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Lyrics of Wild World by Yusuf / Cat Stevens
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Now that I′ve lost everything to you
You say you wanna start something new
And it's breakin′ my heart you're leavin'
Baby, I′m grievin′
pre-chorus
But if you wanna 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
chorus
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
verse
You know I've seen a lot of what the world can do
And it′s breakin' my heart in two
Because I never wanna see you sad, girl
Don't be a bad girl
pre-chorus
But if you wanna 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
chorus
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
pre-chorus
Baby, I love you
But if you wanna 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
chorus
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
Writer(s): Yusuf Islam
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In 'Wild World' by Yusuf / Cat Stevens, the singer expresses heartbreak over a breakup, wishing the best for the departing person despite the challenges of the world. The 'wild world' symbolizes the unpredictable and sometimes harsh nature of life, urging caution and awareness while reminiscing about the innocence of youth.
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Themes
Heartbreak and loss
• Now that I've lost everything to you
• it's breakin' my heart you're leavin'
• it's breakin' my heart in two
Caution and care
• But if you wanna leave, take good care
• just remember there's a lot of bad and beware
Nostalgia and remembrance
• I'll always remember you like a child, girl
• Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
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Moods
Heartbreak, love, reflection, nostalgia, angst
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Last edit about 2 years ago
Tea for the Tillerman
Album • 1970 • 23 tracks
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Wild World
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
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