American Child
Quest for the Wild: An Ode to American Rebellion
Lyrics
Somebody tell me
Expressing a need for information or understanding about the current situation.
What's going on?
Questioning the events or circumstances happening around.
Where are the wild ones?
Searching for individuals characterized as untamed or rebellious.
Where have they gone?
Reflecting on the disappearance or transformation of those wild and free-spirited individuals.
I've been looking all over
Actively seeking and exploring various places to find the missing wild ones.
Out in the danger zone
Referencing a risky or challenging area in the pursuit of the wild individuals.
He's a little bit bored
Describing someone as mildly uninterested and inclined towards a rebellious nature.
And a little bit wild
Highlighting a blend of boredom and wildness in a person's character.
I'm looking for
Expressing the desire to find a person fitting the description of an American child.
An American child
Emphasizing the search for a specific type of individual, possibly symbolizing a free-spirited American youth.
Give me Jerry Lee Lewis
Naming Jerry Lee Lewis, possibly as a symbol of rebellious and energetic musical spirit.
Give me Joey Ramone
Mentioning Joey Ramone, another iconic figure associated with punk and rebellion.
Some of these new boys
Commenting on contemporary musicians who claim rebellious intent.
They say they want to fight
Expressing skepticism about the commitment of new artists to the rebellious spirit.
But it takes them three days
Highlighting the irony that new artists take a long time to perfect their rebellious sound.
To get the drum sound right
Observing the struggles of contemporary artists in capturing the essence of rebellion.
It's enough to make a poor girl
Describing the impact of these struggles on the emotional state of a vulnerable person.
Want to weep and moan
Expressing the emotional response of a person witnessing the challenges faced by artists.
I want to go down
Expressing a desire to experience the vibrant and carefree atmosphere of a lively place.
Where les bon temps roulez
Referencing a desire to be where the good times roll, possibly in a metaphorical sense.
Louisiana and Texas
Mentioning specific locations associated with lively cultural scenes.
Philadelphia, PA
Listing additional locations with cultural significance, emphasizing diversity.
I've been looking in the barn
Continuing the search for the missing wild ones in unconventional places.
whose barn? my barn
Adding a personal touch by referring to the search in the speaker's own barn.
For that factor unknown
Expressing a pursuit of an unknown element, possibly representing the elusive wild spirit.
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