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 see myself as a capturer, an adventurer of the soul.
See the morning sun,
Observing the morning sun.
On the hillside.
The sun is on the hillside, possibly symbolizing a positive aspect of life.
If you're not living good, travel wide,
If one's life is not going well, it's advised to travel widely, seek new experiences.
Said I'm a living man,
A declaration that the singer is alive and active.
And I've got work to do.
I have responsibilities or tasks to fulfill.
If you're not happy, children,
If you're not happy, there's work to be done to improve your situation.
Then you must be blue,
If you're unhappy, you might be feeling blue or sad.
Must be blue, people say.
Reinforcement that being unhappy is commonly referred to as feeling blue.
I'm a rebel, let them talk,
Despite being a rebel, the singer is unaffected by what others say.
Soul rebel, talk won't bother me.
Reiteration that talk or gossip doesn't bother the soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, that's what they say,
Being described as a capturer by others.
Soul adventurer, night and day.
An adventurer of the soul, active both day and night.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
Reaffirmation of being a soul rebel.
Do you hear them lippy.
Possibly referencing people who talk negatively (lippy) about the rebel.
I'm a capturer, gossip around the corner,
The rebel is also seen as a capturer, facing gossip around the corner.
Soul adventurer. How they adventure on me.
Emphasizing how others adventure on the soul rebel.
But, see the morning sun,
Reiteration of observing the morning sun on the hillside.
On the hillside.
Repeating the advice to travel widely if life is not good.
If you're not living good, travel wide,
Restating the fact that the singer is alive and has work to do.
Said I'm a living man,
If you're not happy, there's work to be done.
I've got work to do.
Underlining the fact that the singer is alive and active.
If you're not happy, then you must be blue,
If you're unhappy, you might be feeling blue or sad.
Must be blue, people say.
Reinforcement that being unhappy is commonly referred to as feeling blue.
I'm a rebel, soul rebel.
Reaffirmation of being a soul rebel.
I'm a capturer, soul adventurer.
Confirmation of being a capturer and soul adventurer.
Do you hear me?
A direct question asking if the message is heard.
I'm a rebel, rebel in the morning.
The rebel is active and rebellious in the morning.
Soul rebel, rebel at midday time.
The rebellious spirit continues into midday.
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