Since then, while maintaining her singing career, she has occasionally encountered controversy, partly due to her statements and gestures—such as her ordination as a priest despite being a woman with a Roman Catholic background—and her strongly expressed views on organised religion, women's rights, war, and child abuse.
In addition to her ten solo albums her work includes many singles, songs for films, collaborations with many other artists and appearances at charity fundraising concerts.
Since converting to Islam in 2018 she has changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat.
In December 2019 she gave her first UK concert in five years at the Shepherd's Bush Empire, London.
On 26 July 2023, O'Connor's family issued a statement that she had died at the age of 56, without indicating the date or cause.
In the statement, the singer’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
The acclaimed Dublin performer released 10 studio albums, while her song “Nothing Compares 2 U” was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards. Her version of the ballad, written by musician Prince, topped the charts around the globe and earned her three Grammy nominations.
This Is a Rebel Song
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics
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Your rage is like a fist in my womb
Can't you forgive what you think I've done
And love me, I'm your woman
And I desire you, my hard Englishman
And there is no more natural thing
So why should I not get loving?
Don't be cold, Englishman
How come you've never said you love me
In all the time you've known me?
How come you never say you're sorry
And I do?
Oh, please talk to me, Englishman
What good will shutting me out get done?
Meanwhile, crazies are killing our sons
Oh listen, Englishman
I've honored you, hard Englishman
Now I am calling your heart to my own
Oh, let glorious love be done
Be truthful, Englishman
How come you've never said you love me
In all the time you've known me?
How come you never say you're sorry
And I do?
I do
In this song, Sinéad O'Connor is expressing her love to an Englishman who she feels a deep connection with, but who is very closed off and not expressing his feelings back to her. She refers to him as her "hard Englishman" and talks about how his rage is like a "fist in her womb". She longs for him to forgive her for what he thinks she has done and to love her in return. She tells him that it is only natural for her to desire him and that she wants to be loved in return.
Throughout the song, she is pleading with him to open up to her and talk to her about his feelings. She asks him why he has never told her that he loves her and why he never apologizes, even though she does. She points out that while they are fighting, their sons are being killed by crazies, so they need to come together and find love.
Overall, This Is a Rebel Song is a powerful declaration of love and a plea for the Englishman to open up and express his feelings. The lyrics are heartfelt and poignant, expressing the deep longing and desire that Sinéad feels for this man.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you my hard englishman
I have strong affection towards you, my tough British partner.
Your rage is like a fist in my womb
Your anger affects me deeply, like a physical blow to my reproductive system.
Can't you forgive what you think I've done
Can you not absolve me of what you believe I have committed?
And love me - I'm your woman
And show me love - I am devoted to you as your significant other.
And I desire you my hard englishman
Furthermore, I have a strong longing for you, my sturdy British partner.
And there is no more natural thing
There is nothing more instinctive than our attraction and love.
So why should I not get loving
Therefore, why should I not receive affection from you?
Don't be cold englishman
Please do not act distant or indifferent, my British partner.
How come you've never said you love me
Why have you never verbally expressed your adoration for me?
In all the time you've known me
Throughout the entire duration of our relationship.
How come you never say you're sorry
Why do you never apologize for your mistakes?
And I do
I offer my apologies when I am in the wrong.
Ah, please talk to me englishman
Oh, I implore you to communicate with me, my British partner.
What good will shutting me out get done
What benefits will avoiding me and closing yourself off achieve?
Meanwhile crazies are killing our sons
At the same time, irrational individuals are murdering our children.
Oh listen - englishman
Please pay attention to me, my British partner.
I've honoured you - hard englishman
I have shown respect and admiration towards you, my tough British partner.
Now I am calling your heart to my own
Currently, I am summoning your emotions to align with mine.
Oh let glorious love be done
Allow us to experience magnificent love together.
Be truthful - englishman
Please be honest with me, my British partner.
How come you've never said you love me
Again, why have you never expressed your love verbally to me?
In all the time you've known me
Throughout our entire relationship.
How come you never say you're sorry
Once more, why do you never apologize when you are at fault?
And I do
Meanwhile, I offer my apologies when necessary.
I do
I truly do.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sinead Marie Bernarde O'Connor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I love you my hard Englishman
Your rage is like a fist in my womb
Can't you forgive what you think I've done
And love me - I'm your woman
And I desire you my hard Englishman
And there is no more natural thing
So why should I not get loving
Don't be cold Englishman
[Chorus]
How come you've never said you love me
In all the time you've known me
How come you never say you're sorry
And I do
[Verse 2]
Ah, please talk to me Englishman
What good will shutting me out get done
Meanwhile crazies are killing our sons
Oh listen - Englishman
I've honoured you - hard Englishman
Now I am calling your heart to my own
Oh let glorious love be done
Be truthful - Englishman
[Chorus]
How come you've never said you love me
In all the time you've known me
How come you never say you're sorry
And I do
I do
@SportyOtterPop
The church and American media and society owes her a HUGE apology. She told the truth.
@jacobfield4848
True.
@bobholmes65
Absolutely False!
Rest in Peace, Sinéad! A beautiful but troubled soul.
@terrafarmer48
Truth.
@Name-ps9fx
Written 10 months ago? She just passed yesterday, your comment is very prescient....and true.
@Dangermoose-rv6bb
@@Name-ps9fx Could have been posted 25 yrs ago tbh
@katiaelisehst1432
Nothing compares to Sinead O'Connor. May she rest in peace. 🕯️
@thescoobymike
❤
@jacquelinemca6614
Yes.. may she rest in eternal peace.. 🙏🙏🙏
because she got little peace here.. and she was right about so much.. ☘️☘️☘️.. her words dug her grave a long time ago.. 😢😢 xx
@michaelguimond5282
The greatest of all time ❤️