Wild in the Streets
Circle Jerks Lyrics
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Wild in the streets
Wild in the streets
Wild in the streets
Wild in the streets
In the heat of the summer
Better call out a plumber
Turn on the steam pipe
Cool me off
With your big crime fighters
And your newspaper writers
Still need a drugstore
To cure my buzz
Wild in the streets, running, running
Wild in the streets, running, running
Wild in the streets, running, running
Wild in the streets
'64 valiant,hand full of valiums
Couple of beers really do me right
You better believe us,better trust us
Teenage jive, walking wreck
Wild,wild,wild,running wild
Wild in the streets, running, running
Wild in the streets, running, running
Wild in the streets, running, running
Wild in the streets
Got a gang called the wolves
You have to choose
Play with the boys
You're bound to lose
A bottle in one hand
A can in the other
Don't fool around 'cause they're real
Mean mothers
Wild,wild,wild,wild
Wild running, running
Wild
Mrs. America, how's your favorite son?
Do you care just what he's done?
No
Wild in the streets, running, running
Wild in the streets, running, running
Wild in the streets, running, running
Wild in the streets, running, running
Wild in the streets, we're running, running
Wild in the streets, we're running, running
Wild in the streets, we're running, running
Wild in the streets
The song "Wild In the Streets" by the Circle Jerks is a punk rock anthem that explores the wildness and chaos of youth culture in America in the 1980s. The lyrics suggest a sense of rebellion against the status quo, with references to drug use, gang culture, and social unrest. The repeated refrain of "wild in the streets" suggests a longing for a kind of unfettered freedom that can only be found outside of the rigid structures of society.
The song begins with a call to action, urging listeners to join in the wildness of the streets. The reference to a plumber and a steam pipe suggests a need for release or escape from the heat of the summer and the stresses of everyday life. The drugstore, meanwhile, represents a more mundane kind of escape, a place to find relief from the pressures of the world.
The song's middle verses focus on the singer's own experiences with drugs and alcohol, suggesting a sense of desperation or emptiness that can only be filled by these substances. The reference to the "wolves" suggests a dangerous kind of camaraderie, a pack mentality that can be both alluring and destructive. The final verse, meanwhile, highlights the sense of disillusionment that often accompanies youth culture, with the question directed at "Mrs. America" suggesting a sense of disappointment or frustration with the larger society.
Line by Line Meaning
Wild,wild,wild,wild
The energy and chaos of being wild in the streets
Wild in the streets
The wildness and rebellion of youth
In the heat of the summer
The hot and restless feeling of summertime
Better call out a plumber
The need for relief from the heat
Turn on the steam pipe
Using any means necessary to cool off
Cool me off
Seeking relief from the heat
With your big crime fighters
The authorities trying to maintain order in the chaos of the streets
And your newspaper writers
The media trying to document what's happening in the world
Still need a drugstore
The need for substances to cope with the stress and intensity of life
To cure my buzz
Using drugs or alcohol to escape reality
Wild in the streets, running, running
The reckless and frenzied behavior of youth
'64 valiant,hand full of valiums
A specific image of youth culture - the car and the drugs they use
Couple of beers really do me right
Alcohol as a way to escape reality
You better believe us,better trust us
The confidence and arrogance of youth
Teenage jive, walking wreck
The reckless and carefree attitude of youth
Got a gang called the wolves
The sense of belonging in a group and the need for protection
You have to choose
The importance of making the right decisions in life
Play with the boys
The tough and competitive nature of male youth culture
You're bound to lose
The consequences of making the wrong choices
A bottle in one hand
Alcohol as a symbol of escape and rebellion
A can in the other
Another symbol of youth culture
Don't fool around 'cause they're real
The danger and unpredictability of youth culture
Mean mothers
The tough and fierce people in youth culture
Mrs. America, how's your favorite son?
A comment on the values and priorities of American culture
Do you care just what he's done?
