Discover the story of the song > Rebel – Zum

The protagonist is saying that nobody can control them or tell them what to do. They won't be submissive to anyone and won't let anyone try to manipulate them or dictate their life. They also criticize people who are too insecure or dependent on their romantic partners, and won't let anyone take advantage of them financially or emotionally. The song ends with a reference to Nanny, a historical figure who fought against slavery in Jamaica, as a way to express the importance of not being subservient to anyone in the present day.