This Is a Rebel Song
SinГ©ad O'Connor Lyrics


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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

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

Overall Meaning

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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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@cosmoscircle1158

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



All comments from YouTube:

@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 😢🕯

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@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.

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