I'll like to do-
This is called "Wild World"
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La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, la, la
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Now that I've lost everything to you
You say you wanna start something new
And it's breakin' my heart you're leavin'
Baby, I'm grievin'
But if you wanna leave, take good care
Hope you have a lot of nice things to wear
But then a lot of nice things turn bad out there
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
And it's hard to get by just upon a smile
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
And I'll always remember you like a child, girl
You know I've seen a lot of what the world can do
And it's breakin' my heart in two
Because I never wanna see you sad, girl
Don't be a bad girl
But if you wanna leave, take good care
Hope you make a lot of nice friends out there
But just remember there's a lot of bad and beware
Beware
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
And it's hard to get by just upon a smile
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
And I'll always remember you like a child, girl
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, la, la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la la la-la, la
Baby, I love you
But if you wanna leave, take good care
Hope you make a lot of nice friends out there
But just remember there's a lot of bad and beware
Beware
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
And it's hard to get by just upon a smile
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
And I'll always remember you like a child, girl
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
And it's hard to get by just upon a smile
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
And I'll always remember you like a child, girl
About This Song
"Wild World" is a tender yet melancholic folk-rock ballad about letting go of someone you love while warning them about life's harsh realities. The song captures the bittersweet emotions of a breakup, with Stevens expressing both heartbreak and protective concern as he watches his former lover venture into an uncertain future. His gentle acoustic guitar work and vulnerable vocal delivery create an intimate atmosphere that contrasts with the song's underlying anxiety about the dangers and disappointments that await in the "wild world" beyond their relationship. The lyrics blend genuine care with a subtle possessiveness, as the narrator simultaneously encourages independence while suggesting the world is too dangerous without his protection. This emotional complexity, combined with Stevens' distinctive warm voice and the song's timeless melody, has made it one of the most enduring breakup songs in popular music, resonating across generations with its universal themes of love, loss, and the fear of letting go.
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