Took a lot of balls to do itI took a lot of heat from itI had to watch my back, no matter where I was atEverybody’s gunnin’ for meFamily did not approve itI broke a lot of rules to do itSaid they seen me changeI stuck to my decisionsOn my own and on a missionYou won’t forget my name’Cause I’m a rebel with a causeAnd I live my life backed up against the wallDon’t wanna live my life how it’s supposed to beI gotta live my life ’cause it’s up to meRebel with a causeRebelRebelThe Jackson 5 is history (in the books I mean)Did a lot of things for meGot me where I’m atGotta tip my hat, but I ain’t goin’ out like thatThere was a time that I could never let goThere was a day when I could have no controlThere was a place I’d never beenNow with a cause, I’ve got to winI gotta prove it, you better move itOr I might just run you downHOOKFamily did not approve itI broke a lot of rules to do itSaid they seen me changeI stuck to my decisionsOn my own and on a missionYou won’t forget my nameYou can call yo’ policeCause I’m goin’ bring on the noiseI’m a rebel with a causeWith a pocket full of ballsAnd you don’t leave no choiceHOOKRebel with a causeRebelYou can call yo’ policeRebelCause I’m goin’ bring on the noiseRebelYou can jump out your seatRebelRockin’ with me and the boysHOOKRebelRebelRebel