Walk on the Wild Side
A Journey Through Urban Tales
Lyrics
Holly came from Miami F.L.A.
Holly originated from Miami, Florida.
Hitch-hiked her way across the U.S.A.
She traveled across the USA by hitchhiking.
Plucked her eyebrows on the way
She groomed her appearance while traveling.
Shaved her legs and then he was a she
She underwent a transformation by shaving her legs and transitioning gender.
She said, hey babe, take a walk on the wild side,
Holly encourages someone to experience unconventional or daring things.
Said, hey honey, take a walk on the wild side.
Continuing the encouragement to engage in unconventional experiences.
Candy came from out on the island,
Candy came from an island and was popular in social circles.
In the backroom she was everybody's darling,
She was well-liked in private settings.
But she never lost her head
She remained composed and level-headed.
Even when she was giving head
Even during intimate acts, she remained composed.
She sayes, hey baby, take a walk on the wild side
Encouragement for someone to engage in unconventional experiences, similar to line 5.
Said, hey babe, take a walk on the wild side
Continuation of encouraging someone to embrace the unconventional.
And the colored girls go,
A vocal interjection signifying appreciation or emphasis.
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Repetition of vocal interjection.
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
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-Little Joe never once gave it away
Little Joe was cautious with his affairs.
Everybody had to pay and pay
Others had to pay or make an effort for his company.
A hustle here and a hustle there
He engaged in various endeavors.
New York City is the place where they said:
New York City is portrayed as a place of unconventional behavior.
Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side
Encouragement for someone to experience the unconventional, similar to lines 5 and 11.
I said hey Joe, take a walk on the wild side
Personal encouragement directed specifically at "Joe."
Sugar Plum Fairy came and hit the streets
The Sugar Plum Fairy enters the scene, seeking fulfillment.
Lookin' for soul food and a place to eat
She seeks satisfaction and nourishment.
Went to the Apollo
Visited the Apollo Theater, showcasing enthusiasm.
You should have seen him go, go, go
Her lively and energetic behavior was evident.
They said, hey Sugar, take a walk on the wild side
Encouragement for the Sugar Plum Fairy to experience the unconventional.
I said, hey babe, take a walk on the wild side, alright, huh
Reiteration of encouragement, emphasizing "alright."
Jackie is just speeding away
Jackie is depicted as someone speeding through life.
Thought she was James Dean for a day
She briefly adopts a rebellious persona.
Then I guess she had to crash
She faces a sudden downfall or crash in life.
Valium would have helped that bash
Implication that a sedative like Valium might have eased the situation.
She said, hey babe, take a walk on the wild side
Encouragement for someone to experience the unconventional, akin to lines 5, 11, and 25.
I said, hey honey, take a walk on the wild side
Continuation of encouraging someone to embrace the unconventional.
And the colored girls say
Repetition of the vocal interjection used by the colored girls.
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Further repetition of the vocal interjection.
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
-Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
-Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
-Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
-Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
-Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
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