Steppenwolf
Born to be wild Lyrics
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Head out on the highway
Looking for adventure
In whatever comes our way
Yeah, darlin'
Gonna make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
And explode into space
I like smoke and lightnin'
Heavy metal thunder
Racing with the wind
And the feeling that I'm under
Yeah, darlin'
Gonna make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space
Like a true nature's child
We were born
Born to be wild
We can climb so high
I never wanna die
Born to be wild
Born to be wild
Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Looking for adventure
In whatever comes our way
Yeah, darlin'
Gonna make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space
Like a true nature's child
We were born
Born to be wild
We can climbed so high
I never wanna die
Born to be wild
Born to be wild
The lyrics of "Born to be Wild" by Steppenwolf express the uncontainable desire for freedom and adventure, a spirit intimately associated with the restless spirit of youth in the 1960s. It's a call to arms for anyone who loves to live on the edge - to ride motorcycles, to race fast cars, to drive through the open highways and feel the wind in your hair.
The opening lines, "Get your motor runnin', Head out on the highway, Lookin' for adventure", set the tone for the entire song. The singer is urging the listener to join him and take a ride without any particular destination, embracing the thrill of the unknown. This is reinforced in the chorus with the lines "Born to be wild, we can climb so high, I never wanna die", which signifies the desire to live life to the fullest by engaging in high-risk activities.
In the bridge, the singer describes the exhilarating feeling of riding a motorcycle, feeling the heavy metal thunder and racing with the wind. This is closely followed by the chorus, where the singer claims that they were "born to be wild," meaning that they have always had the insatiable desire for exploration and doing things that many people deem risky.
Overall, the song is not just about riding motorcycles, but an expression of the yearning for liberation and the celebration of individual freedom which was a significant aspect of the counterculture movement in the '60s.
Line by Line Meaning
Get your motor runnin'
Prepare yourself for what's ahead
Head out on the highway
Hit the open road and explore
Looking for adventure
In search of excitement and novelty
In whatever comes our way
No specific destination, just enjoying the journey
Yeah, darlin'
Affectionate tone, towards a friend, partner or oneself
Gonna make it happen
Determined to achieve success
Take the world in a love embrace
Accepting everything around with open loving arms
Fire all of your guns at once
Take action with full force and energy
And explode into space
Rise up and experience exhilaration
I like smoke and lightnin'
Enjoying the sights and sounds of speed and danger
Heavy metal thunder
The thunderous sound of a powerful, fast moving engine
Racing with the wind
Going fast with the wind in your face
And the feeling that I'm under
The adrenaline rush and excitement of the moment
Like a true nature's child
Living wild and free, true to oneself
We were born
Our innate nature and desires
Born to be wild
Destined to live fast and free, without fear or hesitation
We can climb so high
Capable of achieving greatness and reaching new heights
I never wanna die
Desiring to live life to the fullest, never wasting a moment
Get your motor runnin'
Once again, encouraging to prepare for action
Head out on the highway
Setting out on a journey with renewed energy
Looking for adventure
Still in search of excitement and new experiences
In whatever comes our way
Prepared to take on any challenge or opportunity
Yeah, darlin'
Reiterating the previous affectionate tone
Gonna make it happen
Continuing with determination to succeed
Take the world in a love embrace
Reiterating the idea of acceptance of all around us
Fire all of your guns at once
Once again, urging to take action with full force and energy
And explode into space
Continuing with the idea of rising to new heights and experiencing exhilaration
Like a true nature's child
Reaffirming the idea of being true to oneself and embracing life's adventures
We were born
Once again, emphasizing innate nature and desires
Born to be wild
The main idea and message of the song, that we are meant to live a life of freedom and adventure
Contributed by Jordyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.