I Don't Wanna Rock
Bowling for Soup · Drunk Enough To Dance [2002]
You wanna know her like she knows the whole world
But 10 seconds and it's obvious it's goin' nowhere
She makes you tell her that she's your best friend
You tell her things you know won't make her mad
Don't want to be the one to say things are goin nowhere
Where are you now?
(Oh oh oh)
Where are you now?
(Oh oh oh)
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna rock
I don't wanna wait by the phone
And I don't wanna tell you I love you
Don't wanna tell you I love you anymore
It's hard to live outside a safety zone
Cause you remember bein' all alone
Two kinds of misery and either way
You're going nowhere
Where are you now?
(Oh oh oh)
Where are you now?
(Oh oh oh)
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna rock
I don't wanna wait by the phone
And I don't wanna tell you I love you
Don't wanna tell you I love you anymore
Don't wanna tell you I love you
Don't wanna tell you I love you anymore
And she makes me want to be a homosexual
Maybe I'll be your best friend
Maybe see ya naked once in a while
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna rock
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna rock
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna rock
I don't wanna wait by the phone
And I don't wanna tell you I love you
Don't wanna tell you I love you anymore
Don't wanna tell you I love you
Don't wanna tell you I love you anymore
I don't wanna rock
I don't wanna rock
I don't wanna rock
I don't wanna rock
I don't wanna rock
I don't wanna rock
I don't wanna rock
I don't wanna tell you I love you anymore
I Don't Wanna Rock
Bowling for Soup established themselves as a defining voice in pop-punk during the early 2000s, blending humor with catchy melodies. Released on their 2002 album Drunk Enough To Dance, I Don't Wanna Rock captures the band's signature lighthearted approach to rock music. The track showcases their ability to craft infectious hooks that resonate with fans of the genre, emphasizing a playful attitude that would become a staple of their discography. While the band later achieved massive mainstream success with anthems about high school nostalgia and pop culture references, this recording highlights their consistent commitment to accessible, energetic songwriting. It remains a representative example of their work from a prolific era, demonstrating the musical foundation that supported their long-standing career and enduring popularity within the alternative rock scene.