From the beginning Madilyn displayed deep care and concern for others. By as early as age seven, she was using songwriting as a way to express the joys and sorrows she saw people go through in life.
Madilyn knew she was onto something when a woman with tears brimming in her eyes approached her after hearing one of her songs. The woman was not only touched by her performance but amazed that Madilyn had written the song herself at such a young age. Her writing has developed and continues to connect with her audience in a special way. In Madilyn’s own words, “I hope my songs are relatable and are able to touch peoples’ hearts. My goal is to make people feel something when they listen.”
And Then There Was YouTube. Madilyn’s desire to reach more people with her music hit a wall almost right away. After all she comes from a very tiny town in northern Wisconsin. YouTube was a great resource and extended her audience.
After posting a few music videos with a close friend, Madilyn courageously uploaded her first solo video in the Fall of 2009. Her submission won a cover contest held by fellow YouTuber Kata Hay. That success was all the inspiration Madilyn needed to start her own channel. In November of the same year the Madilyn Bailey channel was launched.
Wildest Dreams
Madilyn Bailey Lyrics
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Drive out of this city, away from the crowds
Thought "Heaven can't help me now"
Nothing lasts forever, but this is gonna take me down
He′s so tall, handsome as hell
He's so bad but he does it so well
I can see the end as it begins
Say you'll remember me
Standing in a nice dress
Staring at the sunset, babe
Red lips and rosy cheeks
Say you′ll see me again
Even if it′s just in your
Wildest dreams, ah-uh-ha
Wildest dreams, ah-uh-ha
I said, "No one has to know what we do"
His hands are in my hair, his clothes are in my room
His voice is a familiar sound
Nothing lasts forever, but this is getting good now
He's so tall, handsome as hell
He′s so bad but he does it so well
I can see the end as it begins
My last request is
Say you'll remember me
Standing in a nice dress
Staring at the sunset, babe
Red lips and rosy cheeks
Say you′ll see me again
Even if it's just in your
Wildest dreams, ah-uh-ha
Wildest dreams, ah-uh-ha
You′ll see me in hindsight
Tangled up with you all night
Burning it down
Some day when you leave me
I bet these memories follow you around
You'll see me in hindsight
Tangled up with you all night
Burning it down
Some day when you leave me
I bet these memories follow you around
Say you'll remember me
Standing in a nice dress
Staring at the sunset
Red lips and rosy cheeks
Say you′ll see me again
Even if it′s just pretend
Say you'll remember me
Standing in a nice dress
Staring at the sunset
Red lips and rosy cheeks
Say you′ll see me again
Even if it's just in your
Wildest dreams, ah-uh-ha
Oh wildest dreams, ah-uh-ha
Wildest dreams, ha-ha
The song "Wildest Dreams" by Madilyn Bailey is about a passionate yet brief relationship with someone who is not good for her. The singer wants to escape her current life and the memories of the relationship by leaving town and starting fresh. However, she cannot deny the intense attraction she has towards this guy who is "tall, handsome as hell" and "bad" but does it "so well". She knows the relationship won't last forever but she wants to be remembered and seen again, even if it's just in his "wildest dreams".
The lyrics evoke a very visual and nostalgic feeling, particularly in the chorus where the singer is described as "standing in a nice dress, staring at the sunset, babe, red lips and rosy cheeks". This image is significant as it highlights how the singer is trying to present herself in the best possible way, hoping that the guy will remember her in a positive light. The nostalgic feeling is also apparent when the singer says "You'll see me in hindsight, tangled up with you all night, burning it down, someday when you leave me, I bet these memories follow you around".
Overall, the lyrics of "Wildest Dreams" are about a relationship that is passionate yet dangerous, and the desire to be remembered by that person even after it's over. It's a reminder that sometimes we choose to live in the moment instead of thinking about the long-term effects of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's get out of this town
Let's leave behind our mundane lives and explore a new world
Drive out of this city, away from the crowds
Escape the urban lifestyle and the chaos associated with it
Thought 'Heaven can't help me now'
The singer is feeling that things are beyond repair
Nothing lasts forever, but this is gonna take me down
Acknowledging that life is temporary and this current situation is unbearable
He's so tall, handsome as hell
The love interest is physically attractive
He's so bad but he does it so well
The love interest is not morally upright, but still manages to attract the singer
I can see the end as it begins
The singer is aware that this fling will come to an end
My one condition is
The artist has a demand to make
Say you'll remember me
Promise to not forget the artist
Standing in a nice dress
The artist wants to be remembered as they are, in a beautiful attire
Staring at the sunset, babe
The singer wants to be remembered in a specific moment with a romantic atmosphere
Red lips and rosy cheeks
The artist wants to be remembered looking their best
Say you'll see me again
Promise to meet the singer in the future
Even if it's just in your
Even if the love interest imagines the meeting in their thoughts
Wildest dreams, ah-uh-ha
The singer just wants to be remembered and cherished in any way possible
I said, 'No one has to know what we do'
The relationship is supposed to be a secret
His hands are in my hair, his clothes are in my room
Physical intimacy has occurred
His voice is a familiar sound
The love interest is a constant presence in the singer's thoughts
Nothing lasts forever, but this is getting good now
The singer is fully immersed in the relationship and ignoring reality
My last request is
This is the last thing the artist is asking for
You'll see me in hindsight
The artist believes that the love interest will have memories of them after the relationship ends
Tangled up with you all night
The artist sees themselves wrapped up with the love interest, not wanting to let go
Burning it down
The relationship is intense and passionate
Some day when you leave me
Acknowledging the possibility of the relationship ending
I bet these memories follow you around
The singer believes the love interest will think about them even after they part ways
Even if it's just pretend
The singer is okay with the love interest pretending to care about them in the future
Oh wildest dreams, ah-uh-ha
Reaffirmation that the singer just wants to be remembered and cherished in any way possible
Writer(s): Sandberg Martin Karl, Max Martin
Contributed by Alice H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Madilyn Bailey
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helena
❤️
Beba 12
great pun 😂😂
Ladida Kalana
It's On ITUNES!!
Juan Carlos
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Aesthetic Veru msp
Madilyn Bailey No!!!!
LarksRadio
In my opinion, this cover completely blows the original out of the water. This is so much more emotional and heavenly and it really sets the mood. Madilyn’s vocals are also soooo impressive and her technique is fresh, beautiful, and original.
Adam Rahman
It’s 5 years now. and i still love this. 💓
neha fatima
Lucille Sjoquist yes exactly I'm listening to it now it's six years now
Emilia Kulikowski
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