Wild Ones
Youth Avoiders Lyrics


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I heard a howl the other night
My eyes opened, faced the outside light
Nothing to see except defeat
I think freedom cannot compete
I felt alone watching the streets
Playing the same record on repeat
I wanna hunt like them in the city
To see how it's like, to see how people react
I found arrows stuck in the floor
And some ancient knives stuck in my front door
I figured out what just happened
We lived on their land for far too long
I heard a howl the other night
My eyes opened, faced the outside light
Nothing to see except defeat




It's time to think about your selfish cause
We are the wild ones!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Youth Avoiders’ song Wild Ones talk about the artist's realization and identification with an extinct tribe that used to live in the area where they currently reside. The howl heard by the artist is possibly from a wild animal, but it also reminds them of the tribal heritage that they have lost. The defeated feeling that the artist has come from their understanding that freedom is not something they can achieve in the city as they are too caught up in their own selfish ways. The repetition of playing the same record on repeat shows the monotony of city life that they want to break free from. The lyrics “I wanna hunt like them in the city, to see how it's like, to see how people react” express that the artist wants to rebel against society's norms by embracing their wild instincts. The presence of arrows and ancient knives in his front door indicates a warning from the animal gods to leave their land and respect their ways.


The chorus “We are the wild ones!” is a call to action, inviting listeners to embrace their inner animalistic instincts to escape the mundane and embrace a more authentic existence. The lyrics talk about the need to break free from the cycle of exploitation and domination that humans inflict on nature, and that the wild ones can lead by example. In a way, the song is a plea for people to remember their roots and reconnect with themselves, their environment, and their heritage. The lyrics express that it is time to take responsibility for our actions and to stand up for what we believe in.


Line by Line Meaning

I heard a howl the other night
I became alerted by a distant sound that resembled a howling noise I can't ignore


My eyes opened, faced the outside light
I was startled and my eyes got wide open as soon as I faced the light coming from the outside environment


Nothing to see except defeat
I perceived everything around me as unsuccessful, hopeless and lost


I think freedom cannot compete
I believe that our idea of being able to act, speak or think as we want is not matching with the limitations we face


I felt alone watching the streets
As I watched the empty city streets, I experienced a feeling of solitude even though I was surrounded by buildings and infrastructure


Playing the same record on repeat
Carrying on with the same unproductive routine over and over again, like listening to the same song


I wanna hunt like them in the city
I'm interested in experiencing the thrill of the hunt just as they do it in the city and see firsthand how people react to it


To see how it's like, to see how people react
I want to observe and acknowledge the experience of the thrill of the hunt and the different ways people respond to it


I found arrows stuck in the floor
I discovered multiple arrows that were lodged deeply into the ground


And some ancient knives stuck in my front door
Eventually, I found very old knives jammed inside my front door which seemed unusual and odd


I figured out what just happened
I finally pieced together the events, and comprehended the full meaning of what transpired or took place


We lived on their land for far too long
It occurred to me that we've occupied their land for an extended period of time, and it wasn't a new occurrence


It's time to think about your selfish cause
It's time to avoid focusing only on my personal needs, interests and agenda, and start considering the bigger picture


We are the wild ones!
We're the untamed, liberated and free-spirited individuals, ready to face life's challenges head-on and embrace it for what it is




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