A critique of the lack of attention and care given to the youth in society
No
The answer is no - society does not care about youth culture
Wild in the streets, we're running, running
The continuation of the childlike and wild behavior of youth
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Garland Jeffreys, Peter Casperson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
skeven0
Since some people dont check the discription heres a list OFF all skaters featured;
Featuring -
Eric Koston
Victoria Ruesga
Lance Mountain
Kevin “Spanky” Long
Steve Olson
Sal Barbier
Rowan Zorilla
Sean Malto
Anaiah Lei
Christian Hosoi
Tony Hawk
Lizzie Armanto
Dashawn Jordan
Max Perlich
Lucky 13
I was going through my records, looking for my DD214 and I noticed I kept all my old pay stubs from when I was in the service. On the back of one, to my surprise, was a list of songs in my handwriting, probably for a mix tape. I'd plan them on scrap paper. Date on the pay stub was Jul 1985, so I was in West Germany at the time. Here's the list...
Circle Jerks - Wild in the Streets
Agent Orange - Everything Turns Grey
Social Distortion - Moral Threat
UXA - Immunity
Red Kross - Annette's got the Hits
Baby Buda - Cheatin Heart
Los Microwaves - Time to Get Up
Channel 3 - You Make Me Feel Cheap
Black Flag - Louie Louie
TSOL - Peace Through Power
The Replacements - We're Coming Out
Xmal Duetchland - Incubus Succubus, Zu Jung Zu Alt, Blut ist Liebe
Vladimir ploppers
36
X
Shimmy
F t s
Ego brain
Mr.jack
Jet pilot
Waiting to bounce (streamlins) 8:28 (compelled)
Intro
36
Sacrifice you
Maniac
Crazy time
Fts
Untitled
Blitzkrieg bop
Shimmy
Suggestions
Ego brain
X
Landslide 1:05
I 0:42
Note to the last
Journal
The truth regions 0:55
Sac you 2:49
Suggestions 2:43
Too drunk to fuck 2:32
T u3) 1:49
Mom 2:54
I gather you 1:22
Police story 1:18
Riverdale 0:44
We are triple h 3:04
Blow up
Triple h vs society
White house(toy box full of shit)
Innervision
Tentative
We are the people
Ftg
In the g mind
Kill the animals
Cat pepper
This cocktail was okay but not as good as the other one
You cant fix’s what is broken
The truth regions
Straight from the studio
Innervision
Malfunction
Lightning crashes live
Let it happen
I don’t need society
I’m a man of many wishes
Straight from my loud ass mouth
One last time
The truth regions
Straight from the studio
Shaved my head
Kill the animals
Innervision
Malfunction
Burn it 14:07
Let it happen
I don’t need you
Do it again
I don’t need society
I’m a man of many wishes
Im a wreckg
One last time
Shaved my head 1:41
I’d rather die 2:04
Loaded 1:11
Untitled 1:03&
Burn it away (body ache) 2:26
The world in another perspective 1:25
Autumn 1:34
Kill from the heart (weirdos cover) 2:30
Shell 0:53
Women like abs 3:27
Screaming for help 1:49
Hotrod
You talk 1:28 4
Crime 1:04 7
Get off my ass 2:16 6
Police story 1:22 1
Dead in a parking lot 1:09 5
Man’s world 1:25 3
Someone 0:42 8
Life of pain 2:50 2
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Daman Lidison
@MrArkBrian what?!
Are you sure you haven't replied to me by mistake (while you wanted reply to another comment) ?!
If that's the case, don't worry: it happened to me too, many times!
🥴
Hey, wait!!!
You was just quoting a scene from the movie, right?!!
I was just thinking "what this have to do with the song's meaning?!!!".
I'm feeling dumber than Bozo right now!
😄
Icecat21
I recognized Tony Hawk and Christian Hosoi right away.
Man does this bring back memories....growing up in this era and skating.
lance everhard
OLSON!!!!
anthony chihuahua
The 80's!! 👏👏😍 There'll NEVER be a decade like that ever again! And I'm thrilled to have been in it!! ❤️
Adolf Lenin
*recogniSed
Mo11y
Is that Mountain in the orange shirt?
Keith B
This song and video is a summary of my teenage years. 87 until the summer of 93.
Freeman Diaz
At 55 years old, I am now limping mild in the streets😏
Ewa Klee
Rock yr limp 40 and going there
Russ Snider
I hear ya!
siriuslili
😂