The Wild
Crimson River Lyrics


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The wild, primeval laws
Hunger will cause, an eternal war
Eyes, the wild will explore
Armor and claws, death in the jaws

Run for your life
When you hear the screams
In the night
Struggle to survive
Living on the edge of the knife

The catch, better than the chase
Evolution race, no time to waste
Tracks, running with haste
The scent you can taste, closing in on prey

Run for your life
When you hear the screams
In the night
Struggle to survive
Living on the edge of the knife

The wild, razor sharp teeth
Camouflage deceit, death lies beneath
The wild, be quick on your feet
In silence you bleed, death you must cheat

Run for your life
When you hear the screams
In the night
Struggle to survive
Living on the edge of the knife

Life without death can't survive
Kill or be killed no compromise




Life without death can't survive
Kill or be killed no compromise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Crimson River's song "The Wild" depict the unforgiving and primal nature of the wilderness. The opening lines, "The wild, primeval laws, Hunger will cause, an eternal war, Eyes, the wild will explore, Armor and claws, death in the jaws," paint a vivid picture of the harsh and unrelenting environment where survival of the fittest reigns supreme. It showcases the predatory instincts of the wild, with creatures constantly on the prowl for their next meal, symbolized by "death in the jaws."


The chorus emphasizes the urgency and danger of the wilderness, with the repetition of the lines "Run for your life, When you hear the screams, In the night, Struggle to survive, Living on the edge of the knife." This suggests a constant state of fear and vulnerability, where one must always be on guard and ready to flee from impending threats lurking in the darkness.


The imagery of the chase and the hunt is further explored in the following verse, "The catch, better than the chase, Evolution race, no time to waste, Tracks, running with haste, The scent you can taste, closing in on prey." It describes the relentless pursuit of survival, where creatures must continuously adapt and outwit their prey to secure their next meal, highlighting the instinctual drive for survival in the wild.


The closing lines of the song drive home the brutal reality of life in the wild: "Life without death can't survive, Kill or be killed no compromise." These lyrics underscore the harsh truth that in the natural world, the cycle of life and death is an inescapable reality, where only the strongest and most adaptable can hope to endure. The song ultimately serves as a stark reminder of the primitive and unforgiving forces at play in the wild, where the struggle for survival is a constant and unyielding battle.




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Written by: Danny Keijsers

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