He's A Rebel
Moose and the Pelicans Lyrics
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Watch the way he shuffles his feet
My, he holds his head up high
When he goes walking by, he's my guy
When he holds my hand, I'm so proud
'Cause he's not just one of the crowd
My baby's always the one to try
And just because of that, they say
He's a rebel and he'll never ever be any good
He's a rebel 'cause he never ever does what he should
But just because he doesn't do what everybody else does
That's no reason why I can't give him all my love
He's always good to me, always treats me tenderly
'Cause he's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no, to me
If they don't like him that way
They won't like me after today
I'll be standing right by his side when they say
He's a rebel and he'll never ever be any good
He's a rebel 'cause he never ever ever does what he should
Just because he doesn't do what everybody else does
That's no reason why we can't share a love
He's always good to me, good to him, I try to be
'Cause he's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no, to me
Oh, he's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
Moose and the Pelicans's song He's A Rebel is a tribute to an unconventional and misunderstood lover. The lyrics describe the singer's behavior as being out of step with societal norms, but the singer sees beyond the surface to the man's true character. She admires his confidence and the way he walks down the street, not shuffling his feet. This detail alone makes him special in her eyes. Her pride grows as she describes the way he treats her and the kinds of risks he takes. She acknowledges that some people might label him a rebel, but to her, he's not just another guy. He's unique and deserving of her love.
Line by Line Meaning
See the way he walks down the street
Observing how he walks confidently and with purpose
Watch the way he shuffles his feet
Noting the subtle movements that demonstrate his confidence and ease
My, he holds his head up high
Impressed by his self-assured demeanor
When he goes walking by, he's my guy
Feeling proud and possessive of him when he's around
When he holds my hand, I'm so proud
Feeling proud of the attention he draws and how he reflects on her
'Cause he's not just one of the crowd
Recognizing that he stands out from others in his uniqueness
My baby's always the one to try
Knowing that he is always willing to try new and exciting things
the things they've never done
Venturing into uncharted territory and doing what others are afraid to do
And just because of that, they say
Critics make negative assumptions and judgments without appreciating what he brings to the table
He's a rebel and he'll never ever be any good
He is labeled as an outsider and troublemaker with no positive value
He's a rebel 'cause he never ever does what he should
He does not follow the norms and expectations of others
But just because he doesn't do what everybody else does
That doesn't mean he is wrong or undeserving of love
That's no reason why I can't give him all my love
Love should not be limited by societal conventions that don't align with what's in one's heart
If they don't like him that way
If people are unable to appreciate his unique qualities and what he brings to the table
They won't like me after today
She's willing to stand by him and accept the consequences from others of doing so
I'll be standing right by his side when they say
Showing loyalty and support when others criticize or condemn him
Just because he doesn't do what everybody else does
His uniqueness does not detract from his worthiness of love
That's no reason why we can't share a love
Love can transcend what others think and say about him
He's always good to me, good to him, I try to be
He treats her well, and she reciprocates by trying to be good to him as well
'Cause he's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He is not a rebel in the negative sense that others associate with the term
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no, to me
To her, he is someone with desirable qualities that set him apart from others
Oh, he's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
Reiterating that he is not what others label him as
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
He's not a rebel, oh, no, no, no
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GENE PITNEY
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Larry Guidry
Thanks for posting!
Bochini
Nice cover.
Book Nook
Sissy spacek is backing singer on this.