I Wanna Rock

Twisted Sister

About I Wanna Rock

"I Wanna Rock" is a song written and composed by Dee Snider and performed by his band Twisted Sister. It was released on the 1984 album Stay Hungry.


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2009
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#3

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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!)
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I want to rock!(Rock!)

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I want to rock!

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Twisted Sister

Twisted Sister is an American heavy metal band from Long Island, New York. Musically, the band implements elements of traditional heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest along with a driving hard rock style that is similar to AC/DC. While the band members' famously cross-dressed appearance might seem to link them with the 1980s glam metal movement, Twisted Sister's aggressive musical style was coupled with a more grotesque use of makeup and women's clothing resulting in a product quite distinct from the more hedonistic androgyny of glam metal groups like Mötley Crüe and Poison. The band considers the "glam metal" tag to be inappropriate. more »

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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."
Music Chart Success
The song attained peak popularity at #68 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Video Popularity
It is known for its iconic music video that received significant airplay on the MTV network.
Music Video Director
The music video was directed by Marty Callner, a well-known music video and concert film director.
Recurrent Theme
The theme of rebellion against authoritarian figures, which is characteristic of many Twisted Sister songs, is also prominent in "I Wanna Rock."
Iconic Catchphrase
The 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.
Video Casting
Actor Mark Metcalf, known for his role in "National Lampoon's Animal House," played the role of the oppressive school teacher in the music video.
Crossover Appearance
The song and its music video make an appearance in the 2009 music-themed video game Guitar Hero: Smash Hits.
Spanish Adaption
The 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."
SpongeBob Appearance
"I Wanna Rock" also appeared in an episode of the popular kids cartoon "SpongeBob SquarePants."
Noteworthy Cover
"I Wanna Rock" was covered by the hip-hop band Public Enemy on their 1994 album Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Age.
Cultural Influence
The song’s popularity has ensured its place in the history of hard rock, making it a staple at rock concerts and festivals.
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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