This Is A Rebel Song
Sinead O'Connor · Gospel Oak
Your rage is like a fist in my womb
Can't you forgive what you think I've done
And love me - I'm your woman
And I desire you my hard englishman
And there is no more natural thing
So why should I not get loving
Don't be cold englishman
How come you've never said you love me
In all the time you've known me
How come you never say you're sorry
And I do
Ah, please talk to me englishman
What good will shutting me out get done
Meanwhile crazies are killing our sons
Oh listen - englishman
I've honoured you - hard englishman
Now I am calling your heart to my own
Oh let glorious love be done
Be truthful - englishman
How come you've never said you love me
In all the time you've known me
How come you never say you're sorry
And I do
I do
This Is A Rebel Song
Sinead O'Connor's 'This Is A Rebel Song' stands as a defining track from her 1990 album *Gospel Oak*, encapsulating the raw, unfiltered spirit of her work. Released during a pivotal era in her career, the recording showcases her signature blend of folk, punk, and gospel influences, characterized by her distinctive vocal delivery and confrontational style. The song serves as a powerful anthem of defiance, reflecting themes of social justice and personal integrity that permeate her discography. It was recorded in the same session as 'Famine' and 'Regina Caeli', contributing to a body of work that challenged conventional religious and political norms. The track remains a testament to O'Connor's ability to merge spiritual depth with political urgency, solidifying her legacy as a voice for the marginalized and a symbol of rebellion in contemporary music.