Wild Things
j. irvín dally Lyrics


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Wild thing, you make my heart sing
You make everything groovy, wild thing
Wild thing, I think I love you
But I wanna know for sure
Come on and hold me tight
I love you

Wild thing, you make my heart sing
You make everything groovy, wild thing
Wild thing, I think you move me
But I wanna know for sure
Come on and hold me tight
You move me

Wild thing, you make my heart sing
You make everything groovy, wild thing
Wild thing, you make my heart sing
You make everything groovy, wild thing




Wild thing, you make my heart sing
You make everything groovy, wild thing

Overall Meaning

J. Irvin Dally's song "Wild Things" is an upbeat tune that explicitly expresses the power of wild and uncontained love. The lyrics begin with the singer's declaration that the person being addressed, the "wild thing," makes his "heart sing." The wild thing is a metaphor for the person's unbridled and uncontained personality, which the singer finds refreshing and exhilarating. By expressing his feelings, he acknowledges the magnetic pull of this person and declares his intentions to be with them, but he needs to know if this is the real deal before they can move forward. The repeated phrase, "You make everything groovy, wild thing," emphasizes the carefree nature of their relationship, one in which they can let their guard down and be their true selves.


Overall, "Wild Things" is about exploring a wild and passionate love without reservation, while still being cautious enough to ensure that this "wild thing" is the real deal. The song urges the person being addressed to come closer and hold the singer tight, to make sure their connection is genuine. J. Irvin Dally's "Wild Things" is a celebration of love, freedom, and an unconstrained spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

Wild thing, you make my heart sing
The person addressed by the singer brings joy and excitement to the singer's life.


You make everything groovy, wild thing
The person addressed by the singer brings a positive vibe and liveliness to everything around them.


Wild thing, I think I love you
The singer has developed strong romantic feelings for the person addressed.


But I wanna know for sure
The singer is uncertain about the sincerity and depth of their own feelings and wants confirmation from the person addressed.


Come on and hold me tight
The singer desires physical affection and closeness from the person addressed to strengthen their emotional bond.


I love you
The singer declares their love for the person addressed and wants to take their relationship to the next level.


You move me
The person addressed by the singer elicits a strong emotional response from the singer.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHIP TAYLOR

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Isaiah Davis

so good. love the album.