Unbound (The Wild Ride)

Album: Avenged Sevenfold (2007)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • "Unbound (The Wild Ride)" is about challenging your beliefs and not letting what you think you know hold you back. Included on Avenged Sevenfold's 2007 self-titled album, it's quite a departure from the songs about biblical retribution ("Chapter Four") or betrayal ("Unholy Confessions") that they were known for.
  • Many Avenged Sevenfold fans like this song and find it inspiring, but lead singer M. Shadows doesn't share their enthusiasm. In a 2017 online discussion, he said it's his least favorite song by the band that ever made it to a record. "It's a little sugary for my taste," he said.
  • Avenged Sevenfold were expanding their sonic range around this time, which you can hear on this track. It has piano, very melodic singing, and even a children's choir that comes in at the end.

Comments: 2

  • Kria C. from Skagland, SlovakiaR.I.P. Jimmy =(
  • Juliet from Las Vegas, Nvits original title was Disneyland acid trip which should tell you a lot they said it was like being on acid on a ride
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Daniel Lanois

Daniel LanoisSongwriter Interviews

Daniel Lanois on his album Heavy Sun, and the inside stories of songs he produced for U2, Peter Gabriel, and Bob Dylan.

Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders

Chrissie Hynde of The PretendersSongwriter Interviews

The rock revolutionist on songwriting, quitting smoking, and what she thinks of Rush Limbaugh using her song.

70s Music Quiz 1

70s Music Quiz 1Music Quiz

The '70s gave us Muppets, disco and Van Halen, all which show up in this groovy quiz.

Richie McDonald of Lonestar

Richie McDonald of LonestarSongwriter Interviews

Richie talks about the impact of "Amazed," and how his 4-year-old son inspired another Lonestar hit.

Chris Fehn of Slipknot

Chris Fehn of SlipknotSongwriter Interviews

A drummer for one of the most successful metal bands of the last decade, Chris talks about what it's like writing and performing with Slipknot. Metal-neck is a factor.

Andrew Farriss of INXS

Andrew Farriss of INXSSongwriter Interviews

Andrew Farriss on writing with Michael Hutchence, the stories behind "Mystify" and other INXS hits, and his country-flavored debut solo album.