Rebel Rouser
The Sweet Lyrics
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'Cause the heat is on and the time is right
Who is the face that's gonna set the pace
"I'm a rocker, I'm a roller, I'm an outer space"
With my knees all weak from your lightning streak
Like a thunder flash, supersonic crash
He appears, you'll freeze
Knock your head over heels
Allright, allright, allright, allright
Rebel rouser, rebel rouser
High speed king worship everything
'Bout the rebel rouser, rebel rouser
Juvenile jive
Gotta be a rebel rouser
Gotta be a rebel rouser
Gotta be a rebel rouser
He got u.v. eyes that can hypnotise
And his sky high lies infra-red disguise
Who is the guy who's gonna catch your eye
"I'm a supersonic racer lasered from the sky"
Look out, look out, when the rebel's out
He can chill your veins, explode your brain
He was born to rule, baby, he's no fool
He was heaven sent, but his soul's hell bent
Allright, allright, allright, allright
Rehel rouser, rebel rouser
High speed king worship everything
'Bout the rebel rouser, rebel rouser
Juvenile jive, gotta be a rebel rouser
Gotta be a rebel rouser
Gotta be a rebel rouser
He's a rebel - he's a rebel...
Allright, allright, allright, allright
Rehel rouser, rebel rouser
High speed king worship everything
'Bout the rebel rouser, rebel rouser
Juvenile jive, gotta be a rebel rouser
Gotta be a rebel rouser
Gotta be a rebel rouser
The Sweet's song Rebel Rouser is an ode to the rebellious spirit that lives within all of us. The lyrics speak to the feeling of breaking free from societal norms and embracing the wildness that exists within us. The first verse sets the tone with the lines "Inside out gonna burn tonight/'Cause the heat is on and the time is right." This suggests that the singer is ready to let loose and break free. The reference to fire also implies that this is a passionate and intense experience.
The chorus is where the true meaning of the song becomes clear. The lines "Rebel rouser, rebel rouser/High speed king worship everything/'Bout the rebel rouser, rebel rouser/Juvenile jive" suggest that the rebel in question is living life on his own terms, without caring about what anyone else thinks. The use of the term "juvenile jive" further emphasizes this idea, as it suggests that the rebel is still young and has not yet been jaded by the world.
The second verse introduces us to the rebel in question. The lines "He got u.v. eyes that can hypnotise/And his sky high lies infra-red disguise" paint a picture of someone who is both captivating and mysterious. The lines "He was born to rule, baby, he's no fool/He was heaven sent, but his soul's hell bent" suggest that the rebel is both powerful and dangerous. Overall, the lyrics to Rebel Rouser celebrate the spirit of rebellion and encourage listeners to embrace their wild side and live life on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Inside out gonna burn tonight
Tonight's gonna be wild and crazy, everyone's going to be in high spirits
'Cause the heat is on and the time is right
Everyone's in the mood to party because it's hot and the timing is perfect
Who is the face that's gonna set the pace
Who's going to lead the excitement?
"I'm a rocker, I'm a roller, I'm an outer space"
I'm a wild and crazy person who loves rock and roll and is capable of doing anything
Come on, come on, well you come on strong
You're making an entrance in a big way
With my knees all weak from your lightning streak
You have an incredible presence that is causing everyone to be dazzled by you
Like a thunder flash, supersonic crash
You're making a loud and impressive entrance
He appears, you'll freeze
When he walks in, everyone stops and looks
Knock your head over heels
You're so blown away by him that everything else ceases to exist
Rebel rouser, rebel rouser
He's a troublemaker who's always causing a stir and getting into mischief
High speed king worship everything
He's a powerful figure who commands respect and admiration from everyone
'Bout the rebel rouser, rebel rouser
The song is all about him and his daring nature
Juvenile jive
His actions and behavior are considered youthful and reckless
Gotta be a rebel rouser
It takes someone special to be like him
He got u.v. eyes that can hypnotise
He has very captivating and hypnotic eyes
And his sky high lies infra-red disguise
He tells very tall tales that seem unbelievable
Who is the guy who's gonna catch your eye
Who's the person who is going to be the center of attention?
"I'm a supersonic racer lasered from the sky"
I'm a really impressive and powerful figure who moves quickly and gracefully
Look out, look out, when the rebel's out
Be careful when he's around, things are going to get wild
He can chill your veins, explode your brain
He's got a powerful presence and can cause some serious excitement
He was born to rule, baby, he's no fool
He's naturally meant to be a leader, and he's very wise
He was heaven sent, but his soul's hell bent
He's got an intense and rebellious nature, but he's also very special
He's a rebel - he's a rebel...
He does things his own way and doesn't follow the rules
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DUANE EDDY, LEE HAZLEWOOD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jan Pedersen
My all time favorite album. Complete change of the popsweet image they had back then. And nearly no influence from Chin and Chapman. Masterpiece.
zoe banks
Didn't Chin and Chapman write Set Me Free? I'm sure they did and it is very different from what they usually wrote.
Jan Pedersen
@zoe banks Mick Tucker wrote ‘Set Me Free’.
Chin & Chapman ‘No You Don’t’ and ‘AC-DC’.
‘Peppermint Twist is a cover’.
Mr
@Jan Pedersen 😆 Andy Scott wrote Set me Free
Cl4rendon
Funny how you mention " nearly no influence fron Chinn & Chapman" where i automatically expected a "Mama you don`t understand everytime i touch her hand" at 0:31 😁
Ana Rosa Candia Navarro
Que variedad de ritmos tenía Sweet !!!!!! Se ha convertido en una de mis bandas favoritas !!!!! TE AMO DULCE !!!! TE AMO BRIAN CANTAS ESTUPENDO !!!!!!
Leo Sword
Well said Ana Rosa👍
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MR BIG
One of the best albums
Mandibil
Best Sweet album, one of my favourite Sweet tracks