship requires commitment and devotion
Come on, because you got the potion
To bring out the love in me
You possess the power to bring out my ability to love
And I would bring out the love in you
And I would likewise bring out your ability to love
Let the lover in you
Touch the lover in me
Let your ability to love connect with mine
And the rebel in me
Will touch the rebel in you
And my rebellious nature will inspire your rebellious nature
And the lovers we be
Will bring sweet harmony
And together as a loving couple, we will bring about harmony
Bring out the love
Said I want to bring out the love
I want to express my ability to love
Bring out the rebel
Said I want to bring out the rebel
I want to express my rebellious nature
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JIMMY CLIFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lucia Macazaga
If the rebel in me
Can touch the rebel in you
And the rebel in you
Can touch the rebel in me
And the rebels we be
Is gonna set us free
Then it would bring out the rebel
Bring out the rebel
Bring out the rebel in me
If the lover in you
Can touch the lover in me
And the lover in me
Can touch the lover in you
And the lovers we be
Will bring sweet harmony
Then it would bring out the love
Bring out the love
Bring out all the love in me
My love is deeper than the ocean
Our love is in need of sweet devotion
Come on, because you got the potion
To bring out the love in me
And I would bring out the love in you
Let the lover in you
Touch the lover in me
And the rebel in me
Will touch the rebel in you
And the lovers we be
Will bring sweet harmony
Then it would bring out the love
Bring out the love
Bring out all the love in us
My love is deeper than the ocean
Our love is in need of sweet devotion
Come on, because you got the notion
To bring out the love in me
And I would bring out the love in you
Let the rebel in me
Touch the rebel in you
And the rebel in you
Will touch the rebel in me
And the lovers we be
Will bring sweet harmony
Then it would bring out the love
Bring out the love
Bring out all the love in us
Bring out the love
Said I want to bring out the love
Bring out the love
Said I want to bring out the love
Bring out the love
Bring out the love
Bring out all the love in me
Bring out the rebel
Said I want to bring out the rebel
Bring out the rebel
Said I want to bring out the rebel
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Compositores: Jimmy Cliff
Letra de Rebel In Me © Peermusic Publishing, Concord Music Publishing LLC
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Maggie Anderson
This song has become my anthem for life.
"If the rebel in me can touch the rebel in you...then the rebels we be is gonna set us free..."
Those lines resonate with me because my greatest freedom comes from being unafraid to vocally challenge those who have the self-proclaimed power to silence the underdog.
I will always defend the rebel in me. I will always empower the weak and the voiceless to let themselves be heard.
Thank you, Jimmy Cliff for speaking to me through your music.
Kevin Rodriguez
2021 and this song still hits the spot ❤
Jacqueline Ferguson
These were songs that uplifts unlike those 2day that promotes violence and disrespect.
Carol Just1
Such a unique voice, the one and only Jimmy Cliff
Fabrício Nani Locutor
Música linda, me pediram pra gravar a tradução dela, vim conferir. Inesquecível. Vou gravar com muito carinho.
Don Beete
I kept listing in this 2019 - and till my last breath on Earth! I love you, Jimmy.
Gonçalves e Gonçalves
Esta é muito boa perfeita para ouvir com muita paz.
sexy teddy
I love the rhythm its nice and blends great with this song, its like he was in a cool , relaxed , laid back kinda vibe wen he sang this song ...i tink its a deep song if u really listen it in details. Well done jimmy
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