Wild Side
Elizabeth Gillies Lyrics
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Hitch-hiked her way across the USA
Plucked her eyebrows on the way
Shaved her legs and then he was a she
She says, "Hey babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
She said, "Hey honey,
Take a walk on the wild side."
Candy came from out on the Island
In the backroom she was everybody's darlin'
But she never lost her head
Even when she was giving head
She says, "Hey babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
Said, "Hey babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
And the colored girls go:
"Doo do doo do doo do do doo, ...."
Little Joe never once gave it away
Everybody had to pay and pay
A hustle here and a hustle there
New York City's the place where
They said, "Hey babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
I said, "Hey Joe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
Sugar Plum Fairy came and hit the streets
Lookin' for soul food and a place to eat
Went to the Apollo
You should've seen 'em go, go, go
They said, "Hey sugar,
Take a walk on the wild side."
I said, "Hey babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
All right, huh
Jackie is just speeding away
Thought she was James Dean for a day
Then I guess she had to crash
Valium would have helped that bash
She said, "Hey babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
I said, "Hey honey,
Take a walk on the wild side."
And the colored girls say:
"Doo do doo do doo do do doo, ...."
The song "Wild Side" by Elizabeth Gillies is an homage to Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" which was released in 1972. The lyrics describe people who have made the choice to live on the edge, to engage with life in ways that many people may find disturbing or objectionable. The first verse speaks of Holly, who hitchhiked her way from Miami to the west coast and transformed herself into a woman through cosmetic procedures. The chorus encourages listeners to take a walk on the wild side and experience life beyond the conventional.
The next verse speaks of Candy, who worked as a sex worker but retained her sense of self-respect and dignity, even in challenging circumstances. Little Joe is mentioned in the following verse, a person who survived through hustling and was known for keeping everything close to the chest. The Sugar Plum Fairy's verse speaks of a woman who sought pleasure in life and was drawn to the music and lifestyle of the Apollo in Harlem. The final verse is about Jackie, who lived fast and free but eventually suffered the consequences. The colored girls are mentioned throughout the song, serving as a Greek chorus to the various stories being told.
Overall, the song is an expression of admiration for people who choose to live life on their terms, even when those choices are considered unconventional or unpopular. The lyrics celebrate individuality and personal freedom, encouraging listeners to embrace their wild side and embrace experiences outside of societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Holly came from Miami, FLA
Holly came from Miami, Florida
Hitch-hiked her way across the USA
She travelled across the USA by hitchhiking
Plucked her eyebrows on the way
She groomed herself while travelling
Shaved her legs and then he was a she
She underwent gender transition
She says, "Hey babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
She invites her lover to try something new and exciting
She said, "Hey honey,
Take a walk on the wild side."
She invites her lover to try something new and exciting
Candy came from out on the Island
Candy is from suburban areas
In the backroom she was everybody's darlin'
She was popular among all
But she never lost her head
She was always in control of her actions
Even when she was giving head
Even during oral sex
She says, "Hey babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
She invites her lover to try something new and exciting
Said, "Hey babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
She invites her lover to try something new and exciting
And the colored girls go:
"Doo do doo do doo do do doo, ...."
Background vocals
Little Joe never once gave it away
Little Joe never gave sex for free
Everybody had to pay and pay
Everybody paid for sex with Little Joe
A hustle here and a hustle there
A trick here and a trick there to make money
New York City's the place where
New York City was the place
They said, "Hey babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
They invite each other to try something new and exciting
I said, "Hey Joe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
The singer invites Joe to try something new and exciting
Sugar Plum Fairy came and hit the streets
Sugar Plum Fairy came out to the city
Lookin' for soul food and a place to eat
Looking for food for the soul and a place to stay
Went to the Apollo
Went to the famous music venue, the Apollo Theater
You should've seen 'em go, go, go
You should have seen them dance and enjoy
They said, "Hey sugar,
Take a walk on the wild side."
They invite each other to try something new and exciting
I said, "Hey babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
The singer invites his lover to try something new and exciting
All right, huh
Okay
Jackie is just speeding away
Jackie is racing away
Thought she was James Dean for a day
She pretended to be James Dean for a day
Then I guess she had to crash
Then she had to go through a bad experience
Valium would have helped that bash
Valium could have helped her crash
She said, "Hey babe,
Take a walk on the wild side."
She invites her lover to try something new and exciting
I said, "Hey honey,
Take a walk on the wild side."
The artist invites his lover to try something new and exciting
And the colored girls say:
"Doo do doo do doo do do doo, ...."
Background vocals
Contributed by Camden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
imacat
Holly came from Miami, F.L.A.
Hitch-hiked her way across the U.S.A.
Plucked her eyebrows on the way
Shaved her legs and then he was a she
She says, "Hey, babe
Take a walk on the wild side"
Said, "Hey, honey
Take a walk on the wild side"
Candy came from out on the Island
In the back room she was everybody's darling
But she never lost her head
Even when she was giving head
She says, "Hey, babe
Take a walk on the wild side"
Said, "Hey, babe
Take a walk on the wild side"
And the colored girls go
"Doo do doo do doo do do doo..."
Seriously Singing
Holly came from Miami, F.L.A.
Hitch-hiked her way across the U.S.A.
Plucked her eyebrows on the way
Shaved her legs and then he was a she
She says, "Hey, babe
Take a walk on the wild side"
Said, "Hey, honey
Take a walk on the wild side"
Candy came from out on the Island
In the back room she was everybody's darling
But she never lost her head
Even when she was giving head
She says, "Hey, babe
Take a walk on the wild side"
Said, "Hey, babe
Take a walk on the wild side"
And the colored girls go
"Doo do doo do doo do do doo..."
Gracelyn
Beck and Jade deserved a duet
Shouko sanakura
Ikr >:< how come tori and beck had a duet but jade and beck didn’t .-.
Marcel Duchamp
200like
Alaska Grey
Frrrr
Fede Official
Dan said that when they got back together (is s.4) they sang together after they kissed and then kissed again
Cthonis Princess
Avan Jogia has such a gentle singing voice, it's beautiful.
willow
Oml they sound perfect together their voices sound like they were made to blend together
Naia Gonzalez💙💚
directioner lmaoo
Naia Gonzalez💙💚
sooo true
savegekim
Trueeee