Brian Setzer (born April 10, 1959 in New York) is an American guitarist, si… Read Full Bio ↴Brian Setzer (born April 10, 1959 in New York) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter.

In the 1980s, Setzer fronted the popular rockabilly band, Stray Cats. Stray Cats caught America's attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed, which included the two Top Ten hits, Rock This Town (#9) and Stray Cat Strut (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album Rant N Rave, which included the two successful singles (She's) Sexy + 17 (#5), and I Won't Stand In Your Way (#35).

In the 1990s, Setzer led a comeback of sorts for swing music and big band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band has released 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, Jump, Jive, and Wail around the same time songs like the Cherry Poppin' Daddies Zoot Suit Riot had been received favorably in mainstream America.

Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats' break in the 1980s along with some in the 1990s. In 2001 he released an album titled Ignition with his band '68 Comeback Special. A new solo album titled Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records was released on July 26, 2005, in the United States.

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Real Wild Child
Brian Setzer Lyrics

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Well, I'm just outta school
Like I'm real real cool
Gotta dance like a fool
Got the message that I gotta be
A wild one
Ooh yeah I'm a wild one

Gotta break it loose

Gonna keep 'em movin' wild
Gonna keep a swingin', baby
I'm a real wild child, yeah

Well, I'm a real wild one
An' I like a wild fun
In a world gone crazy
Everything seems hazy
I'm a wild one
Ooh yeah I'm a wild one

Gotta break it loose
Gonna keep 'em movin' wild
Gonna keep a swingin', baby
I'm a real wild child

Well, I'm just outta school
Like I'm real real cool
Gotta dance like a fool
Got the message that I gotta be
A wild one
Ooh yeah I'm a wild one

Gotta break it loose
Gonna keep 'em movin' wild
Gonna keep a swingin', baby
I'm a real wild child

I'm a wild one, ooh yeah
I'm a wild one, oh yeah
I'm a wild one, oh baby
I'm a wild one

Gotta break it loose
Gonna keep 'em movin' wild

Gonna keep a swingin' baby
I'm a real wild child

Overall Meaning

Brian Setzer's "Real Wild Child" is a rollicking tune about a young man who's just finished school and is eager to let loose and have some fun. He's been given the message that he's supposed to be a "wild one," and that's exactly what he sets out to do. He's got to break free and keep his friends moving wild. The world has gone crazy, and everything seems hazy, but he's a wild one, and he likes a wild fun. The lyrics suggest that the song is about the rebellion and recklessness of youth, and the importance of breaking free and having a good time.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, I'm just outta school
I recently graduated from school.

Like I'm real real cool
I feel confident and cool.

Gotta dance like a fool
I have the urge to dance in a silly way.

Got the message that I gotta be
I received the message that I should be.

A wild one
Someone who is rebellious and free-spirited.

Ooh yeah I'm a wild one
I am that rebellious and free-spirited person.

Gotta break it loose
I need to let loose and be carefree.

Gonna keep 'em movin' wild
I'm going to keep the energy high and exciting.

Gonna keep a swingin', baby
I'm going to keep the music and dancing going.

I'm a real wild child, yeah
I am a true rebel who loves to have fun.

An' I like a wild fun
I enjoy doing exciting and unconventional activities.