"On the Rebound" by Uriah Heep is a song about being in a relationship that is built on rebound, where one person enters into it immediately after the end of a previous relationship. The lyrics describe the impact this rebound relationship has on the narrator's life. The song suggests that the person in question was feeling hurt and vulnerable when they entered into the rebound relationship. The line "That's how you felt for me, That's how you changed my life" implies that the narrator felt special and loved by this person who was on the rebound. However, as the relationship progresses, the song suggests that this person's actions are hurting the narrator. The line "You cut me like a knife" implies that they are causing emotional pain and possibly even betraying the narrator. The chorus states that the person came, saw, and took the narrator's love, and with just one look, the narrator became hooked. This suggests that the narrator quickly developed strong feelings for this person, despite the potentially negative impacts of being in a rebound relationship. The song also touches on the idea that the person on the rebound likes to drown in their tears and give their pain to others. This suggests that they have not fully healed from their previous relationship and are using the rebound relationship as a way to escape their own emotional struggles. Overall, "On the Rebound" tells a story of a relationship that is built on the emotional vulnerability of one person who is on the rebound. The song explores the impact this has on the narrator, and highlights the potentially damaging effects of entering into such a relationship.
