Rebound
Ray Gibson Lyrics

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Baby do you remember when you told me you loved me?
Always, forever
Well, Ha, now it's kind of funny cause
I'm looking at you with the girl on your arm
You're looking at her taking shots at the bar
Baby, just like that, you're back in the game

With a rebound

She's got her hands in your hair sitting there like she owns ya
Bet you're wishing it was me now
When she says your name you do a double take baby don't ya?
Cause last week you were with me
And now you're out with a new girl painting the town
When you're aiming that low
Everyone knows
She's a rebound

Baby, is it true love? Cause I bet that's what you're telling her now
And I bet she, she don't know, my kiss hasn't even left your mouth
If anything you got nothin' to lose and if you did it doesn't matter to you

With a rebound
She's got her hands in your hair sitting there like she owns ya
Bet you're wishing it was me now
When she says your name you do a double take baby don't ya?
Cause last week you were with me
And now you're out with a new girl painting the town
When you're aiming that low
Everyone knows
She's a rebound

She's a rebound
Sittin' there like she owns ya
She's a rebound
You do a double take, baby dont ya?

She's a rebound
She's got her hands in your hair sitting there like she owns ya
Bet you're wishing it was me now
When she says your name you do a double take baby don't ya?
Cause last week you were with me
And now you're out with a new girl painting the town
When you're aiming that low
Everyone knows
I said when you're aiming that low
Everyone knows

She's a rebound
She's a rebound

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ray Gibson's song Rebound tackles the feelings of someone who has been left behind for a new partner. The opening lines, "Baby do you remember when you told me you loved me? Always, forever..." sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is talking to a former lover who has moved on to someone new, but she can't seem to let go of the past. She sees him with another girl, taking shots at the bar, and she can't help but feel a tinge of jealousy. She knows that the new girl is just a rebound, and he's trying to fill the void left by their former relationship.

The chorus, "With a rebound, she's got her hands in your hair sitting there like she owns ya, bet you're wishing it was me now," drives home the point of the song. The singer believes that the new girl is just a temporary fix and he'll eventually come back to her. She's confident in the strength of their former relationship and knows that her ex-boyfriend is just going through a phase.

The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has ever been left behind for someone new. It's a reminder that even though relationships can end, the emotions and memories linger on. The song also gives hope to those who have been left behind, that true love will eventually prevail.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby do you remember when you told me you loved me?
Do you recall that time you professed your love for me?

Always, forever
You promised to love me unconditionally for eternity

Well, Ha, now it's kind of funny cause
It's ironic now because

I'm looking at you with the girl on your arm
I see you with a new woman by your side

You're looking at her taking shots at the bar
You're observing her drinking at the bar

Baby, just like that, you're back in the game
You're back to playing the field with ease

With a rebound
You're with someone new as a rebound

She's got her hands in your hair sitting there like she owns ya
The new girl has her hands in your hair as if you belong to her

Bet you're wishing it was me now
I'm sure you're regretting not being with me anymore

When she says your name you do a double take baby don't ya?
When the new girl calls your name, you get surprised, don't you?

Cause last week you were with me
Just last week, you were still with me