Wild World

Cat Stevens

About Wild World

"Wild World" is a song written and recorded by English singer-songwriter Cat Stevens. It first appeared on his fourth album, Tea for the Tillerman, recorded and released in 1970.


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2002
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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

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Cat Stevens

Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou, 21 July 1948), commonly known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, is a British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, philanthropist, and prominent convert to Islam. more »

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Written by: Yusuf Islam

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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.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in the United States. On the UK Singles Chart, it reached No. 6.
Album Appearance
"Wild World" appeared on Cat Stevens' fourth studio album, "Tea for the Tillerman," which was released in 1970.
Critical Reception
Over the years, the song has been hailed as one of Cat Stevens' signature songs and always received critical acclaim for its lyrics and melody.
Cover Versions
Numerous 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.
Song Meaning
While 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.
Live Performances
Cat 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.
Soundtrack Inclusion
The song has been used on the soundtrack to several films and TV series, including "Skins," "Almost Famous" and "The Americans."
Songwriting Process
Stevens has stated in interviews that he wrote "Wild World" quickly, in just about half an hour.
Noteworthy Recognition
In 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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