Buck-O-Nine has released several albums including Songs in the Key of Bree, Barfly, Twenty-Eight Teeth, and Libido.
Currently Buck-O-Nine still plays shows for fun. They have re-connected with the positive, fun vibe that the band originated from.
I Dont Wanna Be No
Buck-O-Nine Lyrics
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Don't wanna be no jon bon jovi
I only wore my leathers once
But I was drunk.....
And that's another story
Don't wanna go on mtv
I don't wanna be another rock singer
But I'll take that limosine
don't wanna be no washed p hippy
Don't wanna be a butt-sucking sellout
After every tour, I'm in betty ford
Hangin' with the guys
And tryin' to get the hell out
Don't wanna be no metal hero
Don't wanna have a laser light show
And when I've gone as far as I can go
I'll quit the band and go solo!
don't wanna be no jon bon jovi
Grow my hair down to my buttcheeks
Don't wanna be no jon bon jovi
Wearing leather pants on mtv.....
The Buck-O-Nine song "I Don't Wanna Be No" is a humorous and satirical commentary on the music industry and the pressures that come with being a successful musician. The lyrics express the singer's desire to avoid the trappings of fame and fortune, and to stay true to his own vision and values.
The opening lines, "Don't wanna be no superstar, don't wanna be no Jon Bon Jovi," set the tone for the song, which pokes fun at the idea of "rock star" status and the excesses that often come with it. The references to wearing leather pants, riding in limousines, and having diamond rings on every finger all serve to underscore the absurdity of the rock star lifestyle.
The second verse takes a more cynical tone, referencing the pressures to conform and to sell out in order to achieve success. The line "After every tour, I'm in Betty Ford, hangin' with the guys and tryin' to get the hell out" suggests that the singer is no stranger to the dark side of the music industry, and has seen firsthand the damage that can be caused by the excesses of fame and fortune.
Ultimately, the song is a lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek take on the idea of "rock stardom," and serves as a reminder that there's more to life than money, fame, and fortune.
Line by Line Meaning
don't wanna be no superstar
I do not want to be an iconic figure that everyone idolizes
Don't wanna be no jon bon jovi
I do not aspire to become a famous rockstar like Jon Bon Jovi
I only wore my leathers once
I have only tried to imitate the glam rock stars' fashion sense once
But I was drunk.....
It happened when I was inebriated
And that's another story
That is not relevant to this discussion
Don't wanna go on mtv
I do not want to appear on MTV and gain fame from that
I don't wanna be another rock singer
I do not want to be included in the list of ordinary rock singers
But I'll take that limosine
Although I do not aspire to be a famous singer, I wouldn't mind traveling in luxurious limousines
And diamond rings to put on every finger!
I would not mind being extravagant when it comes to owning diamond rings
don't wanna be no washed p hippy
I do not want to be an old, penniless hippy that has lost his charm and vigor
Don't wanna be a butt-sucking sellout
I do not want to compromise my values and principles for fame and money
After every tour, I'm in betty ford
After every tour, I check myself into Betty Ford (rehab center) to deal with my addiction issues
Hangin' with the guys
Spending time with my bandmates and friends
And tryin' to get the hell out
Trying to escape the pressure and stress of the music industry
Don't wanna be no metal hero
I do not want to be seen as a hero that represents heavy metal music
Don't wanna have a laser light show
I do not care about having a visually stunning laser light show during my performances
And when I've gone as far as I can go
And when I have reached my limits and cannot progress further
I'll quit the band and go solo!
I will leave the band and try to pursue a solo career
don't wanna be no jon bon jovi
I do not aspire to become a famous rockstar like Jon Bon Jovi
Grow my hair down to my buttcheeks
I do not want to grow my hair as long as Jon Bon Jovi's hair
Don't wanna be no jon bon jovi
I do not aspire to become a famous rockstar like Jon Bon Jovi
Wearing leather pants on mtv.....
I do not want to wear leather pants and appear on MTV to gain fame
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