Wild Card
Hunter Hayes Lyrics


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I didn't see it coming
The kiss was so unpredictable
And maybe it's the mystery
In you that I'm addicted to it
It's overrated knowing somebody
So well it takes away the fire

It's funny when you tell me you don't think you're all that interesting
I beg to differ, with you I'm out here on the edge of my seat
And every minute guessing, holding my breath and fueling that fire

And baby you're my wild card
My perfect little twist of fate
You're my first spark, shot in the dark
Favorite part of everything
And baby you're a sweet surprise
Lucky like a shooting star
You're a strong, free, just what I need, wild card

I'm an unexpected dreamer
Just watching through my every day
You don't follow any leader
You make your mark, and make a change
You could see that I was loving, oh
But baby now I'm living the life, yeah
You can blame it on the gravity
The reason that I'm falling
But the truth is I would jump
Girl you're everything I've wanted
It's a revelation, yeah, kind of elevation
Learning to fly

And baby you're my wild card
My perfect little twist of fate
You're my first spark shot in the dark
Favorite part of everything
And baby you're a sweet surprise
Lucky like a shooting star
You're a strong, free, just what I need, wild card

You're my wild card
Got me happy like a holiday
How in the blue been waiting on you praying for your everyday

And baby you're a sweet surprise
Looking like a superstar
You're a strong, free, just what I need, wild card
Oh baby
All I need
All I need
Baby, you're my wildcard
Baby, you're my wild card




You're my wildcard
Baby, you're my wild card

Overall Meaning

The song "Wild Card" by Hunter Hayes is about falling for someone unexpectedly and being addicted to the mystery of that person. The first verse talks about being surprised by a kiss and being addicted to the unknown aspects of a person. The chorus repeats the phrase "baby you're my wild card" to describe the person as a perfect twist of fate, a sweet surprise, and just what the singer needs.


The second verse talks about the unpredictability of the person and how they don't follow any leader but make their own mark. The chorus repeats again and adds the line "got me happy like a holiday" to describe the feeling the person brings to the singer's life. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "you're my wildcard" to emphasize the importance of the person to the singer.


Overall, the song describes the excitement and thrill of falling for someone unexpected and embracing the unknown aspects of a person's personality. It's about celebrating the mystery and unpredictability of love.


Line by Line Meaning

I didn't see it coming
The kiss was unexpected


The kiss was so unpredictable
The kiss was not planned


And maybe it's the mystery
The unknown factor is what draws the singer in


In you that I'm addicted to it
The artist is addicted to the unknown factor in their partner


It's overrated knowing somebody
The idea of knowing someone too well is not exciting


So well it takes away the fire
Knowing someone too well causes things to become repetitive and boring


It's funny when you tell me you don't think you're all that interesting
The singer finds their partner very interesting


I beg to differ, with you I'm out here on the edge of my seat
The artist disagrees and is excited by their partner


And every minute guessing, holding my breath and fueling that fire
The unknown factor keeps the artist on their toes and keeps the excitement alive


And baby you're my wild card
The artist's partner is unpredictable


My perfect little twist of fate
The singer sees their partner as a great surprise


You're my first spark, shot in the dark
The artist's partner is the beginning of something great


Favorite part of everything
The singer loves everything about their partner


And baby you're a sweet surprise
The singer's partner is pleasant and unexpected


Lucky like a shooting star
The singer's partner is lucky to have found them


You're a strong, free, just what I need, wild card
The artist needs someone unpredictable and their partner fits the bill


I'm an unexpected dreamer
The artist is a dreamer, but an unexpected one


Just watching through my every day
The singer is observant and watching their partner every day


You don't follow any leader
The singer's partner is independent


You make your mark, and make a change
The artist's partner is a catalyst for change


You could see that I was loving, oh
The artist's partner could tell that they were in love


But baby now I'm living the life, yeah
The artist's partner has made their life better


You can blame it on the gravity
The singer is falling in love with their partner


The reason that I'm falling
The artist is falling in love


But the truth is I would jump
The singer would willingly fall in love with their partner


Girl you're everything I've wanted
The singer's partner is everything they've ever wanted


It's a revelation, yeah, kind of elevation
Being with the singer's partner is a revelation and a new level of happiness


Learning to fly
Being with the artist's partner is exciting and makes them feel like they're flying


Got me happy like a holiday
Being with the artist's partner is like being on vacation


How in the blue been waiting on you praying for your everyday
The singer has been waiting for their partner and is grateful they are in their life


Looking like a superstar
The singer's partner looks amazing and is a superstar to them


Oh baby
Endearing term for their partner


All I need
The artist only needs their partner


Baby, you're my wildcard
The artist's partner is unpredictable and always keeps things fresh


Baby, you're my wild card
Reaffirmation that the singer's partner is unpredictable


You're my wildcard
Restatement that the artist's partner is unpredictable


Baby, you're my wild card
Final reaffirmation that the singer's partner is unpredictable




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY GEORGE DEAN, HUNTER EASTON HAYES, LUKE ROBERT LAIRD

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Joshua Grant T. Empleo

I didn't see it coming
The kiss was so unpredictable
And maybe it's the mystery
In you that I'm addicted to it
It's overrated knowing somebody so well
It takes away the fire

It's funny when you tell me you don't think you're all that interesting
I beg to differ, with you I'm out here on the edge of my seat
And every minute guessing, holding my breath you're fueling that fire

And baby you're my wild card
My perfect little twist of fate
You're my first spark,
Shot in the dark
Favorite part of everything
And baby you're a sweet surprise
Lucky like a shooting star
You're a strong, free,
Just what I need,
Wild card

I'm an unsuspecting dreamer
Just marching through my every day
You don't follow any leaders
You make your mark, and make a change
You could see that I was living, oh
But baby now I'm living the life, yeah
You can blame it on the gravity
The reason that I'm falling
But the truth is I would jump
And girl you're everything I've wanted
It's a revelation,
Yeah, kind of elevation
Learning to fly

And baby you're my wild card
My perfect little twist of fate
You're my first spark
Shot in the dark
Favorite part of everything
And baby you're a sweet surprise
Lucky like a shooting star
You're a strong, free,
Just what I need,
Wild card

You're my wild card
Got me happy like a holiday
Out of the blue been waiting on you praying for you everyday

And baby you're a sweet surprise
Looking like a superstar
You're a strong, free,
Just what I need,
Wild card

Oh baby, all I need, all I need
You're my wild card, baby,
You're my wild card
You're my wild card, baby,



All comments from YouTube:

Marissa Wingender

He's just, Hunter. There is no other way to describe him. Sheer perfection. β™₯β™₯

Coleen Volk

This is actually one of my favorite songs of his :) I would give anything to find a guy likeΒ  the one Hunter is...sweet, romantic and full of energy!

Liandra Eduarda

6 years later and I'm still in love with this song ❀️

Katie Love

You don't understand how exciting this is! This new album is going to be even more amazing than the last

Vicki Wagner

I think I'm gonna die waiting for the album to come out!!! I absolutely love this song!!!β™‘β™‘

Ellen Nielsen

I can't wait for the new album from this amazingly talented artist! Hunter, you're a big deal and a hero of mine!! Keep on rocking!!! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒβ€οΈ

Brooke Harms

I already loved Hunter before, but the fact that he could say "praying for you everyday" makes me love him so much more. Not many artists would do that <3 <3 <3

Maria Naranjo

Can't wait for the album 😍 your my favorite country singer! πŸ’•

Milly Valvasori

May 6

Frannie P

I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH AND I LITERALLY CANNOT WAIT FOR THE ALBUM TO COME OUT!!!!!

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