Rebelde Lyrics in English by RBD
Rabiar literally means "to rage" or "to be furious", which might seem like a strange word to find in a song about love and identity.
However, in the iconic line "Cuando te quiero hasta rabiar", it's used as a powerful expression meaning "When I love you to the point of madness" or "When I love you fiercely". It describes a love so passionate and intense that it's overwhelming and all-consuming, perfectly capturing the song's rebellious, everything-or-nothing spirit.
Rebelde is pure teen defiance, turning family drama into high-energy pop. Right from the start, the singer tunes out real life while their dad yells: Mi padre grita otra vez que me malgasto mi futuro y su paz ("My father screams again that I am wasting my future and his peace"). Instead of listening, the narrator just daydreams about someone special: Cierro los ojos y ya estoy pensando en ti ("I close my eyes and I'm already thinking of you").
The chorus redefines what being a rebel actually means. It is not about causing trouble for fun; it is about staying true to yourself. The lyrics say you are rebellious cuando no sigo a los demás ("when I don't follow the rest") and cuando te quiero hasta rabiar ("when I love you to pieces" or literally, "until raging"). The singer also admits me juego hasta la piel ("I risk everything", literally "I gamble even my skin") for big dreams, betting on life without fear because nadie me conoce bien ("nobody knows me well").
