Wild World
Navigating Heartbreak: Patty Pravo's Wild World Wisdom
Lyrics
Now that I’ve lost everything to you
Expresses having lost everything to the person being addressed.
You say you wanna start something new
The person desires to begin something new despite the loss.
And it’s breakin’ my heart you’re leavin’
It's emotionally painful that the person is leaving.
Baby, I’m grievin’
Expresses the emotional distress and sorrow felt due to the departure.
But if you wanna leave, take good care
If leaving, urging the person to take care.
I hope you have a lot of nice things to wear
Wishing the departing person well, hoping for their comfort and happiness.
But then a lot of nice
Implies that even good things can turn bad.
Things turn bad out there
Emphasizes the unpredictability and challenges of life.
Oh, baby, baby, it’s a wild world
Highlights the unpredictability and challenges of life in a poetic sense.
It’s hard to get by just upon a smile
Life is tough and difficult to navigate with just a positive attitude.
Oh, baby, baby, it’s a wild world
Reiterates the unpredictable nature of life and its challenges.
I’ll always remember you like a child, girl
The memories of the person leaving will be cherished.
You know I’ve seen a lot of
Expresses witnessing the harsh realities of life.
What the world can do
Reflects the speaker's experiences of the world's hardships.
And it’s breakin’ my heart in two
The difficulties faced are deeply upsetting.
Because I never wanna see you a sad girl
Desire to prevent the departing person from feeling sad.
Don’t be a bad girl
Advises against negative behavior despite challenges.
But if you wanna leave, take good care
If leaving, encouraging the person to take care.
I hope you make a lot
Wishing for the person to make good friends.
Of nice friends out there
Warning about the existence of negativity and advising caution.
But just remember there’s a lot
Emphasizes the prevalence of negative elements.
Of bad and beware
Urges caution and awareness of potential dangers.
Oh, baby, baby, it’s a wild world
Reiterates the challenges and unpredictability of life.
It’s hard to get by just upon a smile
Re-emphasizes the difficulty of navigating life solely with a positive outlook.
Oh, baby, baby, it’s a wild world
Memories of the departing person as innocent and pure.
I’ll always remember you like a child, girl
Reflecting on memories of the departing person with fondness.
Baby, I love you
Expresses love for the departing person.
But if you wanna leave, take good care
If leaving, urging the person to take care.
I hope you make a lot
Wishing for the person to make good friends.
Of nice friends out there
Advising caution and awareness of negativity.
But just remember there’s a lot
Emphasizes the prevalence of negative elements.
Of bad and beware
Urging caution and mindfulness about potential dangers.
Oh, baby, baby, it’s a wild world
Highlights the challenges and unpredictability of life.
It’s hard to get by just upon a smile
Life's difficulty to navigate without acknowledging its challenges.
Oh, baby, baby, it’s a wild world
Memories of the departing person as innocent and pure.
I’ll always remember you like a child, girl
Reflecting on memories of the departing person with fondness.
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