Jackson's albums include Original Broadway cast recording with All Shook Up (2005), Xanadu (2007) and Finian's Rainbow (2009). He has one studio album with Michael Feinstein called The Power of Two (2009).
In films, Jackson portrayed 9/11 victim and hero Mark Bingham in the 2006 Academy Award nominated United 93 which earned him the Boston Society of Film Critics 2006 award for "Best Ensemble Cast". He has also appeared in the films Curiosity and Hysteria. On television, he is a recurring series regular on NBC's 30 Rock, portraying Jack/Danny Baker. He also guest starred on several series including; Lipstick Jungle, Life on Mars, Ugly Betty and more recently Glee.
He is openly gay and an LGBT rights supporter, as well as an ambassador for amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research) and the national ambassador for The Hetrick-Martin Institute. Jackson's partner, Monte Lapka, is a physicist; they have been together since 2000.
Don't Want To Know
Cheyenne Jackson Lyrics
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No matter what, can't stop loving you
Careless with me, baby, from the start
Pushing me, breaking my world apart
Deep in my heart there's a scar now, telling a story of us
I keep coming back to you, planning attack on you, love
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
No, I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
Why the scent on your neck isn't me
It's not fair, why should I care
'Cause I made it clear that you're not what I need
I don't wanna know, but I can't let it go
I give up had enough wasn't me for you and me
Straight to my guts there you go again
You're killing me don't even know it when
Casting a spell with the lick of your lips
You pretend you're completely oblivious
Deep in my heart there's a scar now, telling a story of us.
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
If you slept in your bed for a week
No, I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
Why the scent on your neck isn't me
It's not fair, why should I care
'Cause I made it clear that you're not what I need
I don't wanna know, but I can't let it go
I give up had enough wasn't me for you and me
You've been around
You're running town
You're striking out with me can't you see it
Bring me down so turn around I got a mouth
Full of reasons, you should meet 'em
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
If you slept in your bed for a week
No, I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
Why the scent on your neck isn't me
It's not fair, why should I care
'Cause I made it clear that you're not what I need
I don't wanna know, but I can't let it go
I give up had enough wasn't me for you and me
For you and me
For you and me
I can't be alone, Lord, I know that's true
No matter what, can't stop loving you
The lyrics to Cheyenne Jackson's "Don't Wanna Know" describe the singer's conflicted feelings towards their partner. On the one hand, they acknowledge that they can't stop loving this person, despite the pain they've caused. The singer reveals that this person has been "careless" with them from the beginning, "pushing" them and "breaking [their] world apart." The singer has a "scar" in their heart that tells the story of their relationship, but they still find themselves drawn to this person and even planning ways to "attack" them with love.
At the same time, the singer knows that they don't necessarily want to know everything about their partner's behavior. They don't want to know if their partner has been sleeping in their own bed for a week, or why their partner's scent isn't the singer's own. They recognize that it's not fair for them to care so much about someone who's not good for them, but they can't seem to let go of their feelings. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that they "can't be alone" and that they can't stop loving this person, no matter what.
Overall, "Don't Wanna Know" explores the complex emotions that can arise in a toxic relationship. The singer knows that they deserve better, but they can't help how they feel. The song is a powerful reminder of the way that love can often be messy and complicated.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't be alone, Lord, I know that's true
You need someone in your life and I acknowledge that.
No matter what, can't stop loving you
My feelings for you are still strong and I cannot help them.
Careless with me, baby, from the start
You have always been reckless and not considerate towards my feelings since the beginning.
Pushing me, breaking my world apart
Your actions consistently cause me pain and destroy the good in my life.
Deep in my heart there's a scar now, telling a story of us
The pain and hurt that you caused have left a permanent mark on my heart as a reminder of our past relationship.
I keep coming back to you, planning attack on you, love
Despite the damage you have done, I still have strong feelings for you and sometimes think of ways to try and make you see my point of view.
