Wild Life
OneRepublic Lyrics


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I'm staring at these sudden waterfalls
Tears that don't make sense to me at all
This life's what happens when you're making plans
Don't know what happens next or where I stand

Wanna live this wild life, wild, every day
Ooh
Wanna say the things people never say
Ooh
I'll take all the love and all the pain
Ah
Wanna live this wild life, wild today
Ooh
Ooh

Give me all your love and all your pain
Gonna live this wild life wild today

I'm staring at these faded signs ahead
But all these turns just fill me up with dread
But life's what happens when you're making plans
Dive or step right in but please don't stand
Ooh

Wanna live this wild life, wild, every day
Ooh
Wanna say the things people never say
Ooh
I'll take all the love and all the pain
Ah
I want to live this wild life wild today
Ooh
Ooh

Give me all your love and all your pain
Gonna live this wild life wild today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Wild Life" by OneRepublic depict a sense of confusion and uncertainty in life. The singer finds themselves overwhelmed by unexpected emotions and experiences, symbolized by "sudden waterfalls" and "tears that don't make sense." They acknowledge that life often takes unexpected twists and turns, leaving them unsure of what comes next or where they stand.


Despite the uncertainty, the singer expresses a desire to live a wild and authentic life. They want to embrace the unpredictable nature of existence, saying and doing things that others may shy away from. They are willing to take both the love and the pain that come with living life to the fullest.


In the second verse, the singer reflects on the uncertainty ahead, represented by "faded signs" and a sense of dread. They acknowledge that life happens when you're busy making plans, suggesting that it's important to be flexible and open to new experiences. The singer urges themselves to dive into life, rather than standing on the sidelines, highlighting the importance of taking risks and seizing opportunities.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm staring at these sudden waterfalls
I am gazing at unexpected and overwhelming emotions


Tears that don't make sense to me at all
Crying uncontrollably, even though the reason is unclear


This life's what happens when you're making plans
The unpredictability of life when you try to plan ahead


Don't know what happens next or where I stand
Feeling uncertain about the future and your position in life


Wanna live this wild life, wild, every day
Desiring to embrace a thrilling and adventurous lifestyle on a daily basis


Wanna say the things people never say
Longing to express thoughts and words that are often left unsaid by others


I'll take all the love and all the pain
Being willing to experience both love and pain in life


Wanna live this wild life, wild today
Yearning to live a lively and unrestricted life in the present


Give me all your love and all your pain
Requesting to receive both love and pain from someone


Gonna live this wild life wild today
Deciding to live a wild and adventurous life without hesitation


I'm staring at these faded signs ahead
Looking at unclear and unclear signals of what lies ahead


But all these turns just fill me up with dread
Feeling anxious and fearful about the upcoming decisions and choices


Dive or step right in but please don't stand
Either fully commit and immerse yourself or avoid hesitating but not having a standstill


Give me all your love and all your pain
Requesting to receive both love and pain from someone


Gonna live this wild life wild today
Deciding to live a wild and adventurous life without hesitation




Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Downtown Music Publishing, SODRAC
Written by: Brent Michael Kutzle, John Nathaniel, Ryan B Tedder

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@earth527

Beautiful video
Beautiful song
Beautiful voice
Beautiful ocean
Wonderful editing
Just Beautiful and
I wanna live this wild life
Wild today and
I wanna say things people never say
We will give you all the love and all the love.



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This is that kind of song to listen to while walking in the woods and thinking about how messed up everything in our lives are. The perfect kind of satisfaction. ❤️

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