Wild Hearted Son
The Cult Lyrics

Wild hearted son
The singer identifies himself as a wild-hearted son, implying that he is a free-spirited person who doesn't conform to societal norms.

Baby, the world didn't want me to run
The singer suggests that the world tried to hold him back from pursuing his desires and that he had to overcome obstacles to achieve his goals.

To try and break me down to my knees, yeah
The singer asserts that others tried to destroy his self-esteem and make him feel powerless by pushing him down.

Well now
The artist is about to explain how he overcame the obstacles and challenges that he faced in life.

You know, I shoot from the hip now
The artist now handles situations with a bold and confident attitude, trusting his instincts rather than second-guessing himself.

My fist raised in the air
The singer displays a powerful and assertive gesture, indicating his strength and conviction.

I'm a whirlwind dreamer, baby
The singer is a person with a lot of ideas and imagination, constantly thinking and dreaming of new things to accomplish.

With my head high in the clouds, yeah
The artist is an idealist, with his sights set on lofty goals and aspirations.

Ow, don't take me too lightly
The artist warns others not to underestimate him, as he is a formidable person who has overcome many challenges in life.

I got the blues power, baby
The artist has strength and resilience, which comes from his painful experiences, which he refers to as the 'blues'.

I'm just a breed of society
The singer is a unique individual who doesn't fit the mold of conventional society.

I'm pushin' hard and stealin' free
The artist is striving for success and is willing to take risks and seize opportunities to achieve his goals.

Don't you try to lay no trip on me, yeah
The singer warns others not to try and manipulate him, as he is confident and independent and will not be easily influenced.

I'm comin' down like a rolling stone
The singer is determined and unstoppable, and nothing will stand in his way.

Hey mama, the world didn't want me to run
The singer is referring to his mother, telling her that he defied the odds and overcame the obstacles that were put in front of him.

Ow, I was born to the city
The artist was raised in an urban environment, but he has always felt a desire to explore and discover new things outside the city.

But I longed to roam free
The artist has a strong desire to be free and explore new places, even if it means leaving behind what is familiar to him.

Got a screaming horse in my belly
The singer has a wild and passionate spirit that he compares to a horse that he is trying to control.

Scar on my heart
The singer has been hurt in the past, and these experiences have left a lasting impact on him.

I live outside of convention
The artist doesn't follow traditional ways of thinking or behaving but instead chooses to live his life on his terms.

You know the people who stare
The artist is aware that others judge him for his choices and nonconformity.

'Cause I'm a wild hearted son
The artist reminds the listener that he is a free-spirited and independent person who follows his own path in life.

Lil' honey, the world didn't want me to run
The singer addresses someone he cares for, calling her 'lil honey,' and letting her know that the world attempted to hold him back from pursuing his dreams.

Wild hearted son, son, baby, yeah
The artist repeats the phrase 'wild-hearted son' as a reminder of who he is, a person who has defied the odds and overcome obstacles to achieve his goals.

The world didn't want me to run
The singer is emphasizing that he had to overcome obstacles and that the odds were against him, but he persevered.

Try to break me down, down down down down
The singer suggests that others wanted to destroy him and knock him down, but he refused to let their negativity get in the way of his dreams and aspirations.

Baby, baby, yeah yeah
The singer uses this phrase as an exclamation of triumph, expressing his joy at having overcome the obstacles put in front of him.