A “wild” song I decided to comment about is called “Young, Wild and Free” by Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, and features Bruno Mars. This song is considered to be Pop-rap and was released in 2011. The song was successful and was in the top ten in several categories, including being number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. To add, it was nominated in the Grammy awards in 2013 and received most performed song award in Pop Music Awards. The single also became popular in France, Switzerland, Australia, and many more. The song talks about drinking, smoking, and partying.
One lyric that stands out goes as:
“We’re just having fun
We don’t care who sees
so what we go out
that’s how it’s supposed to be
living young, wild, and free.”
Typically, “wild” is described as something relating to the wilderness, however, they use “wild” as a means of freedom. Drinking, smoking, and partying is viewed as irresponsible and is illegal at the age of 17. However, I believe they use “wild” as going against society and its rules and to be “free”. Being free means to enjoy yourself and not worrying about the repercussions of your actions. The song describes these actions as “wild” because society views it as such, but they see it as having fun. The song is about being young and “having fun” by partying. It is living out your “teenage years” by having fun because that’s the way it “should” be.
On a different note, I remember hearing this song when it got popular and loving it. I didn’t know what the song was about, but it made me feel good and alive. Hearing it now gives me a “nostalgic feeling” of being younger and being free, even though I wasn’t partying or doing anything. Now listening to it at my age, I can understand the meaning behind it. I can relate to feeling “wild” and crazy after having fun and being stress-free.
The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa5B22KAkEk
-Jaileen Gutierrez
This is one of my favorite throwback songs! I loved your analysis of what wild meant in the context of this song. It kind of strays from what wild typically means, and I agree that it has elements in it that make you feel “free.” Great song choice!
What a classic great throwback! This song really emphasizes how kids just want to have fun. Although, the word “wild” in this song isn’t referring to a wild species, as it refers to young children being free having fun. This was great song to write upon!