Rebel Warrior
Asian Dub Foundation
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Ami bidrohi! I the rebel warrior I have risen alone with my head held high I will only rest When the cries of the oppressed No longer reach the sky When the sound of the sword of the oppressor No longer rings in battle Hear my war cry! I'm hear to teach you a lesson I'm hear to torture your soul I'm the itch in your side that's got out of control Gonna prey on your conscience You'll be praying for forgiveness Seen all the evidence No longer need a witness So take my word man Here's my sentence One hundred thousand years of repentance. Check my anger, it's real Ain't no token I'll be satisfied only when your back's been broken It's my burning ambition to burn down your empire Man I'll be building you a funeral pyre The fire in my eyes If looks coulda kill I won't be satisfied until I've had my fill. Check my anger, it's real Ain't no token I'll be satisfied only when your back's been broken Ami bidrohi! I the rebel warrior I have risen alone with my head held high I will only rest When the cries of the oppressed No longer reach the sky When the sound of the sword of the oppressor No longer rings in battle Hear my war cry! Repetitive beats beating against your skull I'll be striking you down To the sounds of the wardrum The doum! The doum of the dhol Taking it's toll Null and void is what you've become An underground army with my brothers and sisters Hand to hand fighting Building up a resistance Repetitive beats beating against your skull Null and void is what you've become Ami bidrohi! I the rebel warrior I have risen alone with my head held high I will only rest When the cries of the oppressed No longer reach the sky When the sound of the sword of the oppressor No longer rings in battle Hear my war cry! A radical fusion Strange alliance The siren and the flute in unison 'cause it?s a part of my mission To break down division Mental compartments Psychological prisons. I?ll be sowing the seeds of community accommodating every colour every need So listen to my message and heed my warning I'm telling you know How a new age is dawning Ami bidrohi! I the rebel warrior I have risen alone with my head held high I will only rest When the cries of the oppressed No longer reach the sky When the sound of the sword of the oppressor No longer rings in battle Hear my warcry! Ami bidrohi! ami bidrohi! Yes the unity of the hindu and the muslim Will end your tyranny Ami bidrohi! ami bidrohi!
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Written by: ANIRUDDHA DAS, JOHN ASHOK PANDIT, STEVE CHANDRA SAVALE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
GenreThe song "Rebel Warrior" by Asian Dub Foundation is a mix of dub, punk, dancehall, and ragga music.
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Album"Rebel Warrior" is a track from the second studio album “Rafi's Revenge” by Asian Dub Foundation.
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Award"Rafi's Revenge", the album featuring "Rebel Warrior", was nominated for a Mercury Prize in 1998.
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Band MembersAsian Dub Foundation members during the creation of "Rebel Warrior" included Deeder Zaman, Pandit G, Dr Das, and Steve Chandra Savale.
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Influence"Rebel Warrior" lyrics centers on the fight against oppression and promoting unity among different communities, being influenced by anti-colonial and anti-racist struggles.
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LanguageSome lyrics in "Rebel Warrior" are presented in Bengali, reflecting the band's South Asian roots.
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Public ResponseSince its release, "Rebel Warrior" has become an anthem for activist movements against racism and nationalism.
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Live performances"Rebel Warrior" is often used by Asian Dub Foundation to finish their live performance, making it a memorable part of band's concert experiences.
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Musical styleUnlike most punk or reggae songs, Asian Dub Foundation’s "Rebel Warrior" integrates traditional subcontinental rhythmic patterns, displaying the band’s innovative approach to music.
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Career SpanAsian Dub Foundation, the band that released "Rebel Warrior", has been active in the music industry for more than two decades now, becoming a significant figure in the UK underground music scene.
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InstrumentationThe track makes use of traditional Indian instruments such as sitar and tabla, alongside drum and bass from western genres, showcasing the East-meets-West fusion style of the band.
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Band's PurposeAsian Dub Foundation was formed with the aim to provide a voice for the South Asian community in Britain, and "Rebel Warrior" is a perfect representation of their mission.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rebel Warrior" presents images of cultural and political resistance, embodying the song’s strong message.
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