Wild Thing

Unofficial artwork

### Writer(s)

Ava Max • Cirkut • Jacob Torrey • Ester Dean • Thomas Eriksen (Earwulf) • Sarah Solvay • Thomas Troelsen

### Producer(s)

Cirkut • Thomas Eriksen (Earwulf)

"**Wild Thing**" (possibly stylized as "**Wildthing**") is an unreleased song by American singer Ava Max. It was initially supposed to be released on her debut studio album *Heaven & Hell* until it was later replaced by "Rumors". ( AUDIO)

## Leak History

* September 14, 2020 - Snippet leaked
* April 22, 2021 - Full song leaked
* August 23, 2021 - WAV file leaked
* Early 2023 - Ester Dean demo leaked ( AUDIO)
* July 25, 2023 - M4A file mentioning Earwulf as a producer

## Background

The song was originally listed as the twelfth track of *Heaven & Hell* on a preview render of the album's hell side cassette when Max's official merchandise store first launched. However, the images were later taken down and the track was revealed to have been replaced by "Rumors" when the track list was officially announced. A seven-second snippet of the song was leaked in the weeks preceding her album's release.

In a 2021 interview, Ava was asked about the status of *Wild Thing* and *No Angel*, and she responded saying, "Maybe those songs will make an appearance in the future but right now, they are in my 'holding box'," insinuating that the songs might be released some time in the future but as of now, she has no plans to release them.

On January 1, 2022, Max posted a series of images from a photoshoot she had with Basic Magazine. The magazine cover itself had Wild Thing's name written under Max's name, which sparked rumors that she would release the song.

In 2023, an outtake of the writer’s (Ester Dean) demo leaked. The song was originally called "Sorry".

On June 5, 2023, a user on Twitter revealed that he had asked Max about the song at her “On Tour (Finally)” meet and greet. She responded saying that she loved the song and would talk with her team to see if they could release it.

The song was registered to GMR at an unknown date.

## Gallery

The original Side B: Hell cassette render showing "Wild Thing" as the original twelfth track.Another old track listThe song title on the cover of "Basic Magazine".RegistrationAlternative title
## Lyrics

* Final
* "Sorry" Demo

**[Verse 1]**

Told you on the first night

This isn't my first time

You won't be the last one

Blame it on my past life

Only want the fast life

Always on the run

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Got this feeling in my brain

In my blood and in my veins

Tellin' me to never slow down

Reachin' for another touch

Know you wanna hold me but

Now you're only holding me down

Oh, woah

**[Chorus]**

Tonight I'm having fun

I'm sleeping with the sun

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm a wild thing, baby

If looks could kill a man

Your life is in my hands

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm a wild thing, baby

**[Post-Chorus]**

I'm running away, can't stop me

I'm not gonna say I'm sorry

I made a few mistakes

But one is all it takes

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm a wild thing, baby

**[Verse 2]**

Barely left a scent, no

Echoes in your bedroom

Only paint and perfume

Might have left a scratch

My nails across your back

I never meant to hurt you

Ooh, ooh

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Got this feeling in my brain

In my blood and in my veins

Tellin' me to never slow down

Reachin' for another touch

Know you wanna hold me but

Now you're only holding me down

Oh, woah

**[Chorus]**

Tonight I'm having fun

I'm sleeping with the sun

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm a wild thing, baby

If looks could kill a man

Your life is in my hands

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm a wild thing, baby

**[Post-Chorus]**

I'm running away, can't stop me

I'm not gonna say I'm sorry

I made a few mistakes

But one is all it takes

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm a wild thing, baby

**[Bridge]**

Oh, ooh, oh, ooh

I'm a wild thing, baby

Oh, ooh, oh, ooh

I'm a wild thing, baby

**[Chorus]**

Tonight I'm having fun

I'm sleeping with the sun (Oh, woah)

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm a wild thing, baby (Wild thing baby)

If looks could kill a man

Your life is in my hands (Oh, ooh)

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm a wild thing, baby

**[Post-Chorus]**

I'm running away, can't stop me

I'm not gonna say I'm sorry (Say I'm sorry)

I made a few mistakes

But one is all it takes

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm a wild thing, baby

**[Verse]**

I keep from falling ‘cause this bomb’s about to blow

You keep on lyin’, say “you’re better off alone”

Who’s calling your bluff? I’m calling your bluff

Know when to fold

Whats the point of a heart if you don’t have the heart to love

**[Pre-Chorus]**

One time was innocent

Two times, you’re having fun

Three times, the stars collide

So what’s a girl to do?

**[Chorus]**

Tonight I’m having fun

You’re kinda killin’ it

Oh babe, already said “I’m sorry”

If looks could kill a man

My life is in your hands

Oh babe, already said “I’m sorry”

**[Post-Chorus]**

‘Cause I’m walking away, I’m fleeting

You’re fighting alone, so who wins?

I made a few mistakes

But one is all it takes

So babe, all I can say is sorry

**[Pre-Chorus]**

One time was innocent

Two times, you’re having fun

Three times, the stars collide

So what’s a girl to do?

**[Chorus]**

Tonight I’m having fun

You’re kinda killin’ it

Oh babe, already said “I’m sorry”

If looks could kill a man

My life is in your hands

Oh babe, already said “I’m sorry”

**[Post-Chorus]**

‘Cause I’m walking away, I’m fleeting

You’re fighting alone, so who wins?

I made a few mistakes

But one is all it takes

So babe, all I can say is sorry

**[Chorus]**

Tonight I’m having fun

You’re kinda killin’ it

Oh babe, already said “I’m sorry”

If looks could kill a man

My life is in your hands

Oh babe, already said “I’m sorry”

**[Post-Chorus]**

‘Cause I’m walking away, I’m fleeting

You’re fighting alone, so who wins?

I made a few mistakes

But one is all it takes

So babe, all I can say is sorry

## References

1. ↑ Twitter - Wild Thing discussion at OTF

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