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Rebel
Quicksilver Lyrics
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The open land of freedom, I do not give a damn.
We heard a thousand Yankees, well I'm dead on that Southern thing,
We got three hundred thousand, all they ever got next to us.
They gather the Southern people at an old Southern steel shop,
And I wish we'd got three million more, mud we've got.
I can't take off my musket, fire now no more,
But I ain't gonna rebel, yes I got damn sure.
And I will not be reconstructed and I do not give a damn
The lyrics of "Rebel" by Quicksilver express the defiant attitude of a Southern rebel who would rather fight for his land and freedom than bow down to the Yankees. The singer identifies himself as a "good old Rebel," implying that his values are rooted in tradition and heritage. He doesn't care for the idea of the open land of freedom, as he believes that it's the South that embodies true freedom. He dismisses the Yankees, asserting that he is dead set on the Southern cause.
The singer highlights the sheer number of Southern people who fought in the Civil War, stating that the Yankees never got near them. He wishes that they had a lot more soldiers, as he feels that they would have won the war if they had had more manpower. He reminisces on the old Southern steel shop where the Southern people were gathered to fight. He notes that he cannot lay down his musket, indicating that he is still willing to fight for his cause.
The singer declares that he will not be reconstructed, referring to the effort to rebuild the South after the Civil War. He ends the song by declaring that he does not care what anyone thinks of him and his beliefs. Overall, the song portrays the stubborn and unyielding character of a devoted rebel, who values his beliefs and freedom above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a good old Rebel, that's exactly what I am,
I am a proud and staunch supporter of the Confederate States of America and I will never change my allegiance.
The open land of freedom, I do not give a damn.
I value my freedom to live and thrive in an independent nation and I do not care if others disapprove or try to take it away from me.
We heard a thousand Yankees, well I'm dead on that Southern thing,
We have faced many Northern soldiers who oppose our way of life and beliefs, but I remain committed to my Southern heritage and values.
We got three hundred thousand, all they ever got next to us.
We have a strong army of 300,000 men who are more than capable of defending our Southern way of life against any Northern aggression.
They gather the Southern people at an old Southern steel shop,
The Confederates have gathered their supporters in a well-known location, symbolizing their unity and strength in defense of their way of life.
And I wish we'd got three million more, mud we've got.
I fervently wish for more people to join our cause and strengthen our defense against any threats to our Southern beliefs and independence.
I can't take off my musket, fire now no more,
I cannot abandon my weapon or give up defending our way of life, even if it means engaging in battle and risking my life in the process.
But I ain't gonna rebel, yes I got damn sure.
Although I am fighting for our Southern cause and beliefs, I do not consider myself a rebel because I believe that we are in the right and fighting for what is just.
You don't want no part in what I've done or am,
If you do not support our Southern cause or beliefs, then you do not want to participate or have any part in the actions and sacrifices that we make.
And I will not be reconstructed and I do not give a damn
I will not allow myself or the Southern way of life to be reconstructed or changed by any outside forces, and I do not care if others disagree or try to change us.
Writer(s): Dino Valenti
Contributed by Maya M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.