The 1999 hit single “Wild Wild West” is a collaboration between Will Smith and Kool Moe Dee. With its catchy chorus and rap verses, the song has become a classic and an iconic part of Smith’s discography. In this article, we will explore the full lyrics of the song and take a look at the story behind it.
Overview Of Wild Wild West Song
“Wild Wild West” is a hip-hop song that was released as the lead single from Will Smith’s 1999 album, Willennium. It features a guest verse from Kool Moe Dee and samples the theme song from the classic 1960s TV show, The Wild Wild West. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance.
Full Lyrics Of Wild Wild West Song
Verse 1:
Will Smith:
“Ah, ha ha ha ha
It’s the return of the, the, the, the
It’s the return of the, the, the, the
It’s the return of the, the, the, the
Wild Wild West”
Chorus:
Will Smith:
“Wild Wild West, Jim West, desperado
Rough rider, no you don’t want none of this
Wild Wild West, a hard-knock life for a frontier do
So get on your horse and ride”
Verse 2:
Kool Moe Dee:
“Yo, yo, yo, yo
It’s the return of the, the, the, the
It’s the return of the, the, the, the
It’s the return of the, the, the, the
Kool Moe Dee”
Chorus:
Will Smith:
“Wild Wild West, Jim West, desperado
Rough rider, no you don’t want none of this
Wild Wild West, a hard-knock life for a frontier do
So get on your horse and ride”
Verse 3:
Will Smith:
“Ah, ha ha ha ha
It’s the return of the, the, the, the
It’s the return of the, the, the, the
It’s the return of the, the, the, the
Wild Wild West”
Chorus:
Will Smith:
“Wild Wild West, Jim West, desperado
Rough rider, no you don’t want none of this
Wild Wild West, a hard-knock life for a frontier do
So get on your horse and ride”
Outro:
Will Smith:
“Ah, ha ha ha ha
It’s the return of the, the, the, the
It’s the return of the, the, the, the
It’s the return of the, the, the, the
Wild Wild West”
The song “Wild Wild West” is an iconic single from Will Smith and Kool Moe Dee’s collaboration. With its catchy chorus and rap verses, the song is sure to get stuck in your head. The lyrics tell a story of the Wild West, and the sample of the TV show’s theme song adds a classic touch.