Wilderness
Cody Simpson Lyrics


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Have you been dreaming of the wilderness?
Have you been wondering how far it is?
We will go, just to show, that we're the mightiest
On the globe, as it grows, into oblivion

Have you been thinking bout the ocean too?
There's heartless heads letting the oil through
Till the blue, isn't blue, will you take a stand?
Tell the man, with a plan, to wash away the truth
Woah, wash away

Are you unconscious in your troubled mind?
Don't forget mountains were made to climb
To the sky, that's where you'll find, crystal Clementine
Looking down, with a sigh, as she begins to cry
Let it rain upon the trees, their roots still in the ground
Let the water trickle down, into the thirsty river mouth




The sun will shine on through, every shadow of a doubt
Save us from this endless drought

Overall Meaning

In Cody Simpson's song Wilderness, the lyrics reflect a deep concern for the environment and the need for humans to take action before it's too late. He asks if the listeners have been dreaming about the wilderness, wondering how far it is from the urban world that has consumed most of our existence. The singer proposes that we go out to the wilderness, not just to prove something, but to remind ourselves that we're just a small part of a larger world, a world that is continuously growing and expanding into oblivion.


The second verse urges us to think about the ocean and its current state of crisis. The singer points out that there are many heartless individuals responsible for letting the oil spill in the ocean, turning its blue waters into a murky, toxic mess. He asks listeners to take a stand and tell decision-makers to wash away their disregard for the ocean and its inhabitants.


Finally, the last verse is about the potential of the human mind to climb mountains, to explore the unknown and to seek out the beauty and serenity of nature. Cody Simpson wants us to listen to nature's cries and to let the rain pour upon the trees, to sustain the thirsty riverbeds and to bring an end to the drought that has plagued our planet.


Overall, Wilderness is a powerful song that serves as a call to action for people to look beyond the urban and industrial world, return to nature and heal the world we live in.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you been dreaming of the wilderness?
Have you ever had a longing to escape from society and spend time in nature?


Have you been wondering how far it is?
Are you curious about the extent of your desire to be in the wilderness?


We will go, just to show, that we're the mightiest
We will journey into the wilderness to prove that we have the strength and prowess to conquer and survive in this environment


On the globe, as it grows, into oblivion
As the world evolves and changes, we will venture into the wilderness even as it becomes a distant memory and forgotten place.


Have you been thinking bout the ocean too?
Have you ever thought about the ocean and its importance in our world?


There's heartless heads letting the oil through
There are people in power who are allowing oil production and leaks, even though it harms the ocean and its creatures.


Till the blue, isn't blue, will you take a stand?
When the ocean is polluted to the point where it no longer appears blue, will you stand up and fight for its conservation?


Tell the man, with a plan, to wash away the truth
There are people in power who wish to hide the negative impact of their actions on the environment and keep the truth hidden


Are you unconscious in your troubled mind?
Are you aware of the problems that the environment faces or are you ignoring the issues?


Don't forget mountains were made to climb
Remember that even the most daunting problems can be overcome.


To the sky, that's where you'll find, crystal Clementine
If you look high up in the mountain range, you may discover something of great beauty and value.


Looking down, with a sigh, as she begins to cry
Clementine is sorrowful as she witnesses the destruction of nature and the environment that she calls home.


Let it rain upon the trees, their roots still in the ground
Even in the face of harsh weather conditions, the trees remain strong with deep roots.


Let the water trickle down, into the thirsty river mouth
Allowing water to flow into the river from the mountain is essential to its continued existence.


The sun will shine on through, every shadow of a doubt
The sun is an eternal force that will continue to shine even in times of uncertainty.


Save us from this endless drought
We must act now to save ourselves from the long-lasting negativity of our environment before it's too late.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CISCO ADLER, CODY SIMPSON

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Danielle Downes

He's grown so much since "iyiyi" and those days. Proud of him! :')

annikay

tbh i wasn't the biggest cody simpson fan but after hearing his album and especially this song i was completely obsessed! so fucking dope

Lilu

So amazing to hear what you've been thinking of the world. Thanks for sharing your wise, wise words. X

Merle B

Got no words for this 😍 blooming hell this is the biggest problem of this century summarised in 2 minutes and a few but this song has more inside it than 45 minutes speech of politicians who in the end don't do anything
So proud of you to be free and reaching your self ❤

HILArious

Cody this song is beautiful! Don't stop making music!

Kiyoshi Alucard

It's year 2020 yet still loved your songs cody❤️

heidinguyen2

Wow the meaning of this song is beautiful. Absolutely an incredible change you've made Cody.

Lara Horno

Totally agree except I don't think he has changed... He just let the real Cody be himself :)

Tossa Horstink

Perfect song again, I'm more than proud of you man ❤

althea saturnino

One of the great song of cody simpson.. I love to hear it all day:-) 3

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