2) The Rebels were a 60's garage rock band from Iran.
Before Prince formed The Time, he considered using his backing band as a side-project called The Rebels. The 1979 project was a group effort, with songs being written and sung by the various members. Andre Cymone and Dez Dickerson each contributed material and a few numbers were sung by Gayle Chapman. The project was eventually shelved but two of the songs composed by Prince were re-recorded and released much later: "If I Love U 2 Night" by Mica Paris (and later by Prince's wife-to-be Mayte Garcia) and "U" by Paula Abdul. The original Prince guide vocal for "If I Love U 2 Nite" appeared by mistake on the rare Mica Paris 'Stand For Love' EP, of which only a handful exist.
3) The Rebels were the Prague (Czech republic) group, founded in July 1967 Korn (vocals, guitar) and Svatopluk Cech, brother Frantisek Ringo Cech (vocals, bass guitar). The Rebels played in the "west-coast style" with elements of "Britain's Mersey sound".
Cast:
Jiří Korn - vocals, guitar
Svatopluk Čech - vocals, bass guitar
Josef Plíva - vocals, lead guitar
Borek Kadlec - organ
Jiří Schilder George - drums
In the 1. čs. beatový festival 1967, Best New Artist award away. With new drummer Anatolij Kohout recorded the first songs for Supraphon.
In 1968 he issued the album Šípková Růženka with great acclaim.
Cast (after 1968):Jiří Korn, A. Kohout, Borek Kadlec, Miroslav Helcl - organ, Zdeněk Juračka - vocals, lead guitar. Under the leadership of F. Janeček had a new repertoire, (where there was no trace of the old melody and singing style), and went on long tours - West Germany, Austria and PLR. At the end of 1968 left the band Kadlec and Kohout and coming new drummer Káša Jahn. Since the band spent most of his time abroad was not as popular as other groups of the time (Blue Effect, Flamengo and Framus Five).
The band broke up early 1970.
Here
The Rebels Lyrics
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To the place I hear
Where your freedom comes
And nobody cares
Lead your woes away
They're only here
If you stay down here
There's a game to play
There's a place to go
Where you learn how to pray
No one seems to care
But they'll give you
A stare down here
They're gonna steal your breathe
So give it away
They're gonna steal your mind
So give it away
They're gonna steal your soul
So give it away
Down here
The lyrics of The RebelS's song "Here" speak to the experience of seeking solace and freedom in a place where one can escape the burdens of the world. The opening lines, "Take your lonesome soul / To the place I hear / Where your freedom comes / And nobody cares," suggest a longing for a space where one can find peace and release from the troubles that weigh them down. It hints at a sanctuary where one can find liberation and independence without judgment or interference from others.
The lyrics further emphasize the idea of leaving behind one's troubles and worries in order to find respite, with the encouragement to "Lead your woes away / They're only here / If you stay down here." This can be interpreted as a call to let go of negative emotions and burdens that may be holding one back, and to seek out a place of freedom and clarity. It suggests that one's troubles only have power if they are allowed to remain, urging the listener to break free from the constraints that bind them.
The following lines paint a contrasting picture of the place that is being left behind, where there is a sense of emptiness and indifference towards individual struggles. The mention of a "game to play" and a place to learn how to pray could symbolize conformity and superficiality, where people may go through the motions without truly caring or understanding the depth of their actions. The reference to receiving stares but not genuine concern implies a lack of authentic connection or empathy in this environment, highlighting the stark difference between this place and the sanctuary being sought.
