Wild World
Cat Stevens
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Now that I've lost everything to you You say you want to start something new And it's breaking my heart you're leaving Baby, I'm grieving But if you want to 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 It's hard to get by just upon a smile Oh baby baby it's a wild world 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 breaking my heart in two 'Cause I never want to see you sad girl Don't be a bad girl But if you want to 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 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 Baby I love you But if you want to 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 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
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Wild World" is a song written and recorded by British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens. It was first released as a single in November 1970.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in the United States. On the UK Singles Chart, it reached No. 6.
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Album Appearance"Wild World" appeared on Cat Stevens' fourth studio album, "Tea for the Tillerman," which was released in 1970.
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Critical ReceptionOver the years, the song has been hailed as one of Cat Stevens' signature songs and always received critical acclaim for its lyrics and melody.
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Cover VersionsNumerous musicians and bands have covered "Wild World" including Maxi Priest, who had a major hit with his version in 1988, reaching number 5 in UK and number 25 in US.
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Song MeaningWhile the song's lyrics have been interpreted in various ways, many believe "Wild World" is a farewell song from Stevens to his girlfriend at the time, American actress Patti D'Arbanville.
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Live PerformancesCat Stevens frequently includes "Wild World" in his live performances, even after his conversion to Islam in later years, when he changed his name to Yusuf Islam.
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Soundtrack InclusionThe song has been used on the soundtrack to several films and TV series, including "Skins," "Almost Famous" and "The Americans."
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Songwriting ProcessStevens has stated in interviews that he wrote "Wild World" quickly, in just about half an hour.
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Noteworthy RecognitionIn 2020, the album "Tea for the Tillerman", including the song "Wild World", was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its historical, artistic, and significant value.
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