Soul Rebel
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I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.
See the morning sun, the morning sun,
On the hillside.
If you're not living good, travel wide,
Said I'm a living man,
And I've got work to do.
If you're not happy, children,
Then you 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'w what they say,
Soul adventurer, night and day.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
Do you hear them lippy.
I'm a capturer, gossip around the corner,
Soul adventurer. How they adventure on me.
But, see the morning sun, the morning sun,
On the hillside.
If you're not living good, travel wide,
You gotta travel wide.
Said I'm a living man,
I've got work to do.
If you're not happy, then you must be blue,
Must be blue, people say.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.
Do you hear me?
I'm a rebel, rebel in the morning.
Soul rebel, rebel at midday time.
In Lee Scratch Perry's song Soul Rebel, the artist portrays himself as a rebel and an adventurer of the soul. The repeated line, "I'm a rebel, soul rebel, I'm a capturer, soul adventurer," emphasizes the theme of individualism and self-discovery. Perry sings about seeing the morning sun on the hillside and his need to travel and explore. As a living man, he has work to do, and happiness is key to a fulfilling life.
Perry acknowledges that there may be people who talk negatively about him, perhaps for not conforming to society's norms or expectations. But he remains unfazed, asserting that their talk won't bother him. The verses and chorus are intertwined, building up to a defiant declaration of self-discovery and freedom. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their rebellious spirit and exercise their freedom to explore and create.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a rebel, soul rebel
I am a nonconformist, a revolutionary in my belief system and way of life.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
I am a discoverer, always seeking new experiences and capturing moments that are meaningful to me.
See the morning sun (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah), On the hillside (ooh)
Looking at the beautiful sun in the morning, shining on the hillside.
Not living good, yeah! Travel wide,
When life is not going well, one should try to widen their experiences and travel more.
Said, I'm a living man, said, I'm a living man, I've got work to do (oh)
I am alive and must make the most of my time by doing meaningful work.
If you're not happy, children, Then you must be blue (Must be blue, must be blue) people say
People often assume that unhappiness is represented by the color blue.
I'm a rebel, let them talk, Soul rebel, talk won't bother me
Criticism and opinions of others don't have an effect on my rebellious nature.
I'm a capturer, that's what they say (Soul adventurer) night and day (I'm a rebel) I'm a rebel soul rebel
I am both an adventurer and a revolutionary, as some people have observed.
Do you hear them, Lippy? I'm a capturer, Soul adventurer
I am feeling compelled to remind someone named Lippy of my adventurous spirit.
See the morning sun (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah), On the hillside (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
Once again reflecting on the beauty of nature and how one should travel when life is not going well, as there is always work to be done.
If you're not happy, You must be blue
Reiterating the assumption people make that if someone is unhappy, they must be blue.
I'm a rebel (ooh-ooh) Soul rebel, I'm a capturer (ooh-ooh)
Reaffirming that I am both a rebel and an adventurer.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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