Wildflower [Live In London][Version]

O'Jays · Other Songs - O'Jays

Oh oh yeah, what a song, what a song to sing

And I'm singin' my song, yeah, yeah, yeah

Sing a song, yeah, yeah, yeah yeah



She faced the hardest time you would imagine

And many times her eyes fought back the tears, yeah, yeah

And when her youthful world was about to fall in



Each time her slender shoulders bore the weight of all her fears

And a sorrow, no one hears, still rings in midnight silence in her ear



Let her cry for she's a lady, let her dream, she's a child

Let the rain fall down upon her,

she's a free and gentle flower growin' wild



And if by chance I should hold her, hold her

Let me, let me hold her for a little while

And if I had but one possession

I would take her from the garden to be mine, oh, oh, yeah, yeah



Be careful how you touch her for she might awaken

And sleep is the only freedom that the little girl know

And when you walk into her eyes, she won't believe



The way she's always payin' for a debt she never, never owed

And the silent wind still blows but only she can hear

And though she goes



Let her cry, ah, for she's a lady, let her dream, she's a child

Let the rain fall down upon her,

she's a free and gentle flower growin' wild



Let her cry, cry for she's a lady

Let her dream and dream and dream and dream, she's a child

Let the rain fall down upon her,

she's a free and gentle flower growin' wild



She is, she is, she's a free and gentle flower, yeah, yeah

I'ma tell the world about my wildflower, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Growin', growin', growin', yeah, yeah, yeah

Hoo, hoo, ooh, ooh, hoo, hoo, ooh, yeah, yeah

Growin', growin', growin', yeah, growin' wild



She's a flower growin', growin' wild

She's a flower growin', growin' wild

She's a flower growin', growin' wild

She's a flower growin' wild



Wild, wild, growin' wild

Wild, wild, la la la, growin' wild

Wild, wild, la la la, growin' wild

Wild, wild, la la la, growin' wild

Wildflower [Live In London][Version]

O'Jays' 'Wildflower' stands as a vibrant testament to their 1970s funk and soul legacy, delivered with the infectious energy characteristic of their live performances. Recorded during their acclaimed 'London' tour, this track showcases the band's signature blend of smooth harmonies, driving basslines, and rhythmic guitar work that defined the Philadelphia soul sound. The live version captures the immediacy of their stage presence, transforming the studio recording into a dynamic experience that highlights their ability to engage audiences. As a staple of their discography, the song exemplifies the group's mastery of groove and their enduring appeal within the soul and R&B genres, serving as a powerful reminder of their contribution to music history.