Wild One
Bobby Rydell Lyrics
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Ah, wild one I'll get you yet (yeah, yeah) you bet (yeah, yeah)
You little doll all you do is play, you've got a new baby ev'ry day
But some day it's gonna be me, me and only me
Oh oh wild one I'll make you settle down (settle down)
Ah wild one I'll clippa your wings (yeah, yeah) and them things (yeah, yeah)
You got the lips that I'm mad about
I got the lips that'll knock you out
C'mon wild one be wild about me
Whoa, yeah, baby
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
(Yeah, yeah)
(Wah, wah, wah, wah)
You little doll all you do is play, you've got a new baby ev'ry day
But some day it's gonna be me, me and only me
Oh oh wild one I'll make you settle down (settle down)
Ah wild one I'll clippa your wings (yeah, yeah) and things (yeah, yeah)
You got the lips that I'm mad about
I got the lips that'll knock you out
C'mon wild one be wild about me
Whoa, yeah (wah, wah, wah, wah)
C'mon wild one be wild about me
One more once (wah, wah, wah, wah)
Ah, c'mon wild one be wild about me
Be wild about me
In "Wild One," Bobby Rydell sings about a wild, flirtatious woman, who seems to have a new lover every day. The singer in this song wants to tame this woman, to make her settle down and be with him exclusively. He is convinced that one day she will be with him only, and that he can make her be "wild" about him. He taunts her, telling her he will "clip her wings" and keep her from playing around with other guys. The lyrics of the song suggest a sense of possessiveness and a desire for control, as the singer wants to limit the wild woman's freedom to be with other men.
However, it is also notable that Rydell's voice is charming and upbeat throughout the song, with a catchy melody and a fun rhythm. The music seems to suggest that this is all in good fun, and that the singer's desire to be with the "wild one" is a playful challenge rather than a serious threat. Overall, "Wild One" is a classic example of 1960s pop music, with a catchy tune, upbeat energy, and a hint of romantic tension.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh wild one I'm gonna tame you down (tame you down)
I will calm you down and make you less impulsive, wild and unpredictable
Ah, wild one I'll get you yet (yeah, yeah) you bet (yeah, yeah)
I will catch you, despite the difficulty
You little doll all you do is play, you've got a new baby ev'ry day
You have many lovers and don't seem to take any of them seriously
But some day it's gonna be me, me and only me
I will win your heart and be the only one you care about
Oh oh wild one I'll make you settle down (settle down)
I will make you calm and content
Ah wild one I'll clippa your wings (yeah, yeah) and them things (yeah, yeah)
I will take away your freedom and prevent you from doing things that are reckless or irresponsible
You got the lips that I'm mad about
I am deeply attracted to your kisses
I got the lips that'll knock you out
My kisses are intense and powerful
C'mon wild one be wild about me
Please feel strong passion and affection for me
Ah, c'mon wild one be wild about me
Please feel strong passion and affection for me
Be wild about me
Feel wild and free when you're with me
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Kal Mann, Bernie Lowe, David Appell
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Jack Spry
RIP and long live Bobby Rydell (April 26, 1942 – April 5, 2022), aged 79
You will always be remembered as a legend.
Trisha Duron
What a great song. Rest in peace Bobby.
joycebheart
I love his music. Rest in peace, Bobby.
Tony LaSpina
Rest in peace, Bobby. Thank you for teaching me how to rock and roll!
Freddie Freihofer
RIP Bobby. I bought the 45 of this song in 1960 and played it a thousand times!! Love the saxophones!
jennifur sun
me too
Gary Jaffe
My mom had the 45 of this and I loved it. Still do!
Laura Vizcaya
I loved this song when I was a kid. Rest in peace Bobby
santafejack
One of my faves from Bobby. So energizing!!
GabbyG
RIP. Bobby Rydell, like so many singers from this era, will be sorely missed. I was a shy high school girl when I listened to this on a 45 (daydreaming he was singing this to me).
What's missing in today's music: the sheer joy that comes through (rather than today's ego and arrogance and unfathomable wealth) with with singers like Bobby; talent - pure voices carrying a tune, rather than today's mediocrity that's covered up by loud background music; ability to sing in multiple octaves instead of about 3 notes of today's music; so many songs about love of/romance with girls/women, instead of the crass, hateful, obscenity-fllled songs about women today...
But mostly just the sheer joy of singing/entertaining in those more innocent days.