Well, you've left the city lights behind. Got your tent, your flashlight, your bug spray. What could possibly go wrong? He packed his bags and hit the road, To find a place where the wild things grow, A little fresh air, a starry sky, A peaceful place to unwind. But when the sun went slipping down, And darkness settled all around, A little rustle, a little squeak, And suddenly he couldn't sleep What's that scratching? What's that sound? Something's moving on the ground Something's watching from a tree Is that thing looking straight at me? Welcome to the wild side Come on in, enjoy the ride The night is alive, the stars are bright, There's nothing here you need to fight Welcome to the wild side Let your city worries slide The woods are singing their own sweet song, You've been the stranger here all along A hoot came drifting through the trees, He nearly jumped right out his jeans A cricket chirped, a branch went crack, He thought he'd better not turn his back. Back in town, he walked alone, Past strangers staring at their phones, But out here every sound's a clue, To someone living life like you What's that hopping? What's that leap? Something's creeping while I sleep Something's croaking by the creek I think it's time for me to leave Welcome to the wild side Come on in, enjoy the ride The night is alive, the stars are bright, There's nothing here you need to fight Welcome to the wild side Let your city worries slide The woods are singing their own sweet song, You've been the stranger here all along The city has its dangers, The wilderness has its sounds, One can hide behind a smile, The other rustles on the ground. A little frog won't steal your shoes, That owl's got better things to do, The crickets aren't conspiring, The fireflies aren't starting fires Don't mistake the unfamiliar, For something out to get you, The woods have been alive for ages, And they've got room for you too Out here the fox just minds his own, The deer won't follow you back home, The raccoon might steal your food, But that's just bad neighborhood And sure, a bear might cross your trail, That's one good reason to keep a little distance But most of what's out here tonight, Just wants to live and be all right Who's out there? (A little frog) Who's making noise? (A little hog) Who's in the tree? (An owl, you see) And who's afraid? (Apparently me) Welcome to the wild side Come on in, enjoy the ride The night is alive, the stars are bright, There's nothing here you need to fight Welcome to the wild side Let your city worries slide The woods are singing their own sweet song, You've been the stranger here all along The city has its dangers The wilderness has its sounds Leave those city worries behind, And let the wild side turn you around Welcome to the wild side There's room for everyone outside Just listen to the night and you'll find, A little peace of mind The frogs are singing. The crickets play. The stars are shining. It's a beautiful day. Well --- almost time for bed.
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