Rebel
Ormiston Lyrics

The lyrics to Ormiston's "Rebel" appear to be about the internal conflict of trying to be a good person while also being tempted to do things that may not be considered "right." The opening line, "I tried to be right, I'm afraid it might be the wrong choice" suggests that the singer is struggling to determine the right path to take. The repeated imagery of "broken mirrors on the floor" may symbolize the singer's inner turmoil and feeling of being shattered or broken.

The chorus of the song continuously repeats "I'm a Rebel sometimes," which implies that the singer is aware that they are not always the model of proper behavior, but they are not necessarily proud of it either. The repetition of this line also highlights the theme of internal conflict, in which the singer recognizes their rebellious tendencies, but also strives to do better.

Towards the end of the song, the lyrics suggest a plea for forgiveness from a loved one. The line "help me girl, I'm sorry 'bout the things I said" and "I'm not trying to pretend, no more" indicate a desire to be truthful and genuine with this person, and the repeated phrase "I'm a Rebel sometimes" could be interpreted as a somewhat apologetic admission of fault. Overall, "Rebel" seems to explore the complicated emotions and inner conflicts that come with trying to be a good, honest person, while also acknowledging the difficulty of always doing so.