African Rebel
African Rebel: Embracing Freedom and Soulful Adventure
Lyrics
I'm a rebel, soul rebel
I identify as a rebel, specifically a rebel of the soul.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
I am a capturer and a soul adventurer.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel
Reiterating the identity as a soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer
Confirming the roles of being a capturer and a soul adventurer.
See the morning sun (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
Observing the morning sun.
On the hillside (ooh)
Describing the location on the hillside.
Not living good, yeah, travel wide
Life is not going well; however, I travel extensively.
Said, I'm a living man, said, I'm a living man
Asserting one's existence as a living man.
I've got work to do (oh)
Expressing the commitment to tasks at hand.
If you're not happy, children
If you're unhappy, it might be indicated by the color blue.
Then you must be blue
Reiterating that being blue signifies unhappiness.
(Must be blue, must be blue) people say
People claim I'm a rebel, but it doesn't bother me.
I'm a rebel, let them talk
Embracing the label of a rebel despite criticism.
Soul rebel, talk won't bother me
Confirming that talk or criticism doesn't affect the soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, that's what they say
Acknowledging the role of being a capturer.
(Soul adventurer) night and day
Being a soul adventurer throughout day and night.
(I'm a rebel) I'm a rebel soul rebel
Reaffirming the identity as a rebel of the soul.
Do you hear them, Lippy?
Referring to someone named Lippy, possibly addressing them.
I'm a capturer
Restating the role of being a capturer.
Soul adventurer
Emphasizing the adventurous nature of the soul.
See the morning sun (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
Repeating the observation of the morning sun.
On the hill side (oh)
Reiterating the location on the hillside.
If you are not living good, travel wide
Similar to line 7, emphasizing the challenges in life and extensive travel.
Said, I'm a living man (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
Affirming one's existence as a living man.
I've got work to do
Reiterating the commitment to tasks at hand.
If you're not happy
If you're not happy, it might be indicated by the color blue.
You must be blue
Repeating the idea that being blue signifies unhappiness.
I'm a rebel (ooh-ooh)
Expressing the identity as a rebel with enthusiasm.
Soul rebel
Reaffirming the rebel identity of the soul.
I'm a capturer (ooh-ooh)
Reiterating the role of being a capturer with enthusiasm.
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