Against The Grain
The Rebelution Lyrics


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Look out, watch out
They come for trouble
You can't understand my struggle
So much to contain
Now it's me against the grain
So call me by my name
I rise up
People chat and say
Well yeah the haters gonna hate
Now it's me against the grain

Rise, rise
Come on and rise
Rise up to the top now
Try and never stop
Now rise

Look out, watch out
They're in for trouble
Yeah I power through my struggle
They say that I'm insane
Well it's me against the grain
They try and call me names
I rise up
Some people never change
Well I don't care for what they say
Now it's me against the grain

Rise, rise
Come on and rise
Rise up to the top now
Try and never stop
Now rise

To power through and through it's a constant struggle
But we got what takes to push on and survive
Through battles I remain
I rise up
Knowledge I retain




Well yeah they say I'm out the game
Now it's me against the grain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Against the Grain" by The Rebelution express defiance and determination in the face of adversity. The song's opening lines warn of trouble ahead and acknowledge the struggle that the singer faces. However, the singer is undeterred and remains committed to their goal, even if it means going against the norm. The line "So much to contain" suggests that the singer has a lot to deal with, but they are determined to rise up and be heard.


The chorus encourages listeners to rise up and never stop striving for success. The repetition of the phrase "Rise, rise," serves as a rallying cry for anyone facing similar struggles. The lyrics touch on the theme of being misunderstood or criticized, perhaps because the singer's goals or beliefs are different from those of others. The line "Some people never change" hints at the frustration that comes with trying to convince others to see things from your perspective.


Overall, "Against the Grain" is an empowering song that encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and persevere in the face of obstacles. The song's message is summed up in the final lines, "Through battles I remain, I rise up, Knowledge I retain, Well yeah they say I'm out the game, Now it's me against the grain."


Line by Line Meaning

Look out, watch out
Warning of imminent danger or threat


They come for trouble
Someone is seeking conflict and disturbance


You can't understand my struggle
The difficulty being experienced is not easily comprehended by others


So much to contain
Feeling overwhelmed and burdened


Now it's me against the grain
Having to go against the norm and live differently from others


So call me by my name
Asking to be seen and acknowledged for who they truly are


I rise up
Choosing to stand up and face challenges head on


People chat and say
Others talk and gossip


Well yeah the haters gonna hate
Negative and critical people will always exist


Now it's me against the grain
Facing opposition and adversity due to being different


Rise, rise
Motivating oneself to take action and move forward


Come on and rise
Encouraging oneself to keep pushing forward despite the difficulties


Rise up to the top now
Striving to reach the highest potential and achieve success


Try and never stop
Persevering and continuing to work towards goals despite setbacks


To power through and through it's a constant struggle
Overcoming difficulties and challenges requires ongoing effort and resilience


But we got what takes to push on and survive
Having the necessary strength and resilience to overcome obstacles


Through battles I remain
Despite facing conflicts and struggles, persevering and staying strong


Knowledge I retain
Learning from experiences and gaining knowledge


Well yeah they say I'm out the game
Others may doubt or underestimate one's abilities


Now it's me against the grain
Continuing to go against the norm despite opposition and criticism




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID VINCENT WILLIAMS, ZACK TURNER

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love this song so good

Donnie Gordon

I love this Song Soo Much the Intro/ Chorus beat sounds like a Zelda Beat from the video game. Soo cool and peaceful!

Rebz The Guru

so inspiring love it!

ladev91

I think this is my fav album

Mike G.

Sic Vibes!! Much love Rebelution!!!

Tahir Razzaq

only 97K? why? it's so amazing

conner appel

in 3 years its only doubled too :(

Sergio Torres

this new album is sick. this song sounds like it could have been in courage to grow love the vibe

Berend Simons

Awesome album! Jah Bless ~

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