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The Wild One Forever Lyrics

Well, the moon sank as the wind blew
And the street lights slowly died
Yeah they call you the wild one
Said stay away from her
Said she couldn't love no one if she tried

But then somethin' I saw in your eyes
Told me right away
That you were gonna have to be mine
The strangest feeling came over me down inside
No matter what it takes
I'll never get over how good it felt
When you finally held me
I will never regret baby
Those few hours linger on in my head forever

Well it's too bad but I want you
To know I understand
Yeah it's been a long time
But I don't mind, yeah it's all right
I understand

Because somethin' I saw in your eyes
Told me right away
That you were gonna have to be mine
The strangest feeling came over me down inside
I knew right away
I'd never get over how good it felt
When you finally kissed me
I will never regret baby
Baby, those few hours linger on in my head forever
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Cover art for The Wild One Forever lyrics by Tom Petty

My favorite TP song. His voice is just filled with emotion as he recounts the tale and how no matter what, and no matter what anyone else said, he knew he had to take the chance and be with this person. His realization the others were correct and he's been hurt, doesn't matter to him. The memory he has of being with her is still all important to him and he has no regrets.

Cover art for The Wild One Forever lyrics by Tom Petty

Probably something most people can relate to. The one that got away...

@jlk183 No offense but I've always disagreed with the idea of "the one what got away". Nobody can "get away" from you; as if you had them locked in a cage. They make a choice to not be with you, and you have to deal with it.

Cover art for The Wild One Forever lyrics by Tom Petty

My favourite Petty song too. There's a desperation to The Wild One Forever. You get the sense that he's looking back at those intense moments years later but the emotions remain fresh.

Cover art for The Wild One Forever lyrics by Tom Petty

one of my favourites of his. scary lyrics, but I can't wait to experience this on my own.. and then listen to the song.

Cover art for The Wild One Forever lyrics by Tom Petty

i like most his songs but my favs are these: the wild one forever, wild flowers, angel dream, free fallin, mary jane's last dance, i wont back down, and refewgee

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This song is a favorite of mine too and angel dream. Oh yeah!

Cover art for The Wild One Forever lyrics by Tom Petty

Lyrics should read:

"Those few hours linger on in my head forever"

Cover art for The Wild One Forever lyrics by Tom Petty

The guy in this song decided not to listen to the talk/rumors about this woman. He took a risk. Better than not trying at all.

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