Run Wild
Hardwell Lyrics


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I remember how we used to be free
Listen to nothing but our fears
Hop to the sound of our own run speed
Oh we locked ourselves away and tied up the beast
But we're only waiting for the moment to break free
Can you hear my heart howl at the sky?
It's the wolf that I keep deep inside
I've been holding back but tonight
Tonight we run wild!
Tonight we run wild
Tonight we run wild
Tonight we run wild
Tonight we run wild
There is no deny in what we're made of
See how your eyes reflect the moon
Feel how your instincts become blurred to love
Oh 'cause you can try your best to keep in the crown
But it's only waiting for the moment to break out
Can you hear my heart howl at the sky?
It's the wolf that I keep deep inside
I've been holding back but tonight
Tonight we run wild!
Can you hear my heart howl at the sky?
It's the wolf that I keep deep inside
I've been holding back but tonight
Tonight we run wild




Tonight we run wild
Tonight we run wild

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "Run Wild" by Hardwell reminisce about a time when the singer and their compatriots were unrestrained by societal norms and only followed their own instincts. The verse "Listen to nothing but our fears, Hop to the sound of our own run speed" indicates a time when the singer and company were wild and free in their actions. The lyrics then shift to the present, where the singer and their compatriots have been subdued and shackled by the confines of society, but the beast inside is itching to break free. The phrase 'It's the wolf that I keep deep inside' suggests that the singer is referring to an untamed aspect of themselves that they have been attempting to suppress. The second verse then describes the difficulty they face in trying to restrain this instinctive and wild aspect of themselves, "Feel how your instincts become blurred to love, Oh ‘cause you can try your best to keep in the crown But it’s only waiting for the moment to break out"


The chorus, "Can you hear my heart howl at the sky? It's the wolf that I keep deep inside, I've been holding back but tonight, Tonight we run wild," captures the essence of the song, with the singer yearning to shake away from societal constraints and release their animalistic side. It conveys the idea that it is time to let go of the forces controlling them and return to a time of free spiritedness by letting their instincts take over.


Overall, "Run Wild" is a song that encourages a release from societal and personal restraints, launching oneself free from any limits, and evokes a strong emotional response.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember how we used to be free
Recalling the days when freedom was a part of our life.


Listen to nothing but our fears
Only being aware of our own anxiousness.


Hop to the sound of our own run speed
Following our mind and body's inclination to move without thinking.


Oh we locked ourselves away and tied up the beast
Our inhibition and fears have restrained us from true expression.


But we're only waiting for the moment to break free
Anticipating the opportunity to release ourselves from the confinement.


Can you hear my heart howl at the sky?
It’s about the feeling of the soul which wants to burst out.


It's the wolf that I keep deep inside
Referring to the primal and untamed aspect that everyone has within them.


I've been holding back but tonight
Confining our true identity and holding it back from expressing is over tonight.


Tonight we run wild!
Tonight, we set free our soul and lose ourselves in freedom and enjoyment.


There is no deny in what we're made of
There is no doubt about the basic emotions and instincts that we should not suppress.


See how your eyes reflect the moon
Expressing the beauty of our outlook and perception of the world around us.


Feel how your instincts become blurred to love
The feeling of losing our control and letting ourselves be drown in love.


Oh 'cause you can try your best to keep in the crown
We may try our best to confine that untamed aspect of our identity, but we cannot do it for long.


But it's only waiting for the moment to break out
It’s about how the untamed and wild part of our identity is just waiting for the right time to be released.


Can you hear my heart howl at the sky?
The sensation of freeing the soul that longs to break free.


I've been holding back but tonight
Confining and suppressive behavior will no longer be a part of us tonight.


Tonight we run wild!
Tonight, we will be free from our inhibitions and let ourselves be lost in entertainment.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: r van de corput, j siewertz van reesema, j van der voort, a krabman

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@miftakhulfarik1409

Lyric:

I remember how we use to be free
Listen to nothing but our feelings
Walked to the sound of our own drums beating

We locked ourselves away and tied up the beast
But we're only waiting for the moment to break free

Can you hear my heart howl at the sky
It's the wolf that I keep deep inside
I've been holding her back but tonight
Tonight we run wild

Tonight we run wild
Tonight we run wild

Tonight we run wild

Tonight we run wild

There is no denying what we're made of
See how your eyes reflect the moonlight
Feel how your instincts come back to life

Cause you can try your best to keep it locked down
But it's only waiting for the moment to break out

Can you hear my heart howl at the sky
It's the wolf that I keep deep inside
I've been holding her back but tonight
Tonight we run wild

Can you hear my heart howl at the sky
It's the wolf that I keep deep inside
I've been holding her back but tonight
Tonight we run wild

Tonight we run wild

Tonight we run wild
Tonight we run wild



All comments from YouTube:

@thehardrick

It’s been 6 years and still one the Hardwell’s best songs.

@evr9055

When that drop kicks in at 1:03 .. and you're abit dissatisfied. but then at 1:30 you go fucking MENTAL.

@tonymaverick1095

Exactly

@xedarkrunner5167

This is one of my favorite driving songs.
At around 1:03 it slowly starts to build, that's when you check your surroundings for cops.
At 1:20 you get an instant adrenaline rush as you downshift starting to build boost.
At 1:30 you floor it and you will really feel what freedom is!!! 8D

@daytrinnlawson313

you said it brother

@daytrinnlawson313

heeeeeellll yeeeeeeeaaaah

@Jeff-um4ee

hahaha nice

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