Rebel Days
Rubber Duc Lyrics
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Born in '88
He's still getting stoned
We'd stay up til late
Just to infiltrate
All the bars he'd know
We're the Cheetahs
That's when we would say
We're just dreamers
We're just dreams
For the rebel days
We will make our way home (Make our way home, make our way home)
For the rebel days
For the rebel days
We'll go back in time
Tell you about '09
When we first hit the road
Yeah, we left with grace
Said we'd miss this place
The place that we called home
And all the mates we made
(They were the greatest)
Although memories fade
(We'll still be famous)
We'll be famous
For the rebel days
We will make our way home (Make our way home, make our way home)
For the rebel days
For the rebel days
We will find a way to relive those days, so
For the rebel days
For the rebel days
For the rebel days
We will make our way
For the rebel days
We will make our way
For the rebel days
For the rebels (For the rebels, for the rebels)
For the rebel days
We will make our way
For the rebel days
We will make our way
For the rebel days
(For the rebels, for the rebels, for the rebels)
For the rebel days
We will make our way home (Make our way home, make our way home)
For the rebel days
For the rebel days
We will find a way to relive those days, so
For the rebel days
For the rebel days
The lyrics to Rubber Duc's song "Rebel Days" tell a story about nostalgia and longing for the past. The singer reminisces about their rebellious youth and the carefree days spent with friends. The song opens with a reference to an old schoolmate born in 1988, who is still indulging in activities like getting stoned. The singer describes how they used to stay up late to join this friend in exploring bars and meeting girls.
The chorus emphasizes the rebellious nature of their youth, as they declare themselves to be the "Cheetahs" and dreamers. They long for the days when they would make their way back home, symbolizing a return to their carefree and adventurous past. The lyrics mention the year 2009, when they first hit the road and left their hometown. Despite leaving with grace, they admit to missing the place they called home and the friends they made along the way.
The second chorus reflects on the fleeting nature of memories but expresses the belief that they will still be remembered and famous. The lyrics convey a desire to relive the rebel days and find a way to recapture the excitement and freedom of the past. The repetition of the chorus underscores the longing and determination to make their way back to those rebel days.
Overall, "Rebel Days" captures the bittersweet nostalgia and yearning for past experiences, particularly the adventurous and carefree days of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
Called an old school mate
We contacted a friend from our past
Born in '88
He was born in 1988
He's still getting stoned
He still smokes marijuana
We'd stay up til late
We used to stay awake until the early hours
Just to infiltrate
Just to sneak into
All the bars he'd know
All the bars he was familiar with
And all the girls we'd say
And all the girls we would claim
We're the Cheetahs
We're the ones who are fast and daring
That's when we would say
That's when we used to declare
We're just dreamers
We are merely idealists
We're just dreams
We are just dreams
For the rebel days
During the days when we rebelled
We will make our way home (Make our way home, make our way home)
We will find our path back home
We'll go back in time
We will return to the past
Tell you about '09
Inform you about the year 2009
When we first hit the road
When we first started traveling
Yeah, we left with grace
Yes, we departed gracefully
Said we'd miss this place
Expressed that we would miss this location
The place that we called home
The place that we considered our home
And all the mates we made
And all the friends we formed
(They were the greatest)
(They were the best)
Although memories fade
Even though memories diminish
(We'll still be famous)
(We will still be renowned)
We'll be famous
We will achieve fame
We will find a way to relive those days, so
We will discover a method to experience those days again, thus
(For the rebels, for the rebels, for the rebels)
(For those who rebelled, for those who rebelled, for those who rebelled)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SHELDON JOHN SHAM, AMIEL PASCHAL GOPAL, BRENDAN CAMPBELL, NICHOLAS JORDAAN
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