“Ride the Wild” began life as one of the first two songs recorded by Descendents before they had a vocalist, appearing on the “Ride the Wild / It’s a Hectic World” single in 1979. Frank Navetta, who wrote the track, provides vocals on this version, which later appeared on the “Bonus FAT” EP. In 2002...
[Verse 1]
You messed around with all my friends and everyone you see
But you’re trying to ride the wild when you mess around with me
And all my friends tell me they see you out on the town
They all look down upon you with some pity and a frown
[Chorus 1]
Bank shot baby, I saw through your eyes
I see you run around with a thousand other guys
Tell them all your newly-thought-up lies
You don’t want to be wanted
By someone else, new
If you can’t show some love for me
Then I don’t want to see you
Girl you got me runnin’
Why can’t you see?
[Verse 2]
Now lately when I wake, it’s on the wrong side of the bed
And I know your voice distinctly, it reverberates in my head
And all my friends tell me they see you out on the town
Tryin’ to ride the wild, but the words been passed around
[Chorus 2]
Ride the wild baby
You like to ride all night
Ride the wild baby
I’m sure you’re not so tight
Come on baby now give me a try
You don’t want to be wanted
By someone else, new
If you can’t trust a liar
Then I don’t want to trust you
Girl you got me runnin'
Why can’t you see?
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus 2]
Ride the wild baby
You like to ride all night
Ride the wild baby
I’m sure you’re not so tight
Come on baby now give me a try
You don’t want to be wanted
By someone else, new
If you can’t trust a liar
Then I don’t want to trust you
Girl you got me runnin'
Ride the Wild was written by Frank Navetta.
Ride the Wild was produced by Bill Stevenson & David Nolte.