About The Song
“Born to Be Wild” was a significant hit for Steppenwolf, reaching #2 on the US Billboard charts. Released in 1968, “Born to Be Wild” remains an iconic rock anthem for the baby boomer generation, symbolizing a desire for adventure. Written by Mars Bonfire, it’s associated with a rebellious, free-spirited attitude often linked to bikers. Featured prominently in the 1969 film “Easy Rider,” the song encapsulates the adventurous, countercultural spirit of the 1960s. It reached high positions on various charts globally, including #1 in Canada.
Lyrics
Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
And whatever comes our way
Yeah Darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space
I like smoke and lightning
Heavy metal thunder
Racin' with the wind
And the feelin' that I'm under
Yeah Darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space
Like a true nature's child
We were born, born to be wild
We can climb so high
I never wanna die
Born to be wild
Born to be wild
Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
And whatever comes our way
Yeah Darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space
Like a true nature's child
We were born, born to be wild
We can climb so high
I never wanna die
Born to be wild
Born to be wild