Don't Wanna Go Home

Jason Derulo

About Don't Wanna Go Home

"Don't Wanna Go Home" is a song by American recording artist Jason Derulo, released as the lead single from his second studio album, Future History, on May 23, 2011. The song was written by Derulo, Chaz Mishan, David Delazyn, William Attaway, Irving Burgie, Allen George and Fred McFarlane. It was produced by The Fliptones. The song is an up-tempo electropop and dance-pop song that samples Robin S.' 1993 single "Show Me Love" and incorporates an interpolation of Harry Belafonte's 1956 single, "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)". "Don't Wanna Go Home" received mixed reviews; some music critics praised its production and lyrics, while others claimed it lacked originality. In the United States, "Don't Wanna Go Home" peaked at number fourteen on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and at number four on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. It also attained top 20 positions across Europe and in Australia and New Zealand. In the United Kingdom, "Don't Wanna Go Home" debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Derulo's second consecutive number-one single in Britain following "In My Head" (2010). The accompanying music video was directed by Rich Lee, and features Derulo in various dance sequences and a cameo appearance by Melody Thornton. 


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2011
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Jason Derulo

Check that out, what they playin'
That's my song, that's my song
Where my drinks?
I've been waiting much too long, much too long
And this girl in my lap, passing out, she's a blonde
The last thing on my mind is goin' home

From the window (from the window)
To the wall (to the wall)
This club is jumpin' (this club is jumpin')
'Til tomorrow ('Til tomorrow)
Is it daylight? (Is it daylight?)
Or is it night time? (Is it night time)
One o'clock, two o'clock, three o'clock, four
We gon' tear the club up up, up, up, up

Dayo, me say dayo
Daylight come and we don't wanna go home
Yeah so, we losin' control
Turn the lights low 'cause we about to get blown
Let the club shut down (We won't go, oh, oh, oh)
Burn it down (To the floor, oh, oh, oh)
Dayo, me say dayo
Daylight come and we don't wanna go home

We drink the whole bottle but it ain't over, over
Everybody jumping on the sofa, sofa
Standing on the chairs
Standing on the bar
No matter day or night, I'm shining
Bitch, I'm a star

From the window (from the window)
To the wall (to the wall)
This club is jumpin' (this club is jumpin')
Til tomorrow ('Til tomorrow)
Is it daylight? (Is it daylight?)
Or is it night time? (Is it night time)
One o'clock, two o'clock, three o'clock, four
We gon' tear the club up (up, up, up, up)

Dayo, me say dayo
Daylight come and we don't wanna go home
Yeah so, we losin' control
Turn the lights low 'cause we about to get blown
Let the club shut down (We won't go, oh, oh, oh)
Burn it down (To the floor, oh, oh, oh)
I say Dayo, me say dayo
Daylight come and we don't wanna go home

I just met this sexy Haitian girl moving like a dancer
Told her and her girlfriends, let's sleep in my cabana
Ask me where the party's at, baby I'm the answer
Have another drink with me, shorty where your manners?
Take another shot, another, shot, shot, shot, shot
I can make it hot, make it hot, we go rock until the

Dayo, me say dayo
Daylight come and we don't wanna go home
Yeah so, we losin' control
Turn the lights low 'cause we about to get blown
Let the club shut down (We won't go, oh, oh, oh)
Burn it down, (To the floor, oh, oh, oh)
Dayo, me say dayo
Daylight come and we don't wanna go home

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Jason Derulo

Jason Joel Desrouleaux (born September 21, 1989), better known by his stage name Jason Derülo, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records, co-founder of the label Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper Diddy, Derülo signed to minor recording label Beluga Heights. After Beluga Heights became part of the Warner Music Group, Derülo released his debut single, "Whatcha Say" in May 2009, which sold over five million digital downloads, gaining an RIAA certification of double platinum, and reaching number 1 in the U.S. and New Zealand. Derülo released his second single, "In My Head", in December 2009. His debut album, Jason Derülo, was released on Marc… more »

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Written by: ARKIN ALAN, WILLIAM ATTAWAY, IRVING BURGIE, BOB CAREY, ERIK DARLING, DAVID DELAZYN, JASON DESROULEAUX, ALLEN GEORGE, FRED MC FARLANE, CHAZ MISHAN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Don't Wanna Go Home" is the lead single from Jason Derulo's second studio album, "Future History," which was released in 2011.
Chart Success
On June 16, 2011, "Don't Wanna Go Home" debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, making it Derulo's second number one in the UK.
Music Sampling
The song samples two different songs - "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" by Harry Belafonte and "Show Me Love" by Robin S.
Song Genre
The song is a fusion of pop, dance-pop, and electronic music with a duration of 3 minutes 26 seconds.
Music Video
The music video for "Don't Wanna Go Home" was directed by Rich Lee and was inspired by the movie "Fight Club."
Song Writers
"Don't Wanna Go Home" was written by Jason Desrouleaux (Jason Derulo's real name), Chaz Mishan, David Delazyn, William Attaway, Irving Burgie, Allen George, and Fred McFarlane.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised its catchy chorus and danceable beat, while others criticized its heavy use of sampling.
Commercial Performance
"Don't Wanna Go Home" was a commercial success worldwide. It reached the Top 10 in several countries including Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United States.
Dance Routine
In the music video, and most of his live performances, Derulo performs a well-choreographed dance routine with several background dancers.
Recording Studios
The song was recorded at multiple locations including Fisticuffs Gym, Los Angeles, California and Serenity Sound, Los Angeles, California.
Certification
The song received platinum certification by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for its impressive sales figures.
Popular Culture Influences
Jason Derulo stated in an interview that he was inspired to write "Don't Wanna Go Home" to create a feel-good, party anthem that people can dance and forget their problems to during the time of a global recession.

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