This Is a Rebel Song
SinГ©ad 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
How come you never said you love me
In all the time you've known me
How come you never say you're sorry
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 never said you love me
In all the time you've known me
How come you never say you're sorry
I do
I do
The lyrics to Sinéad O'Connor's "This Is a Rebel Song" speak to a tumultuous and complex relationship between the singer and an Englishman. The song starts by the singer professing her love for the Englishman and acknowledging his anger and pain as an essential aspect of his identity. She pleads with him to forgive her and to love her, despite whatever mistakes she may have made in the past. The singer desires the man and sees no reason why they shouldn't be intimate. She then asks why he has never said he loves her or apologized for anything, to which he responds with a simple "I do."
As the song progresses, the singer implores the Englishman to talk to her and not shut her out of his life. She notes that there are much larger issues at play, such as their sons being killed by "crazies," and that they need to work together to overcome these obstacles. The singer mentions that she has "honored" the Englishman and now calls "his heart to [her] own" and begs him to be truthful. The song ends with the Englishman once again saying "I do" to the singer's plea for honesty and communication.
Overall, "This Is a Rebel Song" is a powerful expression of love, desire, and frustration. The lyrics showcase the complexities of interpersonal relationships and highlight the need for open and honest communication to overcome issues and build strong connections.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you my hard Englishman
I have feelings for you, my tough English partner
Your rage is like a fist in my womb
Your anger affects me deeply and painfully
Can't you forgive what you think I've done
Is it not possible for you to pardon me for what you believe I have done
And love me, I'm your woman
Love me because I belong to you
And I desire you my hard Englishman
I want you, my tough lover
And there is no more natural thing
There is nothing more instinctive
So why should I not get loving
Why should I be deprived of love
Don't be cold Englishman
Do not be indifferent or unfeeling, my English partner
How come you never said you love me
Why have you never expressed your love for me
In all the time you've known me
Throughout the duration of our acquaintance
How come you never say you're sorry
Why do you never apologize
I do
I do apologize
Oh please talk to me Englishman
Please communicate with me, my English partner
What good will shutting me out get done
What benefit will there be in keeping me away
Meanwhile crazies are killing our sons
Concurrently, lunatics are murdering our children
Oh listen, Englishman
Oh, pay attention to me, my English partner
I've honored you hard Englishman
I have shown you respect, my strong English partner
Now I am calling your heart to my own
I am appealing to your emotions
Oh let glorious love be done
Allow us to experience great love
Be truthful Englishman
Be sincere and honest with me, my English partner
I do
I do apologize
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SINEAD O'CONNOR
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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
@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 ❤️
@brendandunleavy1399
That's terrible news, RIP Sinead, this is one of the greatest Irish songs ever written.
@beaufordlylegoodbread6810
A light just went out in this world 😢🕯
@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.