The Wild
Vagabon Lyrics


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I left my home in a rush
Counting my stars in the dark
Leaving my body behind for all I meant to get away with

Who will I trust to be right?
Can't trust myself to be right
Feels like I'm losing my mind
Feels like I'm going insane
And all the wild, they're here to get me
They're here to get me

Gotta find out what it's like
Mother and dad are just alike
She saw and told me to stay away
She saw and told me to stay away

Who will I trust to be right?
Can't trust myself to be right
Feels like I'm losing my mind
Feels like I'm going insane
And all the wild, they're here to get me
Here to get me

I left my home in a rush
Counting my stars in the dark
Leaving my body behind for all I meant to get away with

Who will I trust to be right?
Can't trust myself to be right
Feels like I'm losing my mind
Feels like I'm going insane
And all the wild, they're here to get me




Here to get me
They're here to get me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Vagabon's song "The Wild" convey a sense of restlessness, inner turmoil, and the struggle to find trust and stability. The singer of the song appears to be someone who feels disconnected from their home and their own body. Leaving in haste, they leave behind everything they intended to escape from. The use of counting stars in the dark suggests a search for meaning or guidance amidst the uncertainty.


The repeated line "Who will I trust to be right?" reflects a lack of confidence in one's own judgment, perhaps due to past experiences or a feeling of being betrayed. The singer feels like they are losing their sanity and fears that they are on the brink of madness. The mention of "the wild" adds a mysterious element, hinting at external forces or individuals that threaten to engulf or harm the singer.


As the song progresses, the singer mentions their mother and father being alike and warning them to stay away. It suggests a strained relationship or possibly a dysfunctional family dynamic, where the singer may have inherited some negative traits or experiences from their parents.


Overall, "The Wild" captures feelings of unease, vulnerability, and a search for stability and trust amidst chaos and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

I left my home in a rush
I hastily abandoned my place of comfort


Counting my stars in the dark
Reflecting on my hopes and dreams amidst uncertainty


Leaving my body behind for all I meant to get away with
Leaving my physical self behind in pursuit of escaping the consequences of my actions


Who will I trust to be right?
Whom can I rely on for guidance and truth?


Can't trust myself to be right
I lack confidence in my own judgment


Feels like I'm losing my mind
I am experiencing a sense of mental disarray


Feels like I'm going insane
I feel like I'm losing my sanity


And all the wild, they're here to get me
All the unpredictable forces of the world are after me


Gotta find out what it's like
I must discover the true nature of things


Mother and dad are just alike
My parents have similar characteristics


She saw and told me to stay away
She observed and advised me to keep my distance


Here to get me
They are here to capture or harm me




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Written by: Laetitia Tamko

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