I Wanna Be Sedated

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About I Wanna Be Sedated

"I Wanna Be Sedated" is a song by the American punk rock band the Ramones. It is one of the band's best known songs. It was originally released on their fourth album, Road to Ruin, in September 1978 and was the B-side of the UK single "She's the One" released on September 21,1978. The song was later released as a single in the Netherlands in 1979, then in the U. S. in 1980 by RSO Records from the Times Square soundtrack album.


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Twenty twenty twenty four hours to go
I wanna be sedated
Nothing to do, no where to go o,
I wanna be sedated

Just get me to the airport, put me on a plane
Hurry hurry hurry, before I go insane
I can't control my fingers, I can't control my brain
Oh no oh oh oh oh

Twenty twenty twenty four hours to go
I wanna be sedated
Nothing to do, no where to go o,
I wanna be sedated

Just put me in a wheelchair, get me on a plane
Hurry hurry hurry, before I go insane
I can't control my fingers, I can't control my brain
Oh no oh oh oh oh

Twenty twenty twenty four hours to go
I wanna be sedated
Nothing to do, no where to go o,
I wanna be sedated

Just put me in a wheelchair, get me to the show
Hurry hurry hurry, before I go loco
I can't control my fingers, I can't control my toes
Oh no oh oh oh oh

Twenty twenty twenty four hours to go
I wanna be sedated
Nothing to do, no where to go o,
I wanna be sedated

Just put me in a wheelchair, get me to the show
Hurry hurry hurry, before I go loco
I can't control my fingers, I can't control my toes
Oh no oh oh oh oh

Ba ba baba, baba ba baba, I wanna be sedated
Ba ba baba, baba ba baba, I wanna be sedated
Ba ba baba, baba ba baba, I wanna be sedated
Ba ba baba, baba ba baba, I wanna be sedated

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Ramones

The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first punk rock group. Despite achieving only limited commercial success, the band was a major influence on the punk rock movement in both the United States and the United Kingdom. more »

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Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings

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11 facts about this song

Song History
"I Wanna Be Sedated" is one of the most popular songs by American punk rock band the Ramones. It was released as a B-side of "She's the One" in 1979.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "I Wanna Be Sedated" were reportedly written by lead vocalist Joey Ramone, who conceived the idea for the song while he was in the hospital.
Song Inspiration
The song, according to various interpretations, represents the band's weariness from touring and life on the road, hence the line, "Nothin' to do, no where to go, I wanna be sedated."
Cultural Impact
Over time, "I Wanna Be Sedated" has become an anthem for punk rock genre and has been covered by various artists worldwide.
Music Video
Its music video earned a heavy rotation in MTV and was officially released in 1988, almost 10 years after the song's initial release.
Song's Versatility
The track has been used in several movies, television shows, and commercials due to its catchy melody and energetic rhythm. Some notable examples include movies like "Final Destination" and "National Lampoon’s Vacation".
Popularity
It is frequently ranked as one of the greatest rock songs of all time. Rolling Stone magazine placed it at #145 in their list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.
Recording
"I Wanna Be Sedated" was recorded at New York's Media Sound Studios in October 1978 for the "Road to Ruin" album.
Reaction from Critics
The song received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with critics praising its high-energy performance and infectious rhythms.
Awards and Recognition
"I Wanna Be Sedated" was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll list in 2002, further solidifying its iconic status in rock music history.
Live performances
Despite its popularity, “I Wanna Be Sedated” was not performed live by the Ramones until 1984, five years after it was originally released.

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