Wild Eyes
Matthew Mayfield Lyrics


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Young and wild and free
and full of fantasy we search the summer
to find a friend.
Take us higher, whether it's arson or it's wildfire,
We try to catch the ashes as they fly away.
Wicked ways, they swell a mile high
yet all of us still want to ride.
And it's a left turn to the right job,
the wrong man and the ______,
and these wild eyes.
And it's a good look at the last straw
the bad girls and the sweet talk
and their wild eyes, these wild eyes.
Cut the ropes, don't settle in,
Ditch the guidelines and skim the skylines
For an offering.
Reckless ways and fickle crazes
become yesterday's forgotten and abandoned,
and lost along the way.
The blindness is still blindness today.
And it's a left turn to the right job,
the wrong man and the ______,
and these wild eyes.
It's a good look at the last straw
the bad girls and the sweet talk
and their wild eyes, these wild eyes.
Blindly give excitement when
They've clearly lost the way
________ _____ ________
Swing away.
La la, la la, la la, la la, la la
La la, la la, la la, la la, la la
La la, la la, la la, la la, la la
And it's a left turn to the right job,
the wrong man and the ______,
and these wild eyes.
It's a good look at the last straw
the bad girls and the sweet talk
And their wild eyes, these wild eyes.




these wild eyes, these wild eyes
these wild eyes, these wild eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matthew Mayfield's song Wild Eyes speak to the adventurous and daring spirit of youth. The first verse highlights the carefree nature of young people during summer. They are filled with fantasies and search for friends who can take them to greater heights. The chorus refers to the reckless ways of the youth, wanting to ride waves of wickedness and chase after their desires. The phrase 'left turn to the right job, the wrong man, and these wild eyes' implies that the path they are on may not be the right one, and their wild eyes symbolize their unbridled spirit.


The second verse speaks to the need for freedom and breaking away from the rules and constraints imposed by society. The lyrics refer to abandoning guidelines to explore new territories and taking risks that may be forgotten and lost along the way. The chorus reiterates the theme of the adventurous spirit of youth that blindly follows excitement, even if they have clearly lost their way.


Line by Line Meaning

Young and wild and free
We are in our youthful phase, with no restrictions and are free to do whatever we desire.


and full of fantasy we search the summer
With vivid imaginations, we aim to explore summer and all its delights.


to find a friend.
We seek companionship amidst our pursuit of adventure and fun.


Take us higher, whether it's arson or it's wildfire,
We crave excitement, whether it's through destruction or a natural high.


We try to catch the ashes as they fly away.
We attempt to capture the aftermath of our wild actions, not necessarily regretting them but acknowledging their consequences.


Wicked ways, they swell a mile high
Our malicious ways and negative influences grow significantly.


yet all of us still want to ride.
Despite knowing the potentially negative outcomes, we still yearn to indulge in our wild ways.


And it's a left turn to the right job, the wrong man and the ______, and these wild eyes.
Our journey is uncertain and unpredictable with obstacles and wrong paths along the way, and we see things differently with our reckless behavior.


And it's a good look at the last straw the bad girls and the sweet talk and their wild eyes, these wild eyes.
We are aware that we are approaching our breaking point and have encountered manipulative people, which reminds us of our own wild nature.


Cut the ropes, don't settle in, Ditch the guidelines and skim the skylines For an offering.
We refuse to be restrained or limited by societal expectations, instead we seek adventure and unique experiences.


Reckless ways and fickle crazes become yesterday's forgotten and abandoned, and lost along the way.
Our careless behavior and inconsistent interests eventually wander off, forgotten.


The blindness is still blindness today.
Even though we may be inattentive to consequences and risk-taking, we remain ignorant to it all.


Blindly give excitement when They've clearly lost the way ______ _____ ________ Swing away.
We numbly pursue thrilling experiences, even when the risks exceed the excitement. We must embrace the freedom and adventure while we can.


La la, la la, la la, la la, la la
Repeating chorus


these wild eyes, these wild eyes, these wild eyes, these wild eyes
The eyes represent our untamed spirits and desire for excitement.




Writer(s): Matthew Wilson Mayfield

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Comments from YouTube:

sophie krop

love it!!!!! Awesome song Matthew! Loving the new album

Scott V

Fantastic video and song! Amazingly beautiful lyrics too! This is poetry.

Elena Mercuri

I love this song.
Love from Italy x

Christian Sutherland

Love your music! When does the Blue Cut Robbery album come out?

giulia poli

Where can I find the lyrics? :)

Morris Yang

I mean you have that Bruce Springsteen's Feel

Omar Casas

Vocals remind me of Jason Wade.

Tessa Coker

Come to Reno, NV - PLEASE!!

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