Lyrics

"Raised on Rebel Roads"
Written by Yves Stilmant © 2025

Verse 1A
Daddy ran with a rusted crew
Taught me truth and a black-eye bruise
Mama smoked with a shotgun stare
Said, "Don't let no one put you there"
Verse 1B
I grew up in a world of grit
Where the strong don't ask to quit
Scars and boots and battle cries
Built this fire behind my eyes

Pre-Chorus
I don't break, I bend then bite
Learned to love the burn and fight
Ain't no crown I need to wear
I make rules and I don't care

Chorus
Raised on rebel roads and smoke
Whiskey dreams and worn-out hopes
Didn't come to beg or plead
I was born to lead, not need
Raised on fire, dust, and pain
A little wild, a little vain
Don't need saving, don't need lies
I walk fast and cut my ties

Verse 2A
I don't flinch when the sky turns black
Learned to fight, and never look back
Drove through storms in borrowed cars
Chased my truth and earned my scars
Verse 2B
Had a lover who tried to tame
Told me pride was just a game
But I'm not built to break or bow
I was bad then -- and worse now

Pre-Chorus
I don't break, I bend then bite
Learned to love the burn and fight
Ain't no crown I need to wear
I make rules and I don't care

Chorus
Raised on rebel roads and smoke
Whiskey dreams and worn-out hopes
Didn't come to beg or plead
I was born to lead, not need
Raised on fire, dust, and pain
A little wild, a little vain
Don't need saving, don't need lies
I walk fast and cut my ties

Bridge
I don't fear what's down that line
If it kills me -- that's just fine
You can talk, I'll take the wheel
I was raised to never kneel

Final Chorus / Outro
Raised on rebel roads and fire
Built from scars and barbed-wire
Love me wrong or leave me be
This is strength, this here is me
Raised on rebel roads and smoke
Tell the world -- I never broke