Rebels
Matisse Lyrics


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Say what you will
We don't mind
It doesn't matter
We'll slain your loved ones on TV
In prime time

Pray to the east
And we're bow our heads down
Till our foreheads are one with the ground

Come on and sing with me
We're the rebels
We are the ones who can change your plan
Come on and sing with me
We're the rebels
We're the ones who can bring the end

Do what you must
We don't care
It doesn't matter




We'll crush aeroplanes for revenge
For all your crimes

Overall Meaning

Matisse's song "Rebels" is a powerful protest anthem that addresses the issues of oppression, rebellion and societal unrest. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rebellious spirit of the track. "Say what you will, we don't mind" indicates that the rebels are not afraid to speak their minds and are ready to face the consequences of their actions. The lyric "It doesn't matter, we'll slain your loved ones on TV in prime time" emphasizes the ruthlessness of the rebels and their willingness to do anything to make their voices heard.


The second verse of the song is a representation of the unity of the rebels. The lyrics "Pray to the east, and we'll bow our heads down till our foreheads are one with the ground" suggest that the rebels share a common belief or goal and are willing to bow down to achieve it. The chorus of the song, "Come on and sing with me, we're the rebels, we are the ones who can change your plan, we're the ones who can bring the end" is an invitation to join the rebellion and be a part of the change.


The final verse of the song is a warning to those in power. The lyrics "Do what you must, we don't care, it doesn't matter, we'll crush aeroplanes for revenge for all your crimes" indicate that the rebels are willing to take drastic measures to avenge the injustices inflicted on them. Overall, the song symbolizes the power struggle between the marginalized and the ruling classes and represents the hope to overcome oppression and bring forth change.


Line by Line Meaning

Say what you will
Speak whatever you want to say about us


We don't mind
We won't be affected by your words


It doesn't matter
Your opinions won't affect our purpose and intentions


We'll slain your loved ones on TV
We will kill your dear ones and broadcast it to the public through media channels


In prime time
During the most watched television hours


Pray to the east
Perform your religious customs as per your beliefs


And we're bow our heads down
We will also participate in the prayers too


Till our foreheads are one with the ground
We will completely submit ourselves to the prayer


Come on and sing with me
Join us and support our cause together


We're the rebels
We are the ones who oppose the status quo and fight against it


We are the ones who can change your plan
We are capable of altering your blueprint for exercising power over us


We're the ones who can bring the end
We have the power to end your authority and bring the final transformation


Do what you must
Do whatever you feel is necessary to oppose us


We don't care
We won't be deterred by your actions


It doesn't matter
Your deeds won't derail our movement's momentum


We'll crush aeroplanes for revenge
We will not hesitate to destroy airplanes to avenge our grievances


For all your crimes
For all the wrongdoings you have committed against us




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