I Wanna Rock
Twisted Sister
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I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) Turn it down you say But all I got to say to you is time and time again I say No! No! No! No! Tell me not to play Well, all I got to say to when you tell me not to play I say No! No! No! No! So, if you ask me why I like the way I play it There's only one thing I can say to you I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) There's a feelin' that I get from nothin' else and there ain't nothin' in the world that makes me go! Go! Go! Go! Turn the power up I've waited for so long so I could hear my favorite song so, let's go! Go! Go! Go! When it's like this I feel the music shootin' through me There's nothin' else that I would rather do I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) I want to rock! I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) I want to rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!) Rock!(Rock!)
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Written by: Daniel Dee Snider
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13 facts about this song
Album Affiliation"I Wanna Rock" is a song by the American hard rock band Twisted Sister from their 1984 album "Stay Hungry."
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Music Chart SuccessThe song attained peak popularity at #68 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music Video PopularityIt is known for its iconic music video that received significant airplay on the MTV network.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video was directed by Marty Callner, a well-known music video and concert film director.
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Recurrent ThemeThe theme of rebellion against authoritarian figures, which is characteristic of many Twisted Sister songs, is also prominent in "I Wanna Rock."
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Iconic CatchphraseThe song's title phrase, "I Wanna Rock," has become an iconic catchphrase and is widely recognized even by those who are not familiar with the song or the band.
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Video CastingActor Mark Metcalf, known for his role in "National Lampoon's Animal House," played the role of the oppressive school teacher in the music video.
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Crossover AppearanceThe song and its music video make an appearance in the 2009 music-themed video game Guitar Hero: Smash Hits.
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Spanish AdaptionThe song was adapted into Spanish by the Mexico-based hard rock band Moderatto and included in the soundtrack of the animated film "La Leyenda de la Nahuala."
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SpongeBob Appearance"I Wanna Rock" also appeared in an episode of the popular kids cartoon "SpongeBob SquarePants."
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Noteworthy Cover"I Wanna Rock" was covered by the hip-hop band Public Enemy on their 1994 album Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Age.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song’s popularity has ensured its place in the history of hard rock, making it a staple at rock concerts and festivals.
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Legacy"I Wanna Rock" is one of Twisted Sister's most famous songs and has helped the band maintain its relevance in the world of music despite its breakup in 2016.
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