Days of wild
Prince Lyrics
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Break down
This is a bust (Hold onto your wits!)
All you sorry motherfuckers up against the wall
If you don't play, bite the dust
Cause in a couple of simple fuckin' phrases
I'm gonna hip you to the fuckin' place of
Cause these are the days of wild - hit me!
[Repeat: 2X]
(Hold onto your wits!)
Pop guns and weed?
Brother please!
We're to wise for now, since the other 90's was better suited for that biz
Back when Dick was fuckin' Liz
Before soda pop had fizz
Don't blame it on a jockstrap full of jizz
Mentality so insane
I got a Tech-9 to and it's called my brain
Shoot another brother? Not today
Death from envy is the only way
Here I can tear shit up 'cause that's my style
And these are the days of wild - hit me! (Hold onto your wits!)
These are the days of wild (Hold onto your wits!)
These are the days of wild
Hooker, bitch and ho, I don't think so
I only knew one and never told her though
I thought about many times (Diss me?)
But that's the kind of shit that make you check your mind
Is your blood type the type that flows
Or is your blood type the type just stereo?
A woman every day should be thanked
Not disrespected, not raped or spanked
And if a woman ever said I did
Uh, she's a motherfuckin' liar and I'm a set-up kid
And I can tear shit up y'all 'cause that's my style
And these are the days of wild - hit me! (Hold onto your wits!)
These are the days of wild (Hold onto your wits!)
Oh oh oh, by the way, I play guitar!
Tennis shoes and caps, now that's phat
Up until the day another want to laugh behind your back
Sayin' we all look the same, huh
God bless America, home of the brave
I'd rather dress to make a woman stare
I'm puttin' on somethin' that another won't dare
It's a freezer burn compared to cool
And if you still got loot, then who's the fool?
Everybody want to take the stand
Mind your own motherfucker, let a man be a man
I can tear shit up y'all 'cause that's my style
And these are the days of wild - hit me! (Hold onto your wits!)
These are the days of wild - hit me! (Hold onto your wits!)
These are the days of wild - hit me!
Much props to the upside down double six
Baddest, freezer burnin', head turnin', make a brother yearnin',
Sister walkin' the face
You know who you are
For love
[Repeat: 2X]
(Hold onto your wits!)
[Repeat to fade]
Hit me!
Prince's "Days of Wild" is a song that speaks to the rebellious nature of individuals who live their lives according to their own rules. The lyrics of the song are a call for people to hold onto their independence and refuse to conform to societal norms. The song is an anthem for individuality and free-spiritedness. The opening line, "Hold onto your wits," is a call for people to keep their wits about them and not let anyone else control their lives.
The song speaks about how people should not be judged based on their appearance or actions. Prince speaks about how people should not be judged based on their choice of clothing, and how everyone should be given the freedom to express themselves in their own way. He also speaks about how women should be respected and not objectified or abused. The lyrics emphasize the importance of individuality, respect, and living life on one's own terms.
"Days of Wild" was first performed live by Prince and his band, The New Power Generation, in 1994. The song was later released on his album, "Crystal Ball," in 1998. The song has become a fan favorite due to its catchy melody and empowering lyrics. The song featured on the launch of "The NPG Music Club," a website which Prince had created, and was used to distribute a lot of his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Break down
Get ready to hear about the new style of music that I'm about to introduce
This is a bust (Hold onto your wits!)
Pay attention because things are about to get wild
All you sorry motherfuckers up against the wall
Everyone better listen up and get ready to experience some new things
If you don't play, bite the dust
If you're not willing to try something new and exciting, then you'll be left behind
Cause in a couple of simple fuckin' phrases
With just a few words, I'll introduce you to a whole new world of music
I'm gonna hip you to the fuckin' place of
I'm going to show you the way to the latest, greatest music trends
The brand new mad style, uh
This style is brand new, funky, and just a little bit crazy
Cause these are the days of wild - hit me!
This is the time period where anything goes and people are ready to let loose
(Hold onto your wits!)
Make sure you're ready for what's coming next
Pop guns and weed?
The old ways of living life are outdated and have been replaced by something new
Brother please!
Don't be ignorant and stuck in the past
We're to wise for now, since the other 90's was better suited for that biz
We've grown up and moved on from the old ways.
Back when Dick was fuckin' Liz
A reference to older times
Before soda pop had fizz
Before the modern way of living existed
Don't blame it on a jockstrap full of jizz
Don't make excuses for the past or old ways of thinking
Mentality so insane
People are willing to take risks and try new things
I got a Tech-9 to and it's called my brain
My mind is my weapon and it's powerful
Shoot another brother? Not today
We don't need violence or hate
Death from envy is the only way
The only way people are brought down is through jealousy and envy
Here I can tear shit up 'cause that's my style
I can do whatever I want and be wild and free
And these are the days of wild - hit me! (Hold onto your wits!)
This is the perfect time to let loose and have fun
Hooker, bitch and ho, I don't think so
I don't condone degrading women or treating them unfairly
I only knew one and never told her though
I only knew one woman and kept our interactions respectful and private
I thought about many times (Diss me?)
People may have criticized me for this, but I stand by my actions
But that's the kind of shit that make you check your mind
It's important to reexamine your beliefs and behavior
Is your blood type the type that flows
Are you open-minded and accepting of others?
Or is your blood type the type just stereo?
Are you stuck in rigid beliefs and stereotypes?
A woman every day should be thanked
Women deserve respect and appreciation for all they do
Not disrespected, not raped or spanked
Women should never be treated poorly or abused in any way
And if a woman ever said I did
If a woman ever claimed I disrespected her, she would be lying
Uh, she's a motherfuckin' liar and I'm a set-up kid
Any woman who makes false claims against me is lying and I won't tolerate it
Oh oh oh, by the way, I play guitar!
A statement about his musical talents
Tennis shoes and caps, now that's phat
It's cool to dress in a unique and different way
Up until the day another want to laugh behind your back
People might criticize you for being different, but it's important to be true to yourself
Sayin' we all look the same, huh
People who don't understand individuality may try to put others down
God bless America, home of the brave
A reference to the country and the people within it who are brave enough to be themselves
I'd rather dress to make a woman stare
It's important to live life in a way that makes you happy and attracts others
I'm puttin' on somethin' that another won't dare
Being different and taking risks is brave and exciting
It's a freezer burn compared to cool
Being different is much better than following the norm and being boring
And if you still got loot, then who's the fool?
If you have money to spend, why not spend it on something unique?
Everybody want to take the stand
Everyone wants to be heard and express themselves in some way
Mind your own motherfucker, let a man be a man
It's important to let others live their lives and not judge them for being different
These are the days of wild - hit me! (Hold onto your wits!)
This is the perfect time to take risks and let loose
Much props to the upside down double six
A shoutout to those who are also wild and different
Baddest, freezer burnin', head turnin', make a brother yearnin',
A reference to the excitement and power of being different
Sister walkin' the face
A reference to women who walk with confidence and power
You know who you are
A message to those who are unique and special
For love
Being wild and unique is an expression of love and individuality
(Hold onto your wits!)
Be prepared for anything
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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