Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Runnin’ Wild’ by Abbey Lincoln. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Abbey Lincoln or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
My gal and I, we had a fight
And I’m all by myself
I guess she thinks now that she’s gone
I’ll lay right on the shelf
I’m gonna show her she’s all wrong
No lonesome stuff for mine
I won’t sit home, all alone
She’ll soon find that I’m
Runnin’ wild, lost control
Runnin’ wild, mighty bold
Feelin’ gay, reckless too
Care free mind all the time, never blue
Always goin’ don’t know where
Always showin’, I don’t care
Don’t love nobody, it’s not worth while
All alone, runnin’ wild. Runnin’ wild
When I first met that gal of mine
It seemed just like a dream
But when she tho’t she had me right
She started actin’ mean
Like mary led her little lamb
She led me all the time
Until the worm had to turn
That’s the reason I’m
Runnin’ wild, lost control
Runnin’ wild, mighty bold
Feelin’ gay, reckless too
Care free mind all the time, never blue
Always goin’ don’t know where
Always showin’, I don’t care
Don’t love nobody, it’s not worth while
All alone, runnin’ wild. Runnin’ wild
No gal will ever make a fool of me
No gal! I mean just what I say
I ain’t the simpleton I used to be
Wonder how I got that way
Once I was full of sentiment, it’s true
But now I got a cruel heart
With all that other foolishness I’m through
Gonna play the Villain part
Runnin’ wild, lost control
Runnin’ wild, mighty bold
Feelin’ gay, reckless too
Care free mind all the time, never blue
Always goin’ don’t know where
Always showin’, I don’t care
Don’t love nobody, it’s not worth while
All alone, runnin’ wild. Runnin’ wild