Mr Rebel
TEms Lyrics

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Mr Rebel
Mr Rebel are you there
Are you talking to me
Are you calling to me
Fall in my arms Mr Rebel
Come in my heart Mr Rebel
Yeah
Mr Rebel are you there
Are you on me? Are you scared
Are you in? Are you out
What do you want
What do you say to me now
Falling, you're falling behind

Finally gone, I’m the one with the winning prize
I'll be the gun on the run, I'll be shooting tag
I’m the sound on the ground, I'm the winning sound
I'm the crown, I'm the vibe
I'm the leading vibe

You move me
You move me to arm my mind
I've been out
I've been at the other side
You take me out
I know you to be my friend
I've been down
I’ve been out now

Flying over the moon
I’ve been under the sun
And I didn't find nobody like you, no
I didn’t find nobody like you

Mr Rebel
Are you there? Are you listening
Rebel
Are you there? Are you still in the garden
Are you there? Are you playing in the darkness
Are you out?

Mr Trouble
Are you there? Are you listening
Trouble
Are you there? Are you still in the garden
Are you there? Are you playing in the darkness
Now

Mr Rebel
Mr Rebel are you there
Are you running to me
Are you coming to me
Fall in my arms Mr Rebel
Come in my heart Mr Rebel
Yeah

Mr Rebel are you there
Are you on me? Are you scared
Are you in
Are you out
Who do you love?
Who do you call when you're down?
Falling
You're falling behind

Finally gone
I'm the one with the winning prize
I’ll be the gun on the run
I'll be shooting tag
I'm the sound on the ground
I'm the winning sound
I'm the crown
I'm the vibe
I'm the leading vibe

You move me
You move me to arm my mind
I've been down
I've been at the other side
You take me out
I know you to be my friend
I've been down
I've been out now

Flying over the moon
I've been under the sun
And I didn't find nobody like you, no
I didn't find nobody like you

Mr Rebel
Are you there? Are you listening?
Rebel
Are you there? Are you still in the darkness?
Are you there? Are you playing in the garden?
Are you out?

Mr Trouble
Are you there? Are you listening?
Trouble
Are you there? Are you still in the garden?

Are you there? Are you playing in the darkness?
Now...

Overall Meaning

The song "Mr Rebel" by Tems addresses the titular character, asking if he is present and addressing his hesitancy and indecision. The lyrics suggest that Mr Rebel may be afraid or uncertain about something, potentially a romantic relationship. The singer is encouraging Mr Rebel to embrace their connection and come closer, asking him to "fall in my arms" and "come in my heart". The repetition of the question "are you there?" speaks to the feeling of uncertainty that accompanies a relationship where one person may be holding back.

The chorus repeats the same set of lyrics addressed to both Mr Rebel and Mr Trouble, suggesting that both of these characters represent difficulties in the singer's life. The repeated question of whether they are listening or still in the garden or darkness implies that these problems have persisted for some time and may be difficult to resolve.

In the second verse, the singer expands on their own confidence and strength, suggesting that they have overcome challenges and emerged victorious. They describe themselves as the "winning prize" and the "leading vibe", suggesting a sense of power and influence. This contrasted with the repeated use of the word "falling" earlier in the song, indicating a struggle to maintain control.

Overall, the lyrics of "Mr Rebel" touch on themes of uncertainty and the challenge of connecting with others, while also expressing a sense of power and resilience.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Acknowledgement of Mr Rebel's presence

Mr Rebel
Addressing the rebellious spirit within oneself

Mr Rebel are you there
Asking if the rebellious spirit is still present

Are you talking to me
Inquiring if the spirit is communicating with the artist

Are you calling to me
Inquiring if the spirit is calling out to the artist

Fall in my arms Mr Rebel
Inviting the spirit to embrace the singer

Come in my heart Mr Rebel
Inviting the spirit to dwell within the singer

Mr Rebel are you there
Repeating the question of the rebellious spirit's presence

Are you on me? Are you scared
Asking if the spirit is influencing or intimidating the artist

Are you in? Are you out
Asking if the spirit is present or absent

What do you want
Inquiring of the spirit's intentions

What do you say to me now
Asking for the spirit's current message

Falling, you're falling behind
Asserting dominance over the spirit's power

Finally gone, I’m the one with the winning prize
Self-assertion of victory over the rebellious spirit's influence

I'll be the gun on the run, I'll be shooting tag
Metaphorically defining the singer as a rebel themselves

I’m the sound on the ground, I'm the winning sound
Continuing the metaphor of the artist as the victorious rebel

I'm the crown, I'm the vibe
Claiming the throne of the rebellious spirit's influence

I'm the leading vibe
Asserting dominance over the rebellious spirit's influence on others

You move me
Acknowledging the rebellious spirit's influence on the singer

You move me to arm my mind
The spirit's influence leads to the artist's mental preparation

I've been out
Acknowledging the times when the artist was not influenced by the spirit

I've been at the other side
Acknowledging the times when the artist was not rebellious

You take me out
The spirit's influence leads the singer out of a non-rebellious state

I know you to be my friend
Acknowledging the familiarity and comfort of the spirit's influence

I've been down
Acknowledging times of defeat in the rebellious fight

I’ve been out now
Acknowledging times of non-rebellious states in the present

Flying over the moon
Experiencing euphoria and heightened emotional state

I’ve been under the sun
Experiencing hardships and difficult times

And I didn't find nobody like you, no
Acknowledging that no one can replace the rebellious spirit's influence

Mr Rebel are you there
Repeatedly questioning the spirit's presence

Are you listening
Asking if the spirit is paying attention

Are you still in the garden
Asking if the spirit is hiding in comforting or non-threatening environments

Are you playing in the darkness
Asking if the spirit is still influential despite concealed surroundings

Are you out?
Asking if the spirit has left completely

Mr Trouble
Addressing the negative or tempting aspects of the self

Mr Trouble are you there
Asking if the negative or tempting aspects of the self are still present

Mr Rebel
Switching back to addressing the rebellious spirit

Mr Rebel are you running to me
Asking if the spirit is rushing to influence the singer

Are you coming to me
Asking if the spirit is steadily influencing the singer

Who do you love?
Asking who the spirit is passionate about influencing

Who do you call when you're down?
Asking who the spirit relies on or turns to when in a vulnerable state

Now
Concluding the song with finality

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