You've been the only one looking out for yourself
Since the day you were born
Mama went off the rails when daddy said
He couldn't do this no more
Your house is being repossessed
And your clothes all are torn
Hungry and scared to death
But to them you're just poor
They call you rebel child
Breaking your heart, every heart and mind
Sticks and stones won't break your bones
They'll fuel your fire
And for a little while
They'll get in your head and they'll take your smile
They might put you through hell but they can't tame your wild
Rebel child
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You laugh like it's funny but you're life ain't a joke
But you got something that can't be taught
Take it from someone who knows
They'll go and call you rebel child
Breaking your heart every earned mile
Sticks and stones won't break your bones
They'll fuel your fire
And for a little while
They'll get in your head and they'll take your smile
They might put you through hell but they can't take your wild
Rebel child
Growing up too fast
Might make you an outcast
But you ain't born to follow
You've been built to last
That's right
Hey
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They call you rebel child
Breaking your heart but you've got the mind
Sticks and stones, they hurt I know
But you survive
And in a little while
These memories gonna make you smile
They tried like hell but no they couldn't tame your wild
Rebel child
Rebel child
Rebel child