I Wanna Rock

Album: Stay Hungry (1984)
Charted: 68
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  • I wanna rock (rock)
    I wanna rock (rock)
    I want to rock (rock)
    I wanna 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, 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, 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 wanna rock (rock)
    I wanna rock (rock)
    I want to rock (rock)
    I wanna 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, 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, go, go, go
    When it's like this, I feel the music shootin' through me
    There's nothin' else that I would rather do

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    I want to rock (rock)
    I wanna rock (rock)

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    I wanna rock (rock) Writer/s: Daniel Dee Snider
    Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 4

  • Hair Bands Enthusiast from Greater Sudbury, Ontario, CanadaFun Fact: pretty sure I counted right but Rock is said 78 times and the reason I always think of that when this song comes on is because a radio DJ once said wow that's being able to say the word rock and I thought I had remember him saying in the 100s in a short 3 minutes and a bit song but in the lyrics above I just counted 78 I think but it's still impressive considering the song is fairly short. Lol

    But still great tune almost impossible not to sing along, We're not gonna take it in my opinion is a bit better but their 2 biggest hits by far and probably really only 2 that most casual fans would know because the rest of their stuff wasn't as commercial but good band and really loved the work and creativity they put into their videos back then for being in the 80s. 2 awesome videos, 2 awesome songs just too bad they didn't have 15-20 hits like Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, the crue, Poison, G&R.......you get the idea I'm sure lol

    Miss that good ol simple rock, they weren't dressed the best that is one thing I don't miss from the 80s lol but those bands could write great songs, sing amazing, great guitarists, every song pretty much had a solo, tons of harmonizing choruses and just a whole ton of catchy very easy to sing along to Rock Anthems like if anybody can go through Livin' in a prayer by Bon Jovi without at some point singing along they're either extremely hammered so passing out, just hate rock or are is the worse of moods and just are stuck in their whole little world not even paying attention because when that songs plays in arenas of hockey games, fans go nuts and also when Bon Jovi plays it live ( I've been to about a dozen of their shows (YES 12 or so times......YA I'M a BIT OBSESSED) and you get goose bumps from how loud those fans sing along and the fact that Jon's voice has been on at first a slow decline since the mid 90s then from 2008 or so to 2018 fast decline and since Covid well he can't sing PERIOD kareoke ppl are better than him and covet bands smoke them and anyways saw 2 shows without Richie and nothing against Phil X but it isn't the same. But it doesn't matter for that song you can barely hear the band lol. And for the millenials who thought Bon Jovi was a new band in 2000 when it's my life played 50 times a day on rock radio Tommy and Gina are from Livin on a prayer it's because thank god 2000 killed grunge and brought back some good rock but BJ hung in there ok in the 90s with Always, Keep the Faith album ajd These Days This ain't a love song and Something for the Pain and many other awesome songs Bed of Roses ballads ya but at least they stuck around but now it's sad his voice is as bad as Axl and Vince Neil and even Chad from Nickelback is struggling that rasp when it's not natural for you is killer.

    Anyways rock on guys
  • Dan Gillespy from Courtenay BcWhat do you want to do with your life I wanna rock. A very good unforgettable classic metal song and video.
  • Jorge from Bronx, NyI'am wondering if JJ French has changed his mind about Obama,lmao,This song is missing the part of the teacher/father the kid,What you wanna do with your life,,,,,lol
  • Paul from San Benito, Txi love the rebellious spirit of the song cuz although society want everybody to be NORMAL people should be themselves and if thats rebelling well arrest me people
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