Soul Rebel
The Wailers Lyrics


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I'm a rebel, soul rebel
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
I'm a rebel, soul rebel
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer

See the morning sun (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
On the hillside (ooh)
Not living good, yeah, travel wide
Said, I'm a living man, said, I'm a living man
I've got work to do (oh)
If you're not happy, children
Then you must be blue
(Must be blue, must be blue) people say

I'm a rebel, let them talk
Soul rebel, talk won't bother me
I'm a capturer, that's what they say
(Soul adventurer) night and day
(I'm a rebel) I'm a rebel soul rebel
Do you hear them, Lippy?
I'm a capturer
Soul adventurer

See the morning sun (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
On the hill side (oh)
If you are not living good, travel wide
Said, I'm a living man (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
I've got work to do
If you're not happy
You must be blue

I'm a rebel (ooh-ooh)




Soul rebel
I'm a capturer (ooh-ooh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Soul Rebel by The Wailers express the idea of rebellion and adventure that defines the soul of the individual. The first stanza establishes the persona's identity as a rebel and an adventurer, someone who captures and explores the essence of their soul. The second stanza describes the beauty of nature, the morning sun on the hillside, and the persona's acknowledgment that they are a living man with a purpose to fulfill. The third and final stanza repeats the first stanza establishing once again, the persona's identity as a rebel and a capturer. The usage of the phrase "Soul Adventurer" alludes to the notion of exploring one's soul, and taking risks to learn more about oneself.


The song's lyrics can be viewed through a political lens as well. It was written during a time of political turmoil in Jamaica, and Bob Marley and the Wailers were voicing their opposition to oppression and inequality. The lyrics could be interpreted as a call to arms for Jamaicans, urging them to stand up against those who oppress them, explore their souls and fight for their rights.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a rebel, soul rebel
I am a person who goes against the norms and marches to the beat of my own drum.


I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
I am an individual who takes control of my life and seeks out new experiences and adventures.


See the morning sun (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah) On the hillside (ooh)
I observe the natural beauty around me as the sun rises on the hillside.


Not living good, yeah, travel wide
If I am struggling and not content with my life, I will travel far and wide to discover new opportunities.


Said, I'm a living man, said, I'm a living man
I am proud to be alive and present in this world and will make the most of my time here.


I've got work to do (oh)
I have important tasks and goals that I am striving to achieve.


If you're not happy, children Then you must be blue (Must be blue, must be blue) people say
If someone is not happy, they are perceived as sad or depressed by society.


I'm a rebel, let them talk Soul rebel, talk won't bother me
I am confident and unbothered by the opinions of others, even if I am seen as rebellious.


I'm a capturer, that's what they say (Soul adventurer) night and day
Others view me as someone who takes control of their life and seeks out constant adventures.


(I'm a rebel) I'm a rebel soul rebel Do you hear them, Lippy? I'm a capturer Soul adventurer
Reiterating that I am a rebellious individual who takes control of their own life and seeks out new experiences.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ROSS ANDERSON, SIMON LAW, BOB MARLEY, MIKE WEST

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@jesrcontreras1

I'm a rebel, soul rebel
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
See the morning sun
On the hillside
Not living good, travel wide
Said I'm a living man
I've got work to do
If you're not happy, children
Then you must be blue
Must be blue, people say
I'm a rebel, let them talk
Soul rebel, talk won't bother me
I'm a capturer, that's what they say
Soul adventurer, night and day
I'm a rebel, soul rebel
Do you hear them lippy
I'm a capturer, gossip around the corner
Soul adventurer, How they adventure on me
But, see the morning sun
On the hillside
Not living good, travel wide
Said I'm a living man
I've got work to do
If you're not happy, then you must be blue
I'm a rebel, soul rebel
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
Do you hear me
I'm a rebel, rebel in the morning
Soul rebel, rebel at midday time



@bornfree8677

@@hellobiafra
It's from "BoB Marley" and the Wailer". "BoB Marley" is the Artise.

I don't show of. I just said "my freinds".
If they did group up then. They were still the "Wailers".

But hadn't gone public with their title yet.
I agree a "Wise man" can learn each day too like any other.
I'm not saying you can't know. Because you can. I can admit my wrongs.

But 'BoBs the Artise, therefore it's him and the Wailers.
😀 🌴🎵🌴



@ninjah3952

TRADUCTION EN FR
Je suis un rebelle
Un rebelle dans l’âme
Je suis celui qui capture
Un aventurier dans l’âme

Regardez le soleil se lever le matin
Sur le flanc de la colline
Si vous ne vivez pas bien
Alors cassez-vous !
Je suis un homme vivant
Et j’ai une mission à accomplir
Si vous n’êtes pas contents
Alors soyez tristes !

