"Where the Wild Things Are" by Luke Combs is a country song that tells the story of the narrator's free-spirited older brother who heads out West seeking adventure and freedom. The brother rides a black Indian Scout motorcycle, wears a leather jacket, and lives a wild, rebellious life reminiscent of James Dean's iconic image. The song chronicles his experiences in California, including stories of desert rides, romantic encounters, and buying a trailer to settle down. The younger brother eventually visits him, but the story takes a tragic turn when the older brother dies in a motorcycle accident at "half past three," a detail that echoes the timing related to James Dean's fatal crash. Despite the tragedy, the song conveys that the brother lived life on his own terms and is buried "out where the wild things are," symbolizing the freedom and wildness of the West
. The song was written by Randy Montana and Dave Turnbull and released as a single from Luke Combs' fourth studio album Gettin' Old in October 2023. It stands out as one of Combs' storytelling songs and reached high positions on country music charts, though it was the first of his singles to miss the number one spot on some charts
