Born to Be Wild Song by Steppenwolf

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"Born to Be Wild" is a high-octane hard rock anthem by the Canadian-American band Steppenwolf, released in 1968 as the lead single from their self-titled debut album. Written by Mars Bonfire (real name Dennis Edmonton, brother of Steppenwolf drummer Jerry Edmonton), the song was originally conceived as a ballad but transformed into a raw, electrifying rocker by the band, featuring John Kay's gritty vocals, blistering guitar riffs, pounding drums, and an iconic organ riff that captures pure adrenaline.
The lyrics burst with themes of freedom, rebellion, and the thrill of the open road: "Get your motor runnin' / Head out on the highway / Looking for adventure / In whatever comes our way." Lines like "Fire all of your guns at once / And explode into space" and the famous "heavy metal thunder" (referring to the roar of motorcycles, not the genre, though it helped coin the term) evoke a sense of untamed liberation and living life on your own terms. It became the ultimate soundtrack for the 1960s counterculture, symbolizing escape from societal norms and the pursuit of personal adventure—especially after its unforgettable use in the 1969 film Easy Rider.
Though the song never explicitly mentions motorcycles, its association with biker culture and the open road has made it an enduring symbol of freedom. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, became Steppenwolf's signature track, and is often credited as one of the first heavy metal songs due to its aggressive sound and influence on the genre.

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