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
If you slept in your bed for a week
No, I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
Why the scent on your neck isn't me
It's not fair, why should I care
'Cause I made it clear that you're not what I need
I don't wanna know, but I can't let it go
I give up had enough wasn't me for you and me
I don't want to know about your new partners, but I can't help but feel hurt and jealous when I see or hear something that shows you've moved on. While I know we weren't good for each other, it still hurts to see you with someone else.
Straight to my guts there you go again
You're killing me don't even know it when
Casting a spell with the lick of your lips
You pretend you're completely oblivious
Deep in my heart there's a scar now, telling a story of us.
Just when I think I'm moving on from you, you come back into my life and my emotions are all over the place. Your words and actions have the power to deeply affect me without you even realizing it. The pain that you caused still lingers on in my heart.
You've been around
You're running town
You're striking out with me can't you see it
Bring me down so turn around I got a mouth
Full of reasons, you should meet 'em
You have a reputation for playing around with other people's hearts and I won't be the next victim. You are not good for me, and I have plenty of reasons to prove it.
For you and me
For you and me
Our relationship was not healthy and we were not meant to be together.
I can't be alone, Lord, I know that's true
No matter what, can't stop loving you
I realize that I need someone in my life to fill the void, but unfortunately, that person is still you. My love for you is strong and it's hard to let go.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cheyenne Jackson
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I'm so tired of pretending
Where's my happy ending?
I followed all the rules
I drew inside the lines
I never asked for anything
That wasn't mine
I waited patiently for my time
But when it finally came
He called her name
And now I feel this overwhelming pain
I mean, it's in my veins
I mean, it's in my brain
My thoughts are running in a circle
Like a toy train
I'm kinda like a perfect picture
With a broken frame
I know exactly who to blame
I never thought of myself as mean
I always thought that I'd be the queen
And there's no in-between
'Cause if I can't have that
Then I will be the leader of the dark
And the bad
Now there's a devil on my shoulder
Where the angels used to be
And he's calling me the queen
Being nice was my past time
But I've been hurt for the last time
And I won't ever let another person take advantage of me
The anger burns my skin, third-degree
Now my blood's boiling hotter than a fiery sea
There's nobody getting close to me
They're gonna bow to the evil queen
Your nightmare is my dream
Just wait until they fall
To my wicked schemes
I never thought of myself as mean
I always thought that I'd be the queen
And there's no in-between
'Cause if I can't have that
Then I will be the leader of the dark
And the bad
Now there's a devil on my shoulder
Where the angels used to be
And he's calling me the queen of mean
The queen of mean
The queen of mean
Something's pulling me
It's so magnetic
My body is moving
Unsure where I'm headed
All of my senses have left me defenseless
This darkness around me
Is promising vengeance
The price that I'm willing to pay is expensive
There's nothing to lose
When you're lonely and friendless
So my only interest
Is showing this princess
That I am the queen
And my reign will be endless
I want what I deserve
I want to rule the world
Sit back and watch them learn
It's finally my turn
If they want a villain for a queen
I'm gonna be the one they've never seen
I'll show them what it means
Now that I am that
I will be the ruler of the dark and the bad
'Cause the devil's on my shoulder
Where the angels used to be
And he's calling me the queen of mean
The queen of mean
I want what I deserve
Brian Lozano
This man could do no wrong in my book. Beautiful vocals always. Huge fan of life
Wayne
Not only is Cheyenne Jackson talented and beautiful but so are all the dancers in this video. The choreography is awesome.
Just a feel good video. Too bad it doesn't have a happy ending.. :-(
Lia Marino
I have watched this a million times on repeat I love it 😍
FerNiBu 10
Love this song so much!
Anne Faithful
A completely wonderful, awesome, and real video from a man with the same qualities. Perfection.
Nannette Burnett
great vocals great looks!
S_ vlog101
Whenever I look at him, I get chills and hades from descendants 3 is giving me recognition 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Krissymconnorsvlog
The fact that he was on glee and than a Disney movie and now he plays Caleb in Julie and the Phantoms! He soooo amazing 💜💜💜 he so underrated as a singer !!!! This man can do it all
alpha wolf
I know right he is really amazing
Steph Hulme
This song is pretty catchy