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I Wanna Be Sedated
Ramones Lyrics


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Twenty, twenty, twenty-four hours to go
I wanna be sedated
Nothing to do, nowhere to go
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, nowhere to go
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, nowhere to go
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, nowhere to go
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, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, I wanna be sedated
Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, I wanna be sedated
Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, I wanna be sedated
Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, I wanna be sedated

Overall Meaning

The Ramones "I Wanna Be Sedated" is a song about feeling overwhelmed and wanting to escape from the stresses of daily life. The opening lyrics, "Twenty, twenty, twenty-four hours to go, I wanna be sedated," sets the tone for the song which chronicles the singer's desire to be numb and not have to worry about anything for a while. The lyrics, "Nothing to do, nowhere to go," suggests the singer's boredom and frustration with his current circumstance, while also highlighting the desire for a change of pace.


The second verse of the song continues with the singer's quest for escape, "Just get me to the airport, put me on a plane, hurry, hurry, hurry before I go insane," suggesting his desperation for relief. The lyrics, "I can't control my fingers, I can't control my brain," further emphasizes the singer's feeling of being out of control and yearning for a break from reality. The chorus repeats the first verse, emphasizing the singer's burning desire to continue the cycle of sedation.


The third verse suggests that the singer wants to escape by attending a concert, but even that plan brings anxiety and lack of control. "I can't control my fingers, I can't control my toes," indicating an overwhelming need to check out mentally and emotionally.


Overall, the song speaks to the desire for temporary reprieve from the endless cycle of daily life and responsibilities. It's relatable and universally understood as a call for a break from reality, which might explain why it remains popular music even today.


Line by Line Meaning

Twenty, twenty, twenty-four hours to go
The singer has a limited amount of time before something happens that they do not want to deal with.


I wanna be sedated
The singer wants to be in a state of calm or numbness and not fully present or aware of what is happening around them.


Nothing to do, nowhere to go
The singer is bored and does not have any purpose or direction.


Just get me to the airport, put me on a plane
The artist wants to escape their current situation and go somewhere else.


Hurry, hurry, hurry, before I go insane
The artist is anxious and wants to leave as soon as possible.


I can't control my fingers, I can't control my brain
The singer is so overwhelmed that they feel like they cannot control their own body or thoughts.


Just put me in a wheelchair, get me on a plane
The singer is willing to be physically helpless if it means they can escape their current situation faster.


Just put me in a wheelchair, get me to the show
The artist wants to perform but is so overwhelmed that they need help getting to the venue.


Hurry, hurry, hurry, before I go loco
The artist is afraid of losing their mind or sanity.


I can't control my fingers, I can't control my toes
The artist is so overwhelmed that they feel like they cannot control their own body or movements.


Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, I wanna be sedated
The singer is repeating their desire for sedation and escape from their current situation.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings

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Racheal Plymale


on I Wanna Be Sedated (Live)

My Alltime favorite band!!!!!!!!! Joey Ramone was yummmy!!!!!

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