Running Wild
Halford (LiveMC) Lyrics


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I move as fast as I can
I like to get around
I'm crazy like a mad man
My feet don't touch the ground

I move amongst the night life
And they just step aside
'Cause when they see me coming
They know I'm running wild

Dead or alive
There's nothing that bothers me at all
I take on all comers
They back off or they fall

They raise their hands to stop me
I laugh, and I defy
'Cause what's the point in living
Unless you're living wild?

No chains can hold me down
I always break away

I never hear society tell me what to do or say
I'll taste the life that pleases me
Or raise a storm for all the world to see

I never stumble, never fall
Never stop for rest
I rebel, but I walk tall
And I demand respect

I move amongst the night life
And they just step aside
'Cause when they see me coming
They know I'm running wild

I'm running wild




Get outta my way
I'm running wild

Overall Meaning

The song "Running Wild" by Halford (LiveMC) is a celebration of individuality and living life on one's own terms. The singer describes himself as a madman, constantly on the move and refusing to be slowed down by anyone or anything. He moves through the night life with ease, and people instinctively step aside when they see him coming because they know he is someone who cannot be held back by society's constraints.


The singer is proud of his rebellious spirit and willingness to defy anyone who tries to hold him back. He sees no point in living life unless he can live it to the fullest, tasting all the things that please him and raising storms for all the world to see. He is confident and unafraid, never stumbling or falling, and demanding respect from those around him.


Overall, "Running Wild" is a song about freedom and living life on one's own terms. It celebrates those who refuse to be held back by society's rules and norms, and who are unafraid to take risks and pursue their own passions.


Line by Line Meaning

I move as fast as I can
I am constantly in motion, pushing myself to move at the fastest possible pace.


I like to get around
I enjoy exploring and experiencing new things, going to different places and meeting new people.


I'm crazy like a mad man
I am intense and passionate, willing to take risks and live life to the fullest without fear of consequences or judgment.


My feet don't touch the ground
I am light and free, unencumbered by the limitations and restrictions that control others.


I move amongst the night life
I am drawn to the excitement and energy of the after-hours, seeking the thrill of the unknown and the unexplored.


And they just step aside
Others recognize my power and energy, and fear confronting me or standing in my way.


'Cause when they see me coming
People know that I am a force to be reckoned with, and that they should be cautious around me.


They know I'm running wild
I am not bound by the conventions and expectations of society, and I embrace my freedom and independence.


Dead or alive
I am fearless and unafraid, willing to confront any challenge and face any danger.


There's nothing that bothers me at all
I am centered and confident, unshaken by the opinions or actions of others.


I take on all comers
I am competitive and unyielding, unwilling to back down from any challenge.


They back off or they fall
My strength and conviction intimidates others, and they either avoid confronting me or are quickly defeated.


They raise their hands to stop me
Others try to control or restrain me, but I refuse to be held back or constrained by their expectations.


I laugh, and I defy
I find humor in the attempts of others to limit or control me, and I continue to assert my independence and freedom.


'Cause what's the point in living
I believe that life is about experiencing and enjoying every moment, and that the only way to do so is to embrace one's wild and reckless side.


Unless you're living wild?
Without taking risks and being fearless, life is dull and unfulfilling.


No chains can hold me down
I am unbreakable, unyielding to any attempt to confine or restrict me.


I always break away
I never give up or surrender, always determined to assert my freedom and autonomy.


I never hear society tell me what to do or say
I reject societal norms and expectations, refusing to be influenced or controlled by anyone or anything outside of myself.


I'll taste the life that pleases me
I actively seek out new experiences and pleasures, enjoying every sensation and emotion that comes my way.


Or raise a storm for all the world to see
I am not afraid to make a scene or attract attention, reveling in making a grand entrance or pushing boundaries.


I never stumble, never fall
I am unwavering and steadfast, never faltering or losing my balance.


Never stop for rest
I am always moving, never pausing to take a break or slow down.


I rebel, but I walk tall
I refuse to be cowed or broken by anyone or anything, standing firm and proud at all times.


And I demand respect
I am a force to be reckoned with, and I expect others to recognize and honor my strength and independence.


I'm running wild
I am free and unstoppable, embracing every moment with reckless abandon.


Get outta my way
Others should not attempt to control or contain me, as I will effortlessly crush any obstacle in my path.


I'm running wild
My spirit is untamed and uncontainable, soaring above any attempt to limit or control me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

cachau

I move as fast as I can
I like to get around
I'm crazy like a madman
My feet don't touch the ground
I move amongst the night life
And they just step aside
Cause when they see me coming
They know I'm running wild

Dead or alive there's nothing
That bothers me at all
I take on all comers
They back off or they fall
They raise their hands to stop me
I laugh and I defy
Cause what's the point in living
Unless you're living wild

No chains can hold me down
I always break away
I never hear society
Tell me what to do or say
I taste the life that pleases me
And raise a storm for all the world to see I never stumble, never fall
Never stop for rest
I rebel but I walk tall
And I demand respect

I move amongst the nightlife
And they just step aside
Cause when they see me coming
They know I'm running wild

I'm running wild
I'm running wild
Get outta my way
I'm running wild
I'm running wild
You better believe it
Wild...



All comments from YouTube:

John Beare

The greatest lead singer in metal history..

Voice Guru

I am Glad that I met and Chatted with the greatest Metal singer in the history of "Heavy Metal". Thanks for your contribution to Music history Rob. :)

jausa bowser

one of best recordings ever made

cachau

I move as fast as I can
I like to get around
I'm crazy like a madman
My feet don't touch the ground
I move amongst the night life
And they just step aside
Cause when they see me coming
They know I'm running wild

Dead or alive there's nothing
That bothers me at all
I take on all comers
They back off or they fall
They raise their hands to stop me
I laugh and I defy
Cause what's the point in living
Unless you're living wild

No chains can hold me down
I always break away
I never hear society
Tell me what to do or say
I taste the life that pleases me
And raise a storm for all the world to see I never stumble, never fall
Never stop for rest
I rebel but I walk tall
And I demand respect

I move amongst the nightlife
And they just step aside
Cause when they see me coming
They know I'm running wild

I'm running wild
I'm running wild
Get outta my way
I'm running wild
I'm running wild
You better believe it
Wild...

Herman Helmich

I like his 90's singing voice so much better than his 80's

ShagStars Productions

this is 2000-2001

FatalArrival

Awesome Priest classic \m/ \m/

carapungo

They screw up on the second set of solos, but nevertheless Rob rules!!!

MarianoGF

Better Rob didn't sing this one with Bruce, cause he could mistake it for The Wickerman...

Bob LawBlah

I think you forgot about DIO John... I can see your argument for Halford (I believe he is in top 4 DIO, B.SCOTT, F. MERCURY, HALFORD in no particular order). However, DIO was able to make LEGENDARY albums with THREE different bands, NOT JUST ONE, LIKE HALFORD. Halford wrote legendary music with Judas Priest, but his stuff AFTER leaving the band IS NOT legendary. He is simply doing a "Best Of". DIO's voice is EVERY BIT AS GOOD as Halfords', and Dio's WORK with RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, DIO (Solo career) clearly outdoes Halford's at every turn. I will say however, that I believe that Electric Eye could be the greatest rock song of all time!

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