"Wild Side" showcases the sultry side of Normani that departs from her bubblegum pop days. It's a sexy track that finds Normani and Cardi B owning their sexualities in a really powerful way. According to NPR, this new track also samples Aaliyah's "One in a Million," which helps Normani blend the old school with the new school — a sound that's incredibly popular right now.
What's particularly great about the track is how direct the two artists are with their desires. They boast about sex in ways that are both personal yet relatable at large — including fun wordplay to keep listeners hooked (via Capital Xtra). Normani sings, "Shoot your shot 'cause I'm bulletproof / load it up and doo-doo-doo," relating shooting your shot in its colloquial meaning to an actual gun.
Normani wants the attention and love she deserves — and on her terms. "This type of s**t will have you wildin' / last minute trip to the islands," she sings, declaring how good she will make her man feel, and he better reciprocate as she then says she wants his wild side. Cardi B, too, wants nothing but to own herself. During her verse, she raps, "Boom, nothing but a robe in your house / I wanna put these pretty pink toes in your mouth."
Ultimately, "Wild Side" is a R&B track perfect for summer. It's about letting loose, having fun, and loving yourself, and isn't that what summer is all about?
