The Wild
Gabe Lee Lyrics
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Gabe Lee
Paper Bag, Kentucky Rain
River Town, Street Parade
There's a gray sunrise on the interstate
Far away eyes and license plates
Now she's the only reason I still come home
Her aching smile I could never turn down
I can see her now dancin in the crowd
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I'm just a reckless child
Born to the wild
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Oh a set of broken wings
Fallen out the tree
If I were heaven sent would I be so hellbent
On all this misery weighing down on me, gravity
Gravity
Found some cheap sunglasses in a microtel
Had some red dirt wine, heard wedding bells
There's a wandering soul, calling me baby
Take all your courage I know we can make it
Left all my lovin out on the road
Now she's the only reason I still come home
Her aching smile I could never turn down
I can see her now dancin in the crowd
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I'm just a reckless child
Born to the wild
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh
A set of broken wings
Fallen out the tree
If I were heaven sent would I be so hellbent
On all this misery weighing down on me,
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Gravity
Ohhh Ohh Ohhhhh
Ohhh Ohh Ohhhhh
Ohhh Ohh Ohhhhh
Ohhh Ohh Ohhhhh
The lyrics of "The Wild" by Gabe Lee convey a deep sense of longing, nostalgia, and inner turmoil. The song opens with references to familiar places and experiences, such as Paper Bag, Kentucky Rain, River Town, and Street Parade, hinting at a journey or exploration. The gray sunrise on the interstate and Far away eyes and license plates paint a picture of a solitary traveler observing the world passing by. The singer confesses to leaving behind their love on the road, with only the memory of their partner's aching smile as a reason to return home. This sets the tone of a restless spirit torn between freedom and connection.
The chorus, with the repeated lines "I'm just a reckless child, Born to the wild," highlights the singer's nature as someone destined for adventure and unpredictability. The mention of a set of broken wings fallen out the tree suggests a sense of vulnerability and past mistakes, possibly symbolizing failed attempts at reaching higher aspirations. The questioning of whether being "heaven sent" would result in such a preoccupation with misery and gravity implies a struggle with personal demons and the weight of emotional burdens.
The narrative continues with the singer recounting a moment of serendipity, finding cheap sunglasses in a microtel and hearing wedding bells after indulging in red dirt wine. The encounter with a wandering soul who calls the singer "baby" introduces a new possibility of love and companionship. The plea to "Take all your courage I know we can make it" hints at a desire for a fresh start and the belief in overcoming challenges together. This newfound hope contrasts with the earlier themes of loss and longing.
The repetition of the word "Gravity" in the final lines serves as a metaphor for the internal struggles and external forces that weigh down the singer. Whether it be the pull of past mistakes, the complexities of relationships, or the burdens of existence, gravity represents the inescapable force that shapes our lives. The song concludes with a chorus that echoes the singer's yearning for freedom, redemption, and understanding in the midst of life's uncertainties. Overall, "The Wild" by Gabe Lee captures the poignant journey of a soul navigating the complexities of love, loss, and self-discovery amidst the vastness of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Paper Bag, Kentucky Rain
Reflecting on simple, everyday moments in a small town amidst a rainy day in Kentucky
River Town, Street Parade
Imagining the bustling energy of a street parade in a town near a river
There's a gray sunrise on the interstate
Noticing the dull, unremarkable sunrise while traveling on the highway
Far away eyes and license plates
Observing distant gazes and various out-of-state license plates
Left all my lovin out on the road
Having left behind love and affection during travels
Now she's the only reason I still come home
Hope and longing for the person who makes returning home worthwhile
Her aching smile I could never turn down
The irresistible charm of her pained smile that draws him in
I can see her now dancin in the crowd
Vivid memories of her dancing among the crowd
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Expressing deep emotions and contemplation
I'm just a reckless child
Acknowledging a carefree and impulsive nature
Born to the wild
Inherent connection to the untamed and unpredictable nature of life
Oh a set of broken wings
Symbolic imagery of loss and vulnerability
Fallen out the tree
Metaphorically experiencing a fall or downfall
If I were heaven sent would I be so hellbent
Questioning divine purpose and personal determination
On all this misery weighing down on me, gravity
Acknowledging the heaviness of personal struggles and burdens
Found some cheap sunglasses in a microtel
Discovering inexpensive sunglasses during a stay at a budget hotel
Had some red dirt wine, heard wedding bells
Recalling a rustic experience with wine and the romantic notion of marriage
There's a wandering soul, calling me baby
Feeling a connection to a free-spirited individual who affectionately calls him 'baby'
Take all your courage I know we can make it
Encouraging bravery and faith in a shared journey towards a better future
Gravity
Symbolizing the pull of hardships and challenges in life
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Written by: Gabe Lee
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