Don't Wanna Know
Kendrick Lamar, Maroon 5
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I don't wanna know, know, know, know Who's taking you home, home, home, home And loving you so, so, so, so The way I used to love you, no I don't wanna know, know, know, know Who's taking you home, home, home, home And loving you so, so, so, so The way I used to love you, oh I don't wanna know Wasted (wasted) And the more I drink the more I think about you Oh no, no, I can't take it Baby, every place I go reminds me of you Do you think of me? Of what we used to be? Is it better now that I'm not around? My friends are actin' strange They don't bring up your name Are you happy now? Are you happy now? I don't wanna know, know, know, know Who's taking you home, home, home, home And loving you so, so, so, so The way I used to love you, no I don't wanna know, know, know, know Who's taking you home, home, home, home And loving you so, so, so, so The way I used to love you, oh I don't wanna know And I every time I go out, yeah I hear it from this one, I hear it from that one That you got someone new Yeah, I see but I don't believe it Even in my head you're still in my bed Maybe I'm just a fool Do you think of me? Of what we used to be? Is it better now that I'm not around? My friends are actin' strange They don't bring up your name Are you happy now? Are you happy now? I don't wanna know, know, know, know Who's taking you home, home, home, home And loving you so, so, so, so The way I used to love you, no I don't wanna know, know, know, know Who's taking you home, home, home, home And loving you so, so, so, so The way I used to love you, oh I don't wanna know No more, please stop No more hashtag boo'd up screenshots No more tryin' make me jealous on your birthday You know just how I made you better on your birthday, oh Do he do you like this, do he woo you like this? Do he lay it down for you, touch your poona like this? Matter fact, never mind, we gon' let the past be May be his right now, but your body's still me, woah I don't wanna know, know, know, know Who's taking you home, home, home, home And loving you so, so, so, so The way I used to love you, no I don't wanna know, know, know, know Who's taking you home, home, home, home And loving you so, so, so, so The way I used to love you, oh I don't wanna know, know, know, know Who's taking you home, home, home, home And loving you so, so, so, so The way I used to love you, oh I don't wanna know, know, know, know Who's taking you home, home, home, home And loving you so, so, so, so The way I used to love you, oh I don't wanna know
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Written by: Adam Levine, Alexander Ben-Abdallah, Ammar Malik, Benjamin Levin, Jacob Hindlin, John Ryan, Jonathan Mills, Kurtis McKenzie
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song's Release"Don't Wanna Know" was released on October 11, 2016, as the lead single from the deluxe edition of Maroon 5's sixth studio album, "Red Pill Blues".
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Song's Genre and LabelIt is categorized under the pop genre, representing a departure from the pop-rock sound of Maroon 5's previous works. The song was released by Interscope Records.
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Collaboration ArtistThe version of "Don't Wanna Know" that garnered radio play features additional vocals from Kendrick Lamar, a critically acclaimed rap artist.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Maroon 5's 13th top 10 entry in the US.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Don't Wanna Know" directed by David Dobkin parodies the popularity of Pokemon Go, and includes cameo appearances from various celebrities such as Vince Vaughn, Sarah Silverman, and Shaquille O'Neal.
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International Success"Don't Wanna Know" became a global hit, reaching top 10 positions in other countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Song's CompositionThe song features a tropical house influence with a light reggae-style beat and synths, which display a different musical direction for Maroon 5.
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Songwriters and Producers"Don't Wanna Know" was composed by six songwriters, including Maroon 5's lead singer Adam Levine, and Kendrick Lamar for his verse, and its production was handled by Benny Blanco and a Norwegian production duo, Stargate.
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Live PerformancesMaroon 5 and Kendrick Lamar performed "Don't Wanna Know" live for the first time on the American Music Awards 2016.
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Commercial Success“Don’t Wanna Know” has achieved multi-platinum status in several countries, including the United States, Australia, and Canada.
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