Youth Gone Wild

Skid Row

About Youth Gone Wild

"Youth Gone Wild" is the debut single from Skid Row's eponymous debut album. Its music video received heavy airplay on MTV; however, while the album itself was a major hit and went multi-platinum in the U. S. and other countries, "Youth Gone Wild" as a single only reached #99 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached #20 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks. The song was re-released as a single in 1992, with a live recording of "Delivering the Goods" (from the band's B-Side Ourselves EP) as the B-side; it charted again at #22 on the UK Singles chart. "Youth Gone Wild" has been covered by several bands including HammerFall, Sign, Norther, and Asking Alexandria. 


Year:
1989
3:18
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(Rollin')
Since I was born they couldn't hold me down
Another misfit kid, another burned-out town
I never played by the rules, I never really cared
My nasty reputation takes me everywhere

I look and see it's not only me
So many others have stood where I stand
We are the young, so raise your hands

They call us problem child
We spend our lives on trial
We walk an endless mile
We are the youth gone wild
We stand and we won't fall
We're one and one for all
The writing's on the wall
We are the youth gone wild

Boss screamin' in my ear about who I'm supposed to be
Getcha a 3-piece wall street smile and son you'll look just like me
I said "hi man, there's something that you oughta know  I'll tell ya Park Avenue leads to 
Skid Row
I look and see it's not only me
We're standin' tall, ain't never a doubt
We are the young, so shout it out

They call us problem child
We spend our lives on trial
We walk an endless mile
We are the youth gone wild
We stand up, we won't fall
We're one and one for all
The writing's on the wall
We are the youth gone wild

Let me hear you wild

They call us problem child
We spend our lives on trial
We walk an endless mile
We are the youth gone wild
We stand up, we won't fall
We're one and one for all
The writing's on the wall
We are the youth gone wild (oh oh oh oh)
We are the youth gone wild (oh oh oh oh)
We are the youth gone wild 
Yeah yeah yeah
We are the youth gone wild (oh oh oh oh)
We are the youth gone wild

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Skid Row

Skid Row is an American heavy metal band formed in 1986. They gained fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s with their powerful vocals and hard-hitting songs. The band's self-titled debut album was a commercial success, and their most popular songs include "18 and Life" and "I Remember You." more »

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Written by: Rachel Bolan Southworth, Michael Sabo David

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3 facts about this song

"Youth Gone Wild" by Skid Row
a. It is a well-known song from their debut self-titled album which was released in 1989. b. The song is often considered the band's signature song, and has been a mainstay in their concerts since its release. c. It was written by band members Rachel Bolan and Dave "The Snake" Sabo. d. The song is a rebellious anthem and is directly associated with the glam metal genre of the '80s.
"Youth Gone Wild" by Asking Alexandria
a. This version is actually a cover of the original song by Skid Row. b. It was recorded in 2012 for the compilation album "Covered in Punk". c. Their rendition of the song added a modern, metalcore twist to the classic tune, showcasing their growling vocals and heavy guitar riffs.
"Youth Gone Wild" by Hammerfall
a. This is another cover of the original song by Skid Row. b. It appeared on their 2008 album titled "Masterpieces", an album completely made up of cover songs. c. Hammerfall is a power metal band from Sweden, and their version of "Youth Gone Wild" is an infusion of their own unique style in the classic track. d. They have often performed this song live, keeping the rebellious spirit of the original song intact.

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