Wild One
Troy Cartwright Lyrics


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She didn't just rain, she poured
Blew through those swingin' doors
Nah, she wasn't just any storm
She was a wild one

I was brand new from out of town
She said you free, wanna sit on down?
We burned the night down to the ground
It was a wild one

I should've seen it comin
That smile's a smokin' gun
I should've took off runnin'
But some things you can't run from
Yeah, tryin to hold onto her
Was like tryin' to catch the wind
She blew right in, messed me up
But you get what you get
When you mess with a wild one
With a wild one

Yeah, we were mustangs goin' fast
Burned too bright it couldn't last
I never had another summer like that
It was a wild one

It was about all I could take
Watchin' her just walk away
Yeah, damn, that heartbreak
It was a wild one

I should've seen it comin
That smile's a smokin' gun
I should've took off runnin'
But some things you can't run from
Yeah, tryin to hold onto her
Was like tryin' to catch the wind
She blew right in, mess me up
But you get what you get
When you mess with a wild one
With a wild one
She with a wild one, mm

She got me high and made me crash
What I did expect with a girl like that?

I should've seen it comin'
That smile's a smokin' gun
I should've took off runnin'
But some things you can't run from
Yeah, tryin to hold onto her
Was like tryin' to catch the wind
She blew right in, mess me up
But you get what you get
When you mess with a wild one
With a wild one




She's a wild one, mmhm
A wild one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Troy Cartwright's "Wild One" describe a relationship with a woman who leaves a lasting impact on the singer. She is described as a "wild one," a metaphor for a free-spirited and unpredictable person who enters the singer's life and causes chaos. The singer is initially drawn to her and becomes caught up in her wild ways, but he eventually realizes that she is too unpredictable and unstable for him to handle. He compares trying to hold onto her with trying to catch the wind, suggesting that he cannot control her actions or influence her decisions. Although their relationship ends painfully, the singer reflects on their time together as a transformative experience that he will never forget.


The lyrics of "Wild One" convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for a past love. The singer remembers the good times he had with the woman but also acknowledges that their relationship was ultimately unsustainable. He blames himself for not seeing the warning signs earlier and for getting caught up in her dangerous charm. However, he does not regret their time together, knowing that she was a wild spirit who taught him how to let go and live in the moment. Overall, the song expresses a common human experience of falling in love with someone who ultimately leads to heartbreak but leaves a lasting impact on the person's life.


Line by Line Meaning

She didn't just rain, she poured
She came into his life with intensity and without restraint


Blew through those swingin' doors
She made a grand entrance, making her presence known


Nah, she wasn't just any storm
She was a unique and powerful force to be reckoned with


She was a wild one
She was untamed and unpredictable, living life on her own terms


I was brand new from out of town
He was naive and inexperienced in love


She said you free, wanna sit on down?
She invited him to join her in her wild ways


We burned the night down to the ground
They lived life to the fullest, indulging in every wild desire


It was a wild one
Their experiences together were full of excitement and danger


I should've seen it comin
He should have realized the danger of getting involved with someone so reckless


That smile's a smokin' gun
Her beauty and charm were too alluring to resist


I should've took off runnin'
He should have avoided getting involved with her in the first place


But some things you can't run from
He couldn't resist temptation, despite knowing the risks


Yeah, tryin to hold onto her
He tried to keep her in his life, despite the chaos she brought


Was like tryin' to catch the wind
It was impossible to control or contain her wild spirit


She blew right in, messed me up
She came into his life and turned it upside down


But you get what you get
He got exactly what he signed up for by getting involved with her


When you mess with a wild one
Getting romantically involved with someone so unpredictable comes with risks and consequences


Yeah, we were mustangs goin' fast
Their relationship was passionate, but ultimately unsustainable


Burned too bright it couldn't last
Their relationship was too intense to be sustained over the long term


I never had another summer like that
He cherishes the memories of their wild time together, but knows he can never repeat it


It was a wild one
Their time together was full of excitement and danger


It was about all I could take
The intensity of their relationship became too much for him to handle


Watchin' her just walk away
Losing her was a painful experience for him


Yeah, damn, that heartbreak
The pain of losing her was intense and long-lasting


She got me high and made me crash
Her presence in his life was exhilarating, but ultimately led to his downfall


What I did expect with a girl like that?
He knew the risks of getting involved with someone so unpredictable, but couldn't resist


She's a wild one
She will always be untamed and unpredictable, and their time together will always remain a wild memory


A wild one
Their relationship was defined by the excitement and danger of living life on the edge




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emily Landis, Jason Massey, Troy Dixon

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ItzNug

I can’t wait till the day he completely blows up and gets big

Troy Cartwright

same

Alice1blue

Troy cartwright gots a calming voice; it is just beautiful to listen to. This song takes me to a nostalgic place and makes me just wanna 💃

Robert Taylor

Troy you never stop amazing me ,such peaceful listening and your music decompressed me after a long hard day , Your Talent continues to grow as your audience , me and my wife support you to our friends 🙏🍺cheers to you once again

Troy Cartwright

I appreciate it very much Robert!

S K

Love this song. His voice is awesome. ❤

Nicole Cameron

I’m so glad this is out now I love this song so much and love your voice ❤❤❤ please never give up your amazing.

Nicole Cameron

Yw I love being here to hear everything you come out with your an inspiration to me I wish we could Collab

Troy Cartwright

thanks for bein here Nicole :)

Michelle L

love it Troy and G see you sing in person ❤🎶🎶🎼

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