Wild 'n Free
Ian Hunter · Other Songs - Ian Hunter
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Oh! I'd never known what it was like to free
I always thought it was never true
I got a feeling I was lost in space
Did not like my face
Just wanted to be
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Like a hurricane
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Oh insanity's so insane
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
I ain't got no got no got no name
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Don't want no ball and chain
Damn people telling me that I was thinking bad
Had me believing they was right
All they wanted was another slob
In some stinking job
That just ain't me I just want to be
W w w wild 'n free wild 'n free
Like a hurricane
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Oh insanity's so in so insane
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
I ain't got no name
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
I don't I don't want to know a ball and chain
Just then I found out I was too broke to get out
So I took to the road no one was having me
I said don't want no handouts
Cause I'm making out
You ain't like me I just want to be
Uh uh uh wild 'n free
I tried to tell you babe but you never understood
I always tried to make you see
But you believed just what your old man said
He had you chained to his head
And it's on tv tv tv tv
Want to be want to be want to be
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Like a hurricane
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Oh insanity's so insane
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
I ain't got no got no got no name
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Don't want no ball and chain
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Just like a ball a ball a ball of fire
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Like it high it's getting higher
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Like some bolt from out the sky
Wild 'n free wild 'n free
Like some bullett
Say goodbye
Wild 'n Free
Ian Hunter's 'Wild 'n Free' stands as a defining track from his solo career, embodying the raw energy and theatrical flair that characterize his work. Released during a period where Hunter was fully establishing his identity outside of The Stranglers, the song captures a spirit of rebellion and freedom that resonates with his broader musical output. The recording features Hunter's signature vocal style, blending rock aggression with a melodic sensibility that has influenced countless artists in the punk and alternative rock genres. As a standalone piece, it showcases his ability to craft anthems that prioritize emotional impact over traditional song structures, reflecting the chaotic and unapologetic nature of his discography during this era.