Don't Want to Know If You Are Lonely
Hüsker Dü
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I'm curious to know exactly how you are I keep my distance but that distance is too far It reassures me just to know that you're okay But I don't want you to go on needing me this way And I don't want to know if you are lonely Don't want to know if you are less than lonely Don't want to know if you are lonely Don't want to know, don't want to know The day you left me, left me feeling oh so bad Still I'm not sure about all the doubts we had From the beginning we both knew it wouldn't last Decisions have been made the die has been cast The phone is ringing and the clock says four A.M. If it's your friends, well I don't want to hear from them Please leave your number and a message at the tone Or you can just go on and leave me alone
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Written by: GRANT VERNON HART
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10 facts about this song
Album Info"Don't Want to Know if You Are Lonely" is a song by Hüsker Dü, an iconic punk rock band of the 1980s. It was released on their fifth studio album "Candy Apple Grey," in March 1986.
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Band LineupThe song features Bob Mould on guitar and vocals, Grant Hart on drums and vocals, and Greg Norton on bass guitar.
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Song's AuthorGrant Hart, who is also the band's drummer, wrote this song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Don't Want To Know If You Are Lonely" was one of the first to be played on MTV's alternative music program 120 Minutes.
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Notable CoverThe song was covered by the American band Green Day for the tribute album "A Tribute to Hüsker Dü."
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Song ThemeThe song centers on themes of loneliness and longing, and showcases the band's shift from hardcore punk to a more melodic and contemplative sound.
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National RecognitionIn 2021, the song was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
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Critical AcclaimThis song is considered one of Hüsker Dü's best songs and a classic of the alternative rock genre.
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Title AppropriationThe title of the song was used for the documentary about Grant Hart, "Every Everything: The Music, Life & Times of Grant Hart".
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Song's Impact"Don't Want To Know If You Are Lonely" is often cited as influential by other bands and artists, demonstrating its lasting impact on the punk and alternative music scenes.
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