I Wanna Be Sedated
Ramones
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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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Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Song LyricsThe 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.
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Song InspirationThe 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."
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Cultural ImpactOver time, "I Wanna Be Sedated" has become an anthem for punk rock genre and has been covered by various artists worldwide.
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Music VideoIts music video earned a heavy rotation in MTV and was officially released in 1988, almost 10 years after the song's initial release.
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Song's VersatilityThe 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".
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PopularityIt 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.
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Recording"I Wanna Be Sedated" was recorded at New York's Media Sound Studios in October 1978 for the "Road to Ruin" album.
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Reaction from CriticsThe song received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with critics praising its high-energy performance and infectious rhythms.
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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.
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Live performancesDespite 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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