Wild Child

Enya

About Wild Child

"Wild Child" is a single by Irish singer-songwriter Enya. It was released in 4 December 2001 as the second and final single from A Day Without Rain. In Germany, Japan, and Korea, the single was published only on Compact Disc; in the United Kingdom, it was also published on cassette. Eurodance music duo CJ Crew recorded an uptempo dance mix of the song, which appeared on the compilation album Dancemania Speed 10 (2002). The B-side "Midnight Blue" was later reworked and included as the title track on Enya's 2008 studio album, And Winter Came …. Enya performed the song at the 2001 Japan Gold Disc Award, after received an award for Best International Pop Albums of the Year for A Day Without Rain. 


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Ever close your eyes
Ever stop and listen
Ever feel alive
And you've nothing missing
You don't need a reason
Let the day go on and on

Let the rain fall down
Everywhere around you
Give into it now
Let the day surround you
You don't need a reason
Let the rain go on and on

What a day, what a day to take to
What a way, what a way to make it through
What a day, what a day to take to a wild child

Only take the time
From the helter skelter
Every day you find
Everything's in kilter
You don't need a reason
Let the day go on and on

Every summer sun
Every winter evening
Every spring to come
Every autumn leaving
You don't need a reason
Let it all go on and on

What a day, what a day to take to
What a way, what a way to make it through
What a day, what a day to take to a wild child

What a day, what a day to take to
What a way, what a way to make it through
What a day, what a day to take to a wild child

Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da

What a day, what a day to take to
What a way, what a way to make it through
What a day, what a day to take to
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
What a way, what a way to make it through
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
What a way, what a way to make it through
What a day, what a day to take to a wild child
What a day, what a day to take to a wild child

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Enya

Enya (born Eithne Ní Bhraonáin, Irish pronunciation: [ˈɛnʲə nʲiː ˈvˠɾˠiːn̪ˠaːnʲ], anglicised as Enya Brennan, 17 May 1961) is an Irish singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. more »

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Written by: Eithne Ni Bhraonain, Nicky Ryan, Roma Ryan

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Wild Child" is a single from Enya's 2000 album, "A Day Without Rain," which is her fifth studio album.
Charts Performance
The song reached number four on the full chart of Billboard's Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks in the United States.
Purpose
The song was initially written in dedication to the singer's fans who showed significant support and goodwill towards her over the years.
Remixes & Remixers
The song has been remixed by several famed DJs such as CJ Stone and Transa.
Music Video
The music video for the song Wild Child was directed by Graham Fink. The cinematic style of the video shows different aspects of the world, making it very action-oriented considering Enya's typical calming video formats.
Lyrics
The lyrics depict a sense of freedom and joy. They express the desire to live freely like a roaming, carefree, wild child.
Multi-Language Recording
As typical of many of her songs, Enya recorded "Wild Child" in both English and Irish language versions.
Co-Writers
The song was written by Enya along with Roma Ryan, her creative and writing partner of many years, and produced by Enya's long-time collaborator, Nicky Ryan.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song was included on the soundtrack of the 2001 film "Sweet November" starring Charlize Theron and Keanu Reeves.
Accolades
A Day Without Rain, the album featuring "Wild Child," was the biggest selling new age album of the 2000s in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album won a Grammy Award in 2002 for Best New Age Album, further showcasing the importance of this track.
Live Performances
While Enya is known for her reluctance to tour or perform big live shows, she did perform the song at a concert for the German radio station SWR1 in 2000, marking a rare live performance of the track.

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