Wild
Seal [1991] Lyrics


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With you on a clear day, yeah.
If tried I don't think I could end it better this way,
All I have is a photograph.
And if loneliness can hurt as much as being cold.
Come over here woman and touch me you look so electric.
Cause all I ask is a second chance
Stroll on lady.
Stroll on.

Wild laces with diamonds in your hair,
When you smile you make my world resolve and you take over,
Wild laces with diamonds in your hair,
When you smile you make my world resolve and you take over my pain,

Oh Lord,
You got a tear in your eye and a look to match it.
Well maybe you think you just can't get me out of your hair.
Don't try to resist it 'cause,
We're getting stronger,
The closer we become.

You are the best thing in my life
You are the best thing in my life

Stroll on lady.
Stroll on.
And take it to the edge.

Ohh oooh ahhh ahhh oooh ahhh baby.
Oooh-hh. Yeah!
Stroll on lady.
Stroll on

Wild laces with diamonds in your hair,
When you smile you make the world resolve and you take over.
Wild laces with diamonds in your hair,
When you smile you make the world resolve and you take over.
Wild laces with diamonds in your hair,
When you smile you make my world resolve and you take over for

How long?
How long? Oh with my pain
How long?

Nah-nanana na na na na nanana na na na
Nah-na na na na na na na nanana na na na
Nah-na na na na na na na nanana na na na
Nah-nana nana na na na na nanana na na na

Oh and I don't need no one downstairs darlin'
Na na na na na na na nanana na na na

Na na na na na na na nanana na na na
Na na na na na na na nanana na na na
Na na na na na na na nanana na na na

Wild laces with diamonds in your hair,
When you smile you make my world resolve and you take over.
Wild laces with diamonds in your hair,
When you smile you make my world resolve and you take over.
Wild laces with diamonds in your hair,
When you smile you make my world resolve and you take over

All my pain, oh babe

All of my pain love love.
Yeah yeah

All my pain
As you strip off my clothes
Acknowledge my pride
You took away all I got I got
You took away all I got

Take all I got

All I got baby

What I got
What I got
What I got baby

Take what I got baby




Take what I got
Take what I got

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Seal's song “Wild” are somewhat enigmatic, as they are open to multiple interpretations. At the surface level, the song seems to be about the power of love to heal and overcome personal pain and loneliness. Seal sings about a woman who can take over his pain and make his world “resolve” simply by smiling and being near him. He urges her to come closer and touch him, to help him overcome his feelings of isolation and disconnection from the world.


The lyrics also touch on themes of vulnerability and surrender, with Seal admitting that he’s willing to give up everything he has to be with the woman who can take away his pain. This can be seen in lines like “Acknowledge my pride / You took away all I got I got / You took away all I got.” He is essentially saying that he is willing to give up his pride and ego for the sake of true love.


Overall, the song has a melancholy yet hopeful tone, expressing a deep desire for love and connection amidst feelings of isolation and despair. Seal’s soulful vocals and the song’s catchy melody create a powerful emotional resonance that has made it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

With you on a clear day, yeah.
Being with you on a clear day makes me feel happy and content.


If tried I don't think I could end it better this way,
If I had to end things with you, I couldn't think of a better way to do it.


All I have is a photograph.
All I have left of us is a photograph, a reminder of what we once had.


And if loneliness can hurt as much as being cold.
Loneliness can feel just as painful as feeling cold, and it's a feeling I don't want to experience anymore.


Come over here woman and touch me you look so electric.
I find you so captivating and attractive that being near you feels electric, please come over and touch me.


Cause all I ask is a second chance
All I want is another chance with you, nothing more, nothing less.


Stroll on lady.
Please continue walking, my lady.


Wild laces with diamonds in your hair,
Your extravagant hair, adorned with lace and diamonds, is wild and mesmerizing.


When you smile you make my world resolve and you take over,
Your smile has the power to make everything better for me, and I am consumed by you.


Oh Lord,
An expression conveying strong emotions or concerns, typically adoration or despair.


You got a tear in your eye and a look to match it.
You are emotional and it shows, your look lying in perfect harmony with the tear in your eye.


Well maybe you think you just can't get me out of your hair.
Perhaps you feel like you can't get rid of me or that I'm always on your mind.


Don't try to resist it 'cause,
It's futile to resist our connection or feelings for each other.


We're getting stronger,
Our relationship is growing stronger every day.


The closer we become.
As we get closer, our bond deepens.


You are the best thing in my life
You are my everything, the best thing that has ever happened to me.


And take it to the edge.
Push our relationship to its limits, explore the boundaries of our love.


Ohh oooh ahhh ahhh oooh ahhh baby.
An expression of intense emotional arousal, implying a strong sexual attraction to the person being addressed.


Wild laces with diamonds in your hair,
Your beautiful hair, which is adorned with lace and diamonds, continues to captivate and mesmerize me.


How long? How long? Oh with my pain How long?
How much longer will my pain last? How long will it take for me to feel better?


Nah-nanana na na na na nanana na na na Nah-na na na na na na na nanana na na na
Non-lexical words, often used in music to convey emotions, mostly expressing joy or infatuation.


Oh and I don't need no one downstairs darlin'
I don't need anyone else but you, my darling, you're all I need.


All my pain love love.
All the pain caused by our separation can be cured by love, which can also be painful but is worth it.


As you strip off my clothes Acknowledge my pride You took away all I got I got You took away all I got
As we share an intimate moment, please acknowledge that I love myself and accept me as I am. You've taken everything from me, but I wouldn't want it any other way.


Take all I got All I got baby
Take everything that is mine, baby – my love, my heart, everything that I can offer.


What I got What I got What I got baby Take what I got baby Take what I got Take what I got
This repetition implies the singer's vulnerability and willingness to give everything to the person they love, and encourages them to take everything he has to offer.




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