Wild Beasts - Nature Boy Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What inspired Wild Beasts to write 'Nature Boy'?

   'Nature Boy' by Wild Beasts was inspired by WWE wrestling. Tom Fleming mentioned that there are direct quotes from WWE wrestlers in the song. The band's vocalist Hayden Thorpe explained that wrestling and hyper-masculinity, similar to drag, are constructs that the song touches on.

2. Which famous wrestlers are referenced in the lyrics of 'Nature Boy'?

   The song includes references to Ric Flair, who is nicknamed 'Nature Boy,' and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts. The lyric 'a little fun for me, and none for you' is lifted from an interview with Jake 'The Snake' Roberts.

3. Did the song 'Nature Boy' by Wild Beasts take inspiration from Nat King Cole's song of the same name?

   No, while both songs share the title 'Nature Boy,' Wild Beasts' version is inspired by the world of WWE wrestling and themes of masculinity. Nat King Cole's 'Nature Boy,' on the other hand, is a jazz standard written by eden ahbez and covers different themes.

4. Who sings about masculinity in Wild Beasts' 'Nature Boy'?

   Hayden Thorpe of Wild Beasts sings about masculinity in 'Nature Boy.' He discussed how growing up makes one realize that societal myths about being a powerful and strong man are often false and grotesque.

5. What is the significance of the name 'Nature Boy' in Wild Beasts' song?

   'Nature Boy' in Wild Beasts' song is an illustration of audacious male myth. The song reflects themes of hyper-masculinity and how societal constructs shape masculinity. The nickname 'Nature Boy' was originally used by celebrated wrestler Ric Flair to incite a feud with Buddy Rogers in 1978.

6. Which other songs by Wild Beasts explore themes of masculinity?

   Besides 'Nature Boy,' other songs by Wild Beasts that explore themes of masculinity include 'Plaything' and 'The Devil's Crayon.' These songs delve into aspects of male desire and how men are shaped by societal expectations and their own carnal needs.