Adam Lambert performed “Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf from the film Easy Rider (1969) in the American Idol 4-14-09 Performance. Paula cheered and was obviously thrilled about it. Paula enthused “You dare to dance in the path of greatness… You’re one of the bravest contestants I ever witnessed”. Simon thought “Vocally incredible…it was a little bit like watching the Rocky Horror Musical in parts.”
Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild lyrics
Get your motor running
Head out on the highway
Looking for adventure
In whatever comes our way
Yeah, darling
Gonna make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once and
Explode into space
I like smoke and lightning
Heavy metal thunder
Racing in the wind
And the feeling that I'm under
Yeah, darling
Gonna make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once and
Explode into space
Like a true nature child
We were born
Born to be wild
We have climbed so high
Never want to die
Born to be wild
Born to be wild
