Story Behind The Song
This was one of those songs that just grew from the earth. I finished writing the melody and most of the lyrics in about 15 minutes I think. The lyrics were inspired a lot by my the life and battles of my younger sister who is most definitely a rebel like the character in the song.
Song Description
Steady beat with cool, moving sweep clicks. Piano based with lot's of back ground vocals ala the Eagles or Beach Boys to highlight the main chorus. A great song to space-out to in front of a lava lamp.
| Song Length |
7:50 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Mood |
Poignant |
| Subject |
Existence, Loneliness |
Similar Artists |
The Eagles, Tori Amos |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Rebel with a cause, it's easier that way
Nothing but these two hands, to fight off what gets in my way
People look at me strangely, sometimes I wonder what they see?
Just a man being lazy, or something darker they see?
It's just me, just a man without disguise
Does it come as a surprise? Does it come as a surprise?
Just like you, cold, naked and scared
If only someone cared If only someone cared
It seems to me, I think slowly, if only I had a plan
I could rob a train, I could try in vain, maybe I just need a good tan,
I just need a good tan
People look at me funny, wondering, what do they say?
Another man who's lost his way in the world, another man who's lost his way
But it's me, just a man without disguise
Does it come as a surprise? Does it come as a surprise?
Just like you, cold, naked and scared
If only someone cared If only someone cared
I'm falling down,
I'm falling down,
I'm falling down, and I sit and wonder 'bout the world
I'm falling down, why do I sit here and waste away?
I'm falling down, and if it's not that then,
I'm standing up, then God why am I here?
What is man then, if all there is is fear?
Rebel with a cause, it's easier that way
Nothing but these two hands, to fight off what gets in my way
People look at me strangely, sometimes I wonder what they see?
Just a man being lazy, or something darker they see?
But it's me, just a man without disguise
Does it come as a surprise? Does it come as a surprise?
Just like you, cold, naked and scared
If only someone cared If only someone cared