Wild Night
John Mellencamp/Me'Shell NdegéOcello Lyrics


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As you brush your shoes and stand before your mirror
And you comb your hair and grab your coat and hat
And you walk the streets trying to remember
All those wild nights breeze through your mind
And everything looks so complete
When you´re walking out on the street
And the wind catches your feet
And sends you flying, crying
Oooh, oo-ooh wee the wild night is calling
All the girls walked by dressed up for each other
And the boys do the boogie woogie on the corner of the street
And the people passing by just stare with the wild wonder
And the inside jukebox roars just like thunder
And everything looks so complete
When you´re walking out on the street
And the wind catches your feet
And sends you flying, crying
Oooh, oo-ooh wee the wild night is calling
The wild --- night is calling
Come on out and dance
Come on out and make romance
Come on out and dance
Come on out and make romance
And everything looks so complete
When you´re walking out on the street
And the wind catches your feet
And sends you flying, crying




Oooh, oo-ooh wee the wild night is calling
Oooh, oo-ooh wee the wild night is calling

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Mellencamp's song Wild Night seem to be an ode to the experience of letting go and living free on a wild night out. The beginning of the song describes preparing oneself for a wild night out, as the singer brushes their shoes, combs their hair, and dons their coat and hat. The singer then walks the streets, recalling wild nights of the past and feeling the catching wind under their feet, crying out with excitement. The chorus repeats the hook, "Oooh, oo-ooh wee the wild night is calling," encouraging listeners to come out and dance and make romance.


Throughout the song, Mellencamp captures the energy of a wild night out, the kind of night where everything feels complete and the world is full of wonder. He paints a picture of girls dressed up for each other, boys boogieing on the street corner, and people passing by in wild wonder. The jukebox roars like thunder, adding to the excitement of the night. Mellencamp's repetition of the phrase "the wild night is calling" serves to remind listeners to embrace the moment and let loose.


Overall, the song is a celebration of the liberating feeling that comes with losing oneself in a wild night out. Mellencamp encourages listeners to let go of inhibitions, to dance, and to make romance. Wild Night is a lively song with a memorable hook that continues to captivate listeners decades later.


Line by Line Meaning

As you brush your shoes and stand before your mirror
As you prepare yourself for a night out, taking care of even the smallest details.


And you comb your hair and grab your coat and hat
You are making sure you look your best and are ready to face the night air.


And you walk the streets trying to remember
You knowingly or unknowingly indulge in memories of past wild nights while walking down the streets.


All those wild nights breeze through your mind
Memories of wild nights come back to the surface, giving you a feeling of excitement for what's to come.


And everything looks so complete
Everything seems perfect as you step out into the wild night and feel alive.


When you´re walking out on the street
As you start walking on the street towards your destination.


And the wind catches your feet
The wind picks up and you feel the thrill of the night air as it moves around you.


And sends you flying, crying
You are so overwhelmed and excited by the experience that you may be crying tears of joy.


Oooh, oo-ooh wee the wild night is calling
The call of the wild night is irresistible and fills you with a sense of adventure and excitement.


All the girls walked by dressed up for each other
You notice girls walking by, dressed up for themselves rather than to impress anyone else.


And the boys do the boogie woogie on the corner of the street
You see boys dancing and having fun on the corner of the street like they don't have a care in the world.


And the people passing by just stare with the wild wonder
People around you look at each other in awe and admiration of the night, marvelling at the beauty around them.


And the inside jukebox roars just like thunder
The music coming from the bar is so loud it sounds like a thunderous roar, adding to the experience of the night.


The wild --- night is calling
The untamed, adventurous nature of the night is beckoning with irresistible force.


Come on out and dance
Let loose and dance like nobody's watching, surrendering yourself to the wildness of the night.


Come on out and make romance
Have a romantic adventure, enjoying the wildness of the night with someone you love.


And everything looks so complete
All of the pieces of the night are falling into place and you are filled with a sense of satisfaction and completion.


When you´re walking out on the street
As you continue to walk around enjoying the night air.


And the wind catches your feet
The wind picks up again, tickling your feet, adding to the adventure of the wild night.


And sends you flying, crying
You are taken aback by the sheer thrill of the moment, feeling like you are flying with excitement.


Oooh, oo-ooh wee the wild night is calling
The excitement of the wild night continues to call out to you, urging you to take advantage of every moment.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lionaryp

As you brush your shoes
Stand before the mirror
And you comb your hair
Grab your coat and hat
And you walk, wet streets
Tryin' to remember
All the wild night breezes
In your mem'ry ever
And ev'rything looks so complete
When you're walkin' out on the street
And the wind catches your feet
Sends you flyin', cryin'
Wild night is calling, alright
Wild night is calling
And all the girls walk by
Dressed up for each other
And the boys do the boogie-woogie
On the corner of the street
And the people, passin' by
Stare in wild wonder
And the inside juke-box
Roars out just like thunder
And ev'rything looks so complete
When you walk out on the street
And the wind catches your feet
And sends you flyin', cryin'
Wild night is calling
Alright
Wild night is calling, alright
The wild night is calling
The wild night is calling
Come on out and dance
Whoa, come on out and make romance
Yes, indeed
Come on out and dance
Come on out, make romance
The wild night is calling, alright
The wild night is calling
Come on out an dance
Yeah, come on out 'n make romance
Come on out and dance, alright
Come on out, n' make romance.



All comments from YouTube:

@Maniac_2084

That bassline is absolutely infectious...such a great duet! huge props to Me'Shell for bringing her uniqueness to this killer 90s track.

@thesaint9276

one of the few songs that can live up to the original

@savannah82374

This was one of my favorite get dressed to go out songs in my 20's And I'm 46 now lol 😆 I'm still in love with it

@codyanderson5215

I am sure you Rock that dress better than you did back then

@savannah82374

@Cody Anderson ok lik

@johnmellencamp9644

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹🎻 I have you to be most thankful for 🎻🎻🌹

@vanessalawrence1008

Me too, 47 here. Love getting ready and hitting the town.

@vanessalawrence1008

Love John Mellencamp. Have since I was a kid. ❤️

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@rockobattino3318

Me’Shell Ndegeocello took this song to another level.. she kills it.

@tinaprice3497

Agree!!

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