Wild Side
Mötley Crüe
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Kneel down ye sinners to Streetwise religion Greed's been crowned the new King Hollywood dream teens Yesterday's trash queens Save the blessings for the final ring Amen! Wild side I carry my crucifix Under my deathlist Forward my mail to me in hell Liars and the martyrs Lost faith in the Father Long lost is the wishing well Wild side Fallen Angels So fast to kill Thy kingdom come on the wild side Our father Who ain't in heaven Be thy name on the wild side Holy Mary Mother may I Pray for us on the wild side Wild side, wild side Name dropping no names Glamorize cocaine Puppets with strings of gold East L.A. at midnight Papa won't be home tonight Found dead with his best friend's wife Wild side Fatal strikes We lie on the wild side No escape Murder rape Doing time on the wild side A baby cries A cop dies A day's pay on the wild side Wild side, wild side Tragic life on the wild side Wild side, wild side Kickin' ass on the wild side
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Written by: Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Origin"Wild Side" is a track from the album "Girls, Girls, Girls," which was Mötley Crüe's fourth studio album. The album was released in 1987.
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Chart Performance"Wild Side" was released as the album's second single and reached number 57 on Billboard's Hot 100 list in the United States.
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InspirationsThe song explores the theme of life in the fast lane and was written as a reaction to the glamorization of the Los Angeles "Sunset Strip" lifestyle.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wild Side" was filmed at the Philadelphia Spectrum in front of a live audience in 1987. The climactic performance scene in the video became a popular MTV video.
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LyricsThe lyrics for "Wild Side" were written collaboratively by the band's singer, Vince Neil, and bassist, Nikki Sixx.
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Live Performances"Wild Side" is a significant track at Mötley Crüe's live shows and has been included in several of their tour setlists.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by its heavy drum rhythms courtesy of Tommy Lee, and is considered to encapsulate the band's typical hard rock sound of the 1980s.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been included in various media, notably the popular video game franchise Guitar Hero, where players can select the song to play along to.
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Legacy"Wild Side" is often considered one of Mötley Crüe's signature songs and remains a favorite among fans years after its release.
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Song InterpretationNikki Sixx stated that "Wild Side" illustrates the tougher aspects of their lifestyle, including the struggles with substances and the highs and lows of fame. It was inspired by Los Angeles, "but could apply to any city."
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Little Known FactIn 2011, Mötley Crüe started using a looped intro of the song to open their concerts, stating that they felt it set the right tone for their shows.
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