Get Wild
New Power Generation
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Get wild! Ah! Get wild! Ooh, ooh, baby! Get wild! {x4} When you're sick of that 9 2 5 And you're ready 2 come alive When you look both high and low And you can't find a trumpet that blows Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the good times never die Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the damsels good and fly Come on, baby, you can shake your funky monkey till it cry Polyvinyl acetate will keep your monkey high If you wanna get real freaky, now's the time 2 try (Come on y'all) CHORUS: Get wild! - Everybody up in the place Get wild! - It don't matter what sex or race Get wild! - All you nasty girls and boys If you wanna get wild, say yeah (Yeah!) - Make some noise! When you want 2 get in the groove But the music don't make you move Hip the DJ 2 a new CD Anything by the N.P.G. Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the good times never die Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the damsels good and fly Come on, baby, you can shake your funky monkey till it cry Polyvinyl acetate will keep your monkey high If you wanna get real freaky, now's the time 2 try (Come on y'all) CHORUS Get wild! - like you know you need 2 Pick a funky outfit short and see-through Versace got it going on in the gold mesh Won't you try it on 2 night when you get dressed? Get Wild's the only aroma that my nose'll see (Get wild!) Won't you spray a little where you think I'm gonna be? And you know, you know what shoes 2 wear The ones so high you're scared Ououo, peligro que aqui yo vengo! {Oh oh, danger 4 here I come!} (Get wild!) When you can't find the G 2 your GO Even charged, your battery's low When the smoke's 2 thick 2 blow There's a brand new high we know Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the good times never die Come on, baby (Aw shucks!), where the damsels good and fly Come on, baby, you can shake your funky monkey till it cry Polyvinyl acetate will keep your monkey high If you wanna get real freaky, now's the time 2 try (Come on y'all) Get wild! - Everybody up in the place, yes Get wild! - It don't matter what sex or race Get wild! - All you nasty girls and boys (Get wild!) If you wanna get wild, say yeah (Yeah!) - Make some noise! Get wild! (Shake it!) Shake your money maker Get wild! (Shake it!) Shake your money maker Get wild! (Shake it!) (Shake it!) Shake your money maker Get wild! (Get, get ...) Come on, get wild!
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Written by: LLOYD SONNY THOMPSON, MICHAEL A. BLAND, TOMMY ELM, PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Get Wild" is a song by New Power Generation (also known as The NPG), a group that was formed as the backing band of music legend Prince in 1990.
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Song OriginsThe song was released as one of the lead tracks of The NPG’s first album, "Gold Nigga", which was mostly produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Prince.
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Artist Evolution"Get Wild" is a noteworthy song because it represents Prince's progressive shift from a solo artist to focus on the collaborative efforts with his new band.
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Prince’s InvolvementThough the song is accredited to New Power Generation, Prince was a major collaborator and performer on "Get Wild". His vocals can be found in the song, albeit uncredited.
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Musical InspirationThe song incorporates a variety of musical genres that Prince and NPG were known to experiment with, including funk, rock, and electronic music.
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Album Release StrategyThe album "Gold Nigga" including "Get Wild" was released in a rather unconventional way. Initially, it was only available for purchase at Prince's Paisley Park Studios in Minnesota and at his concerts.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its limited initial release, the song "Get Wild" still managed to find a considerable audience. It reached number 19 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in 1995.
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Track VersionsThere are different versions of "Get Wild" track. The album version is nearly 11 minutes long, while the radio edit is a significantly shorter but snappier version. The remix "Get Wild in the House" was included on the band's "Exodus" album in 1995.
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Song ReceptionEven though "Get Wild" was not Prince's most famous song, it has been universally recognized for its upbeat tempo, distinct Prince musical style, and playful lyrics.
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LegacyWhile the song itself didn't achieve the same commercial success as some of Prince's other work, it remains a significant piece in his immense discography, highlighting a distinct phase in his career where he focused more on band collaborations.
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