Walk On The Wild Side lyrics Meaning

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By Wendy J. Evans

Walk On The Wild Side song by Lou Reed from Primary Album Transformer. The music is composed and produced by Joel. Genre is Rock, Jazz, Adult Alternative music. The Record company is unknown. Released on November 8, 1972.

Walk On The Wild Side Meaning

[[Verse 1]
Holly came from Miami, F-L-A
Hitchhiked her way across the U.S.A. 
Plucked her eyebrows on the way
Shaved her legs and then he was a she

[Chorus]
She says, “Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side”
Said, “Hey honey, take a walk on the wild side”

[Verse 2]
Candy came from out on the Island
In the backroom, she was everybody’s darling
But she never lost her head
Even when she was giving head

[Chorus]
She says, “Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side”
Said, “Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side”

[Post-Chorus]
And the colored girls go
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-doo
Doo, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo
, [Verse 3]
Little Joe never once gave it away
Everybody had to pay and pay
A hustle here and a hustle there
New York City is the place where they said

[Chorus]
“Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side”
I said, “Hey Joe, take a walk on the wild side”

[Verse 4]
Sugar Plum Fairy came and hit the streets
Looking for soul food and a place to eat
Went to the Apollo
You should’ve seen him go, go, go

[Chorus]
They said, “Hey sugar, take a walk on the wild side”
I said, “Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side”
Alright, huh

[Verse 5]
Jackie is just speeding away
Thought she was James Dean for a day
Then I guess she had to crash
Valium would’ve helped that bash
, [Chorus]
She said, “Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side”
I said, “Hey honey, take a walk on the wild side”

[Post-Chorus]
And the colored girls say
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-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
[Saxophone Solo]]
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FAQ

  1. What is the name of the producer of the lyrics for Walk On The Wild Side?

    This lirics prodiucer by Mick Ronson & David Bowie.

  2. What is the name of the person who wrote this song? Walk On The Wild Side

    Walk On The Wild Side song lyrics is written by Lou Reed

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Wendy J. Evans, from California, USA. She is a talented singer and songwriter specializing in EDM-infused Christian House music. Wendy passionately crafts both the melody and lyrics of her songs, showcasing her artistic prowess. You can find her published lyrics on this site in the categories of W.

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