Wild One
Faith Hill Lyrics


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They said change your clothes
She said no I won't
They said comb your hair
She said some kids don't
And her parents dreams went up in smoke

They said you can't leave
She said yes I will
They said don't see him
She said his name is Bill
She's on a road and its all uphill

She's a wild one
With an angel's face
She's a woman child in a state of grace
When she was three years old on her daddy's knee
He said you can be anything you want to be
She's a wild one
Runnin' free

She loves rock and roll
They said it's satan's tongue
She thinks they're too old
They think she's too young
And the battle lines are clearly drawn

She's a wild one
With an angel's face
She's a woman child in a state of grace
When she was three years old on her daddy's knee
He said you can be anything you want to be
She's a wild one
Runnin' free

She has future plans
And dreams at night
They tell her life is hard
She says that's all right, yeah

She's a wild one
With an angel's face
She's a woman child in a state of grace
When she was three years old on her daddy's knee
He said you can be anything you want to be

She's a wild one
With an angel's face
She's a woman child in a state of grace
When she was three years old on her daddy's knee
He said you can be anything you want to be




She's a wild one
Runnin' free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Faith Hill's "Wild One" tells the story of a young girl who refuses to conform to societal norms and expectations. Her parents had dreams for her, but she doesn't want to follow the same path they had in mind for her. She rejects the idea of changing herself to fit in, and is determined to live life on her own terms.


The song describes her rebellion and how she is constantly met with resistance. Her love for rock and roll is seen as controversial and those around her believe it will lead to her downfall, but she refuses to conform to their standards. She has dreams and aspirations for her future, despite the discouragement from those around her.


The lyrics paint a picture of a strong-willed and independent young girl who is unafraid to be herself. Her "angel face" belies her inner wildness, and her resilience in the face of obstacles inspires admiration. The song's message is clear: It's important to stay true to yourself even when others don't approve.


Line by Line Meaning

They said change your clothes,
People told her to change her appearance.


She said no I won't,
She refused to change her appearance to fit others' expectations.


They said comb your hair,
Others instructed her to groom herself according to their standards.


She said some kids don't,
She pointed out that not everyone conforms to societal norms.


And her parents dreams went up in smoke.
Her parents' aspirations for their daughter were dashed because of her non-conformity.


They said you can't leave,
People tried to hold her back.


She said yes I will,
She was determined to leave despite opposition.


They said don't see him,
Others tried to control her relationships.


She said his name is Bill,
She chose to see and be with the person she desired.


She's on a road and its all uphill.
Her journey ahead is difficult but she's still moving forward.


She's a wild one,
She's unconventional and free-spirited.


With an angel's face,
Despite her wild nature, she appears innocent or pure to others.


She's a woman child in a state of grace,
Despite being an adult, she has a youthful spirit and remains graceful in her demeanor.


When she was three years old on her daddy's knee,
Her father encouraged her to pursue her dreams from a young age.


He said you can be anything you want to be,
Her father empowered her to believe in herself and her abilities.


She loves rock and roll,
She enjoys a genre of music that some consider controversial.


They said it's satan's tongue,
Others viewed her music taste as evil or immoral.


She thinks they're too old,
She believes those who criticize her music taste are out of touch with modern culture.


They think she's too young,
Others believe she's too inexperienced to make certain choices in life.


And the battle lines are clearly drawn.
There's a clear divide between her and those who don't understand her choices.


She has future plans,
She has aspirations and goals for her life.


And dreams at night,
She envisions a fulfilling future even in her sleep.


They tell her life is hard,
Others remind her of the challenges she may face in achieving her dreams.


She says that's all right, yeah,
She accepts that there may be obstacles but is determined to overcome them.


She's a wild one,
She is who she is and won't conform to others' expectations or demands.


Runnin' free.
She's living her life on her own terms and without restrictions.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, PAT BUNCH PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAIME A. KYLE, PAT BUNCH, WILL RAMBEAUX

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@mrgimble2

I met this girl through a wrong number I had called. I was trying to call my buddy Bob and ended up talking to this girl. We talked for hours and days passed and I forgot to get that girls number. One day out of the blue the phone rang, it was the girl I had talked to for hours a few days ago. This time I was smart enough to get her number............That was 43 years ago, two children and five grand children and all because of a wrong number! I don't know if it was fate but I'm sure glad it happened and I love her more every day, she can bring sunshine on the gloomiest of days and the happiness she brings me is unbelievable.

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My wife of 28 years died of cancer a while back.....I still drive by the house where we raised our kids....lived and loved.....and cry until I'm sick.....the past can never be recovered....but it can be recalled and hearts breaks over and over.....goodbye baby....see you soon.....

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