Song Description
The main character's father gave up on his dreams but promised never to allow his son to do the same. His father's influence gave him the confidence to ignore critical people and pursue his dreams on his terms.
| Song Length |
3:04 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Cheerful |
Subject |
Conformity, Power |
| Similar Artists |
The Charlie Daniels Band, Kris Kristofferson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Rebel and an Underdog
VERSE 1
Daddy was a post-man most of his life
Played a beat-up guitar for his kids and his wife
Puttin? bread on the table never satisfied his dreams
His Papa told him, ?Boy, you better walk this way.
You can?t go chasin? after fortune and fame.?
When I was a baby daddy swore he?d never say that to me
CHORUS
I?m a rebel and an underdog
Ain?t got time for your dialogue
You?ve got your opinions, but I?ve got things to do
I?m a rebel and an underdog
Ain?t gonna be another pollywog
And I?m just never gonna see your point of view
They all sang, ?Jeremiah was a bullfrog!?
I?m a Rebel and an Underdog
VERSE 2
When I was a kid I was runnin? the game
Wanted everybody to remember my name
Got the fever for the stage, things have never been the same
There was always someone tellin? me it can?t be done
That triggered my mind to think I?d already won
Put a hunger in my gut, now I thank my enemies
REPEAT CHORUS
VERSE 3
You read ?em in the papers and the magazines
Some over-rated critic tries to under-rate me
Tellin? everybody I?m a fad that?s gonna pass
Dude tell ?em somethin? new they haven?t heard before
You?ve been shootin? me down since I was young and poor
Now my wallet?s in my pocket
So you can kiss my cash
REPEAT CHORUS