I Wanna Rock
"I Wanna Rock"
ROCK! Twisted Sister delivered another iconic heavy metal anthem with 1984's "I Wanna Rock." Following their massive breakthrough, this track from Stay Hungry continued their reign with driving guitars, a defiant attitude, and pure glam metal energy that demanded attention.
- TITLE: I Wanna Rock
- BAND: Twisted Sister
- GENRE: Glam Metal, Heavy Metal
- RELEASEDAY: September 01
- YEAR: 1984
Released as the second major single from their multi-platinum 1984 album Stay Hungry, "I Wanna Rock" solidified Twisted Sister's place in the heavy metal spotlight. Its powerful riffs, Dee Snider's unmistakable vocals, and glam metal style, aided by another memorable MTV video, made it a worldwide hit.
This 1984 heavy metal/glam metal classic is a straightforward declaration of musical identity. With its simple structure, powerful chorus, and rebellious energy, "I Wanna Rock" remains one of Twisted Sister's most enduring signature songs and a definitive anthem of the era.
SONG MEANING: This song is an unambiguous anthem expressing the simple, powerful desire to embrace rock and roll music ("I wanna rock!"). It serves as a defiant statement against authority figures or anyone attempting to suppress or criticize the enjoyment and identity found in playing and listening to rock music.
"Twisted Sister"
- TITLE: Twisted Sister
- ACTIVE: 1972–1988 (1972), 1997, 2001, 2003–2016 (2003), 2023
- BAND: Twisted Sister
"We're Not Gonna Take It!"
- TITLE: We're Not Gonna Take It!
- BAND: Twisted Sister
- GENRE: Glam Metal, Heavy Metal, Pop Metal
- OTHER: Workout Song
- RELEASEDAY: April 27
- YEAR: 1984
