Wilde made his first album when he was 19, Nothing but Trouble, which was well reviewed in ‘Blues Matters’ and ‘Blues in Britain’. In 2011 he signed a two album deal with Rock the Earth Records. His first album with Rock the Earth, Unleashed, is described as: "An exemplary album with an extraordinary variety of styles" (Bluesbreeker NL) and "Pure, simple and low-down... vocal in classic Sam Cooke Mode" 8/10 (Blues in Britain).
On his latest album Raw Blues, Wilde returns to his roots paying homage to the stripped down Chicago blues that first inspired him to play. Raw Blues features Richard Newman on drums (Rory Gallagher, Steve Marriot, Sam Brown), Stuart Dixon on guitar (Eddie Floyd, Geno Washington, Marcus Malone) and Victoria Smith on Bass (Girls with Guitars, Dani Wilde, The Ramonas).
Wilde has been four times nominated in the British Blues Awards for best Harmonica player (2010/2011/2012/2013) and he has shared the stage with various notable blues artists. He has appeared twice on the Legendary Blues Cruise playing with veterans such as Sherman Robertson, Michael Burks, Earl Thomas and Taj Mahal.
"He will be a big name on the British Blues Scene" (Roots Time NL)
Paranoia
Will Wilde Lyrics
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You know I've been wondering where you've gone
You stay high all the time now
You know I wonder where it all went wrong
You're blazing every morning
And you've been blazing every night
Your mind's so gone now
You say you just wanna chill out
But you know you haven't left the house for days
I believe you're 'bout to lose your mind
Sure 'nuff if you don't change your ways
(HARMONICA SOLO)
You get so paranoid
You must think the whole world's watching you
Sometimes I wonder
What in the world are you gonna do
The lyrics to Will Wilde's song Paranoia tell the story of a friend who is suffering from severe drug addiction, causing him to become paranoid and isolated from the world. The singer is concerned about the well-being of his friend and is wondering what happened that caused him to turn towards substance abuse. The opening lines, "What's happened to you lately? You know I've been wondering where you've gone" express the surprise and confusion of the singer when he sees his friend's behavior changing. He has noticed that his friend is constantly high and not leaving his house, which is causing his mental state to decline. The repeated use of the word "blazing" emphasizes the extent of his drug abuse.
The second verse continues to capture the concern and sadness of the singer as he watches his friend's mind slip away. The line "Your mind's so gone now, I wonder will you ever see the light" highlights the hopelessness that the singer feels as his friend's addiction becomes more severe. By the end of the song, the singer is pleading with his friend to get help before it's too late, as he has become extremely paranoid and is convinced that the whole world is watching him.
Overall, "Paranoia" is a poignant and heartfelt song that highlights the dangers of substance abuse and its devastating effects on the human mind.
Line by Line Meaning
What's happened to you lately?
Asking if something has happened to them recently.
You know I've been wondering where you've gone
Expressing curiosity about their whereabouts.
You stay high all the time now
Noticing a change in their behavior regarding substance use.
You know I wonder where it all went wrong
Reflecting on when the situation started to deteriorate.
You're blazing every morning
Observing that they've started using drugs regularly in the morning.
And you've been blazing every night
Observing that they've started using drugs regularly at night too.
Your mind's so gone now
Noticing the negative impact of substance use on their mental health.
I wonder will you ever see the light
Questioning if they will ever recover and see the truth of their situation.
You say you just wanna chill out
Acknowledging their desire to relax.
But you know you haven't left the house for days
Noticing their isolation and lack of activity.
I believe you're 'bout to lose your mind
Expressing concern about their mental state.
Sure 'nuff if you don't change your ways
Warning them that their behavior will have negative consequences if they don't make a change.
You get so paranoid
Observing that their drug use has made them excessively suspicious.
You must think the whole world's watching you
Noticing their irrational fear about being observed.
Sometimes I wonder
Reflecting on the situation in a thoughtful manner.
What in the world are you gonna do
Expressing uncertainty and questioning what their next steps will be.
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LindaMarks-cd3ww
2/17. Will, Your harp playing blows me away!. Love it when you sing! RIGHTEOUS! BRAVO!
@LindaMarks-cd3ww
2/12. PERFECTION, Will. When you sing the blues it is always so emotional! I love it when you sing
@LindaMarks-cd3ww
OUTSTANDING, Will. Love it when you sing! 10 out of 10. You have soul!
@LindaMarks-cd3ww
OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD! I love it when you sing...it is so A SEXY! Will, you are GOLDEN! BRAVO!
@LindaMarks-cd3ww
1/20. WOW! FIRST TIME THAT I'VE HEARD YOU PLAY THIS PIECE! OUT OF THIS WORLD! ALWAYS LOVE IT WHEN YOU SING!
@LindaMarks-cd3ww
2/15. OUTSTANDING, Will. I love it when you sing!
@LindaMarks-cd3ww
2/7. Excellent, Will. I always love it when you sing! This is so emotional. OUTSTANDING!
@LindaMarks-cd3ww
2/4. Excellent, Will! I always love it when you sing! Outstanding!
@LindaMarks-cd3ww
2/26. RIGHTEOUS, Will. FUNKY!. Love it when you sing! 10 out of 10!
@ClaudiaMitchell-jn7fw
I love your “So Fine”, music ! ✨❤️✨