I Don't Wanna Be Learned/I Don't Wanna Be Tamed
Dee Dee Ramone/Joey Ramone/Johnny Ramone/Ramones/Tommy Ramone Lyrics
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And I don't wanna be tamed
And I don't wanna be learned
And I don't wanna be tamed
And I don't wanna be learned
And I don't wanna be tamed
And I don't wanna be learned
The song "I Don't Wanna Be Learned/I Don't Wanna Be Tamed" by the Ramones is an anthem to anti-intellectualism and rebellion against social norms. The band members, Dee Dee Ramone, Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, and Tommy Ramone, express their disdain for formal education and societal expectations of conformity. They proudly declare that they do not want to be taught or controlled by authority figures, and they reject the idea that they need to conform to certain standards to be accepted.
The repetition of "And I don't wanna be learned, And I don't wanna be tamed" emphasizes the band's rejection of mainstream values and their desire for individual freedom. The song reflects the punk ethos of the late 1970s, which was characterized by a rejection of mainstream culture and a celebration of nonconformity. For the Ramones, this meant rejecting the intellectualism and pretensions of the music industry and embracing a simpler, more straightforward style of rock and roll.
In summary, "I Don't Wanna Be Learned/I Don't Wanna Be Tamed" is a declaration of the Ramones' anti-authoritarian attitude and their rejection of society's expectations of conformity and intellectualism.
Line by Line Meaning
And I don't wanna be learned
I don't want to conform to conventional education or societal expectations of knowledge and intellectuality
And I don't wanna be tamed
I refuse to be controlled or domesticated by anyone or anything
And I don't wanna be learned
I reject the idea of formal education and indoctrination into the mainstream system
And I don't wanna be tamed
I stand for independence and free will, and will not be subdued or manipulated.
And I don't wanna be learned
I am passionate about individuality and creativity, and do not want to be limited by conventional rules and regulations.
And I don't wanna be tamed
I value my autonomy and freedom, and will not be oppressed by anyone who tries to take that away from me.
And I don't wanna be learned
I prioritize practical skills and experiences over traditional education or book knowledge.
And I don't wanna be tamed
I am unabashedly myself, and do not need anyone to tell me how to act or live my life.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEE DEE RAMONE, JOEY RAMONE, JOHNNY RAMONE
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