"Wild Child" is a song by Irish singer, songwriter and musician Enya. It was released on March 19, 2001 as the second and final single her fifth studio album, A Day Without Rain which was released by WEA on November 20, 2000.[1]
Release[]
In Germany, Japan, and Korea, the single was published only on Compact Disc; in the United Kingdom, it was also published on cassette. The B-side "Midnight Blue" was later reworked and included as the title track on Enya's 2008 studio album, And Winter Came....
Lyrics[]
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
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
Scans[]
Live Performances[]
Enya performed the song at the 2001 Japan Gold Disc Award, after receiving an award for Best International Pop Albums of the Year for A Day Without Rain.
Tracklist[]
Maxi-CD single[]
- "Wild Child" (Radio Edit) 3:33
- "Midnight Blue" 2:04
- "Song Of The Sandman (Lullaby)" 3:40
Cassette single[]
- "Wild Child" (Edit) 3:33
- "Isobella" 4:27
Charts[]
Weekly Charts[]
| Chart (2001-2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Radio (Nielsen BDS) | 52 |
| Canada AC (Nielsen BDS) | 13 |
| Poland (Polish Airplay Charts) | 10 |
| Scotland (OCC) | 84 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 72 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) | 12 |
Year-end Charts[]
| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) | 25 |
Release History[]
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | March 19, 2001 | CD · cassette | WEA |
| Japan | March 22, 2001 | CD |