"Wild One" (not to be confused with "Color Blue") is an unreleased song by Lana Del Rey. It was written with Justin Parker and any producers of the song are unknown. The track was registered on APRA AMCOS[1] and Harry Fox Agency[2] during 2015 along with "Beautiful People".
Background
Some fans speculate that the track was intended to be included on Lust for Life, however was cut prior to the album being released. The song may originate from the same sessions as "Beautiful People," as it was registered alongside it and was also written with Justin Parker. This may also indicate "Wild One" being an outtake from the Honeymoon sessions, as "Beautiful People" was also considered for inclusion on the album.
A snippet of the song leaked on March 30, 2021. Two versions exist, one recorded in 2012 and the other in 2015. Both versions leaked on March 31, 2021.
Cross-references
- A Saturday night is also mentioned in "Burning Desire" and "Beautiful Player".
- Many lyrical similarities to "Ride" monologue.
- God is referenced in "Pawn Shop Blues", "God Knows I Tried", "Life Is Beautiful" and "Tulsa Jesus Freak", among many others.
- The phrase "God bless America" also appears in "God Bless America - and All the Beautiful Women in It" and "Ben".
Official versions
- 2015 version – 4:05
- 2012 version (Early Mix) – 4:05
Lyrics
Can't be bitter when I talk about him, Mike
I should have known better, but I left without him
And I...
I used to dance for him, dance for him
I used to dance every Saturday night
I used to shake it for him, shake it for him
I want to stay, but there's something ain't right
I'm wild, I'm free
No man can handle me
I write, I sing
Freedom's my love, God is my king
I'm a wild one
I'm a wild one
I ain't no sinner, but sometimes I wonder - why?
It's the middle of the winter, but in my mind it's summer, Mike
Used to move for you, move for you
Was a pleasure and the pleasure was mine
I'm wild, I'm free
No man can handle me
I write and I sing
Freedom's my love, God is my king
I'm a wild one, I'm a wild one
I'm a wild one, I'm a wild one
God bless America
God bless the world at large
Guide these two wheels of ours
Right to the stripes and stars
I'm wild, I'm free
No man can handle me
I write and I sing
Freedom's my love, God is my king
I'm wild, I'm free
No man can handle me
I write and I sing
Freedom's my love, God is my king
I'm a wild one, I'm a wild one
I'm a wild one, I'm a wild one