Wilder Than the Rest
Read Southall Band Lyrics
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All we needed is keystone light, and a pasture full of friends
Daddy′s told their daughters, "Won't you stay away from them?"
Don′t let me catch you runnin' 'round there ever again
We were wilder than the rest
Didn′t have no one to impress
Just like our daddies were back in their prime
Chasin′ women and killin' time
We weren′t no rich men's sons, so we would work that 8:00 to 5:00
Boss man would laugh at our swelled up heads and our rued shot eyes
Well I got fired one summer, and it wasn′t for being late
Boss man put 2 and 2 together, his daughter was about my age
We were wilder than the rest
Didn't have no one to impress
Just like our daddies were back in their prime
Chasin' women and killin′ time
Chasin′ women and killin' time
Yeah we′re grown up now, ain't real calm
We still get together when we can, Just to tie one off
′Cept for me and a few, we hadn't said no vows
We got plenty of years to grow up, but for now
We′ll be wilder than the rest
We ain't got no one to impress
Just like our daddies were back in their prime
Chasin' women and killin′ time
Keep on, chasin′ women and killin' time
The song "Wilder Than the Rest" by Read Southall Band is a song about growing up in a small town, being wild and carefree, and not worrying about impressing anyone. The first verse describes how they would hang out with friends and drink Keystone Light, while their fathers warned their daughters to stay away from them. The chorus emphasizes that they were wilder than everyone else, didn't need to impress anyone, and were just like their fathers when they were younger, chasing women and killing time.
The second verse talks about how they weren't rich, so they had to work regular jobs from 8:00 to 5:00, and their bosses would make fun of them for being hungover. The singer even got fired for getting too close to his boss's daughter. But despite all of this, they still remained wild and carefree. The third verse talks about how they're grown up now but still get together to have a good time. They haven't settled down yet, and they're not going to worry about it until they have to. They'll just keep on chasing women and killing time.
The song is a great representation of small-town life and how young people often feel free of responsibilities and able to just have fun without worrying about the future. It highlights the importance of close-knit groups of friends and how they can provide support and fun in tough times. The lyrics are cleverly written, and the melody is catchy and upbeat, making it an enjoyable song to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
We grew up, wilder than the rest
We were raised to be more daring and adventurous than our peers.
All we needed is keystone light, and a pasture full of friends
We didn't require much to have a good time in each other's company.
Daddy's told their daughters, "Won't you stay away from them?"
Fathers cautioned their daughters not to associate with us.
Don't let me catch you runnin' 'round there ever again
A warning to stay away from us, with consequences if one disobeyed.
We weren't no rich men's sons,
We didn't have wealthy fathers.
so we would work that 8:00 to 5:00
We worked typical jobs with regular hours.
Boss man would laugh at our swelled up heads and our rued shot eyes
Our boss found humor in the way we carried ourselves and our hungover appearance.
Well I got fired one summer, and it wasn't for being late
I lost my job for a reason other than tardiness, perhaps due to my behavior outside of work.
Boss man put 2 and 2 together, his daughter was about my age
My boss fired me after realizing I had a romantic interest in his daughter.
Yeah we're grown up now, ain't real calm
We're adults, but still not particularly composed or subdued.
We still get together when we can, Just to tie one off
We still gather to drink and unwind with each other.
′Cept for me and a few, we hadn't said no vows
Most of us are unmarried, though there are exceptions.
We got plenty of years to grow up, but for now
We have time to mature, but for the present moment,
We'll be wilder than the rest
We will continue to be more adventurous than others.
We ain't got no one to impress
There's no need to seek the approval of others.
Just like our daddies were back in their prime
Our fathers were similar in their behavior when they were our age.
Chasin' women and killin' time
We're mostly focused on pursuing romantic interests and passing the time.
Keep on, chasin' women and killin' time
We plan to continue prioritizing our romantic pursuits and leisure activities.
Writer(s): Robert Read Southall
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