Je suis un rebelle
Un rebelle dans l’âme
Je suis celui qui capture
Un aventurier dans l’âme



@espantapajaross

I'm a rebel, soul rebel

Soy un rebelde, un alma rebelde.

I'm a capturer, soul adventurer

Soy un captor, un alma aventurera.


See the morning sun

Mira el sol de la mañana

On the hillside

sobre la colina.

Not living good (yea), travel wide

No vivir bien, viajar por completo.

Said I'm a living man

Digo que soy un hombre vivo,

I've got work to do

tengo trabajo que hacer.

If you're not happy, children

Si no son felices, niños,

Then you must be blue, (Must be blue)

entonces deberían estar tristes (estar tristes).

People say

La gente dice...


I'm a rebel, (let them talk)

Soy un rebelde (déjenlos hablar),

Soul rebel, (talk won't bother me)

un alma rebelde (hablen, no me molesta),

I'm a capturer, (that's what they say)

soy un captor (eso es lo que dicen),

Soul adventurer, (night and day)

un alma aventurera (de noche y de día).

I'm a rebel, (I'm a rebel)

Soy un rebelde (soy un rebelde),

Soul rebel, (Do you hear them lippy?)

un alma rebelde (¿no los escuchas molestos?).

I'm a capturer, (gossip around the corner)

Soy un captor (chismes a la vuelta de la esquina),

Soul adventurer, (how they adventure on me)

un alma aventurara (cómo me aventuran).


See the morning sun

Mira el sol de la mañana

On the hillside

sobre la colina.

Not living good (yea), travel wide

No vivir bien, viajar por completo.

Said I'm a living man

Digo que soy un hombre vivo,

I've got work to do (must be blue)

tengo trabajo que hacer (debe ser triste).

If you're not happy, then you must be blue

Si no estás feliz, entonces debes estar triste.


I'm a rebel, soul rebel

Soy un rebelde, un alma rebelde.

I'm a capturer, soul adventurer

Soy un captor, un alma aventurera.

Do you hear me?

¿Me escuchas?,

I'm a rebel,( rebel in the morning)

soy un rebelde (rebelde en la mañana),

Soul rebel, (rebel at midday time)

un alma rebelde (rebelde al mediodía).



@felipebragadiniz4764

I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.

See the morning sun, the morning sun,
On the hillside.
If you're not living good, travel wide,
You gotta travel wide.
Said I'm a living man,
And I've got work to do.
If you're not happy, children,
Then you must be blue,
Must be blue, people say.

I'm a rebel, let them talk,
Soul rebel, talk won't bother me.
I'm a capturer, that'w what they say,
Soul adventurer, night and day.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
Do you hear them lippy.
I'm a capturer, gossip around the corner,
Soul adventurer. How they adventure on me.

But, see the morning sun, the morning sun,
On the hillside.
If you're not living good, travel wide,
You gotta travel wide.
Said I'm a living man,
I've got work to do.
If you're not happy, then you must be blue,
Must be blue, people say.

I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.
Do you hear me?
I'm a rebel, rebel in the morning.
Soul rebel, rebel at midday time.



@NoMady688

I'm a rebel, let them talk
O que dirão quando eu (Bob Marley) me declarar um rebelde ?

Soul rebel, talk won't bother me
No Brasil nós usamos a frase "O que vem de baixo não me ofende" faz uma referência a satanás que está no inferno e só fala coisas malvadas, antigamente costumava dizer isso muito caso você tentasse me provocar.
Exemplo
Consegue plabtar bananeira ? Se nao consegue é porque é bobo
Eu: o que vem de baixo nao me ofende. 😂😂😂

I'm a capturer, that's what they say
Prendo conhecimento, prendo sabedoria.
Soul adventurer, night and day
Mas alma desbravadora de novidades, noite e dia.



All comments from YouTube:

@seanwhyte6964

RIP Bob
RIP Peter
RIP Bunny
RIP Scratch
RIP Carly
Long Live Family Man

@-Atmos1

Eternally Blessed

@sebastiannardino2983

RIP Alvin Secco Paterson

@paulaharte9384

Legends

@donleon9243

RIP Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley

@AS-wj1du

Imagine were Bob still alive. Rita must miss him. 40 odd years wow 😢

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@GuilhermeFerreira-jo6lh

The power of this song is something that I can’t explain. It something that you have to feel coming directly from the soul. No words to thank Bob for the magic of his songs.

@RedRedRedRed

THAT BASS MAKES ME AMAZINGLY CRAZY EVERYTIME <3

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