The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Wild Child" by the artist "W.A.S.P."
In W.A.S.P.'s song "Wild Child," the lyrical hero embodies a wild, untamed passion and desire. He compares himself to an unstoppable force of nature ("I'm riding, riding on the wind that brings the rain"), emphasizing his independence ("creation of love and I can't be tamed").
The hero is obsessed with the object of his affection, who is in a relationship with another. He longs to steal her away, make her "fall out of love with him," offering in return a fiery and all-consuming passion ("burn with the truth of life"). He is confident in his power over her ("he won't survive knowing you're running to me") and uses sensuality and sexuality to seduce her ("naked hot machine," "the moon will rise, we'll feel its power").
The image of a "wild child" symbolizes not only unrestrained feelings but also a certain infantilism and egocentrism. The hero cares only about his own desires ("I want you"), he does not think about the consequences or the feelings of others.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of desperate, almost manic passion mixed with dark romance and the destructive power of desire.
The original lyrics of the song - "Wild Child"
I ride, I ride the winds that bring the rain
A creature of love and I can't be tamed
I want you, cause I'm gonna take your love from him