The closing lines of the lyrics shift to a more ominous tone, warning of the potential for one's very essence to be taken away if they remain in this stifling atmosphere. The repetition of the phrase "They're gonna steal your..." followed by the directive to "give it away" suggests a surrender or sacrifice of one's most vital parts in order to survive in this oppressive space. This could be a powerful metaphor for the cost of staying in a place that suppresses individuality and depletes one's spirit, underscoring the importance of breaking free and reclaiming one's autonomy and selfhood.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your lonesome soul
Don't be afraid to show your vulnerable side
To the place I hear
A place that offers comfort and solace
Where your freedom comes
Where you can truly be yourself
And nobody cares
And it doesn't matter what others think
Lead your woes away
Let go of your worries and troubles
They're only here
They only exist if you allow them to
If you stay down here
Don't let yourself be consumed by negativity
Down here they say
In this place where negativity thrives
There's a game to play
There are distractions and challenges to face
There's a place to go
There is an escape from this negativity
Where you learn how to pray
Where you discover inner strength and resilience
No one seems to care
Others may not understand or support you
But they'll give you
But they will judge and criticize you
A stare down here
They will watch and judge your every move
They're gonna steal your breathe
Negativity will try to suffocate you
So give it away
Don't let it consume you, let it go
They're gonna steal your mind
Negativity will try to control your thoughts
So give it away
Free yourself from its influence
They're gonna steal your soul
Negativity will try to corrupt your inner being
So give it away
Don't let it take over, release yourself from it
Down here
In this state of negativity
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS JAGO, PETER HAYES, PETER B. HAYES, ROBERT BEEN, ROBERT TURNER, ROBERT L. BEEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LeviticusCorwall1899
Cut, cut, cut, tell me somethin'
You can play a bass
You can play a drum
Everybody shake your stuff
The Rebel's here
Get up, the MC has started
Pump up the house and groove it
Stop, you're in a shakedown zone
You like bass, I love it to the bone
Hustle, I got muscle
Time to rock 'cause the rhythm is trouble
Dance, let's go crazy
When you see me, shout "Rebel MC"
Outlaw kicking up dust
You know what it is, I'm just street tuff
Everybody shake your stuff
The Rebel's here and he's street tuff
Everybody shake your stuff
The Rebel's here
"Just keep rockin'" was the last chant
I'm back, brand new round the mike stand
On stage I make it look easy
I'm the Rebel so run, come follow me
Hard not soft, underground boss
Turn up the bass and the treble of course
Feel with the music and you wonder
Is he a Yankee? No, I'm a Londoner
Tell yo mate I'm droppin' it rough
You know what it is, I'm just street tuff
Everybody shake your stuff
The Rebel's here and he's street tuff
Everybody shake your stuff
The Rebel's here
Elementary like A, B, C
Easy as one, two, three
Yes, it's the Rebel MC
Rough like a ninja, stinging like a bee
Back by public demand
You're now rockin' with a one man band
Go with the flow, moves you know
Jam the nightclub, rock the disco
Funky music, I can't get enough
Know what it is, I'm just street tuff
Everybody shake your stuff
The Rebel's here and he's street tuff
Everybody shake your stuff
The Rebel's here
Rhythm gets me hype
Let me take you on a journey, a musical flight
I'm a hustler, know how to deal
Not fake 'cause I'm so real
Get down to the brand new mix down
Stand firm, Double Trouble in the background
For the white, black and the light brown
Dash the old style, this is the new sound
Wheel
You know what it is, I'm just street tuff
Everybody shake your stuff
The Rebel's here and he's street tuff
Everybody shake your stuff
The Rebel's here
@metaldog88
I'm 60. I recently played this at a gig, some people my age were there, but there were a lot of youngsters in their 30s who had never heard this track. The place was rocked to its foundations when I put this on. Pure music.
@rebeccafisher508
I'm 53 and remember this coming out. SE London girl loved this era and the music, appreciated then and very much so now. RIP Michael 🙏
@PeterPan-oz4sq
Is he a Yankee, no I'm a Londoner...brilliant love it😍
@ryustreetfighter8722
Your a OG HOMIE 😎👊
@Neville60001
@Rebecca Fisher, the guy that sang this song died? When did it happen?🙁
@rebeccafisher508
@@Neville60001 Rebel Mc is still alive Michael is one of the other guys in group!
@franklingoodwin
The transition from American accent to his London accent just before he says "is he a Yankee? No, I'm a Londoner" is genius, because we were all thinking it the first time we heard this classic
@HUNKY06
This music absolutely destroys todays dull stuff. Happy feel good music. 80s & 90s the best, club scene amazing.
@SuperKendoc
Where did it all go wrong'😢😢
@Scripture-Man
@@SuperKendoc I'd say it all went wrong in 2011. I loved all the music up until 2010, and there was so much great music in 2010. But then it seemed to take a nosedive in 2011 and I've hated the last 10 years of music!