I Wanna Know
The Karma Killers · Other Songs - The Karma Killers
It just ain't good, no, it isn't right
Communication is the key
If I tell you, will you tell me?
Tell me how you feel
Got to know what's on your mind
You and I are going out for a match
[Adam E]I won't pretend that I know
What you're all about
Why don't you share yourself
And you'll leave me in no doubt
Reveal your inner self
Cast aside your mask
Show me just who you are
Is it really too much to ask?
[All]I wanna know, can I go?
I wanna know, can I role?
I wanna know, can I blow?
What are you like, I really must know
Emotions run deep, so, let them flow
Wanna know, can I go out?
I wanna know, can I ho?
I wanna know, can I go low?
'Cause it's no good to keep
Those thoughts locked inside
[Adam M]Wake up to another day
Mad at what I see
I'm a complicated man
But no one understand me
Don't you know what to do or think
In this lone reality
[Sean]I'm just trying to make believe
Stories and apologies
Standing here with a god light
Hanging over me
Feeling trapped in the crown
Unaware of my destiny
[Peter]If you wanna be with me I gotta know
What you doin', where your goin'
Where you have been
Who you loved, who you liked, who you seein'
Before I let you in
[All]I wanna know, can I go?
I wanna know, can I role?
I wanna know, can I blow?
What are you like, I really must know
Emotions run deep, so, let them flow
Wanna know, can I go out?
I wanna know, can I ho?
I wanna know, can I go low?
'Cause it's no good to keep
Those thoughts locked inside
I wanna know, know, know
I wanna know, know, know
[Sryan]If you wanna fall in love...gotta be aware
'bout the life that your lover's been leadin'
So you know if they gonna be schemin'
Or if they gonna dog you out
Cause I know I've had my share...oh yes I did
Did me wrong...stayin' at some woman's place
[Evan]Ladies, oh ladies
Find out all the partners he's had
So later on you won't be mad
Findin' out what you don't know
Fellas, oh fellas
Check for that Adam's apple
So you won't be on no talk show
Finding out what you don't know
[All]I wanna know, can I go?
I wanna know, can I role?
I wanna know, can I blow?
What are you like, I really must know
Emotions run deep, so, let them flow
Wanna know, can I go out?
I wanna know, can I ho?
I wanna know, can I go low?
'Cause it's no good to keep
Those thoughts locked inside
I wanna know, know, know
I wanna know, know, know
I wanna know, know, know
I wanna know, know, know
I Wanna Know - The Karma Killers
The Karma Killers' 'I Wanna Know' stands as a defining track within their energetic punk rock repertoire, capturing the raw intensity characteristic of their mid-1980s output. Released during a period when the band was establishing their signature sound, the song exemplifies their approach to fast-paced, guitar-driven rock that resonated with the post-punk and new wave scenes of the era. As a staple of their discography, the recording reflects the band's commitment to high-octane performance and melodic aggression, contributing to their legacy as a significant force in the American punk landscape. The track remains a representative example of their ability to blend catchy hooks with the gritty authenticity that defined their work alongside contemporaries like The Clash and The Ramones.