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Ramones — I Wanna Live
Album: Halfway To Sanity
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Released: 1987
Length: 2:35
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I've been thinking it over
And I know just what to do
I've been thinking it over
And I know I just can't trust myself
I'm a Gypsy prince
Covered with diamonds and jewels
But then my lover exposes me
I know I'm just a damn fool

CHORUS:
I give what I've got to give,
I give what I need to live
I give what I've got to give, it's important if I want to live
I wanna live
I want to live my life
I wanna live
I want to live my life

As I load my pistol
Of fine German steel
I never thought I'd be so down and out
Having my last meal
But I know I can do it
It just took a few years
As I execute my killers
The morning is near

CHORUS

I wanna live
I want to live my life
I wanna live
I wanna live my life
I wanna live
I want to live my life
I wanna live
I wanna live my life
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Sounds similar to their song for Pet Sematary.... Only it's: I DON'T want to live....
Posted 10 months ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
 Ralf wrote:

It is nice to hear a Ramones song that is not played all that much.




I  Agree!!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
How was this NOT used in a John Wick movie?
Posted 1 year ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
It is nice to hear a Ramones song that is not played all that much.
Posted 3 years ago by Ralf    [ Reply ]
Public Service Announcement: Please pay for RP. Send them $5 a month or MORE. I give and we should all do so. Nothing stays free. Support Radio Paradise. (I'm not paid to say this, just a fan, who pays for you to enjoy).
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Take It DeeDee 1-2-3-4!!!
Posted 4 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Loved the Ramones and saw them in San Francisco in 79, but then I lost touch with their music.  They were much more punk in that era.  This song is kind of standard rock and roll--where's the buzzsaw guitar?  To me it turns them into a band you can compare to others.  And here at least that does not help.  Instead of the incredible Ramones they just sound like a so-so 80s band. 
Posted 4 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
 keenevision wrote:
No apologies. I like this song.
 

No apologies required. This is great stuff... 
Posted 4 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
No apologies. I like this song.
Posted 4 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
 TRC wrote:
Wow I forgot they had some boring songs, almost any thing else by the Ramones would be better but it is a great setup for Iggys Lust 4 life.

 
When you write 500 songs over your career there's bound to be some that don't hit the mark.
Posted 6 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Wow I forgot they had some boring songs, almost any thing else by the Ramones would be better but it is a great setup for Iggys Lust 4 life.
Posted 7 years ago by TRC    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

some good things keep on runnin'

 
Same today, a year later:)
Posted 7 years ago by malamucha    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Drummer} {#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}

RIP Joey, Johnny, DeeDee, Tommy
Posted 7 years ago by yuel    [ Reply ]
Image result for ramones rockaway beach
Posted 8 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Good Vibrations..!!
Posted 8 years ago by Elvis78    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

some good things keep on runnin'

 
And running again October 28, 2015


Posted 9 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
 hencini wrote:
Not my favorite track of theirs.

 

I hear ya, but a little angry Joey on an otherwise ho-hum Wednesday afternoon NEVER HURT NOBODY!

Now THIS would have KILLED today!!  (includes special bonus...P.J. Soles rocking out to it in the movie!!)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Just_Want_to_Have_Something_to_Do
   


Posted 9 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
I still think of The The when I hear this.
Posted 9 years ago by ScottD    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:
Excellent segue to Tom Petty "Runnin' Down a Dream."

 
some good things keep on runnin'
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
much as I loved the Ramones, some of their songs were cack, and this is one of them...
Posted 9 years ago by adpucci    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite track of theirs, but any port in a storm. 
Posted 9 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
In a Spaceship in the year 3000 on the way to Mars...someone will be listening to the Ramones.
Posted 9 years ago by AndreasKristian    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:

Ah the glory days of the late 70's- watching these guys bank out the above tunes and others at break neck speed in some small NYC club or hearing them on the jukebox at Max's Kansas City.

In conventional musical terms, one could say the Ramones were never great - but boy were they ever necessary.

 
Indeed.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:
I need to beat on the brat with a baseball bat cause he needs a teenage labotomy and me, i want to be sedated cause the kkk took my baby away.

 
Ah the glory days of the late 70's- watching these guys bank out the above tunes and others at break neck speed in some small NYC club or hearing them on the jukebox at Max's Kansas City.

In conventional musical terms, one could say the Ramones were never great - but boy were they ever necessary.
Posted 10 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:


Don't worry about it, hanssachs.  They're not coming back, period.  3 out of the orig. "Forest Hills Four" are no longer with us. 

But you knew that, right?

 
Um, no, actually - should I have? 
Posted 10 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:

I'm with you,  but for the life of me I can't even find those couple of songs that you can deal with personally.  Overrated indeed.

 

I agree with the sentiment and can deal with about 3 songs but have never been a fan.
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:


Don't worry about it, hanssachs.  They're not coming back, period.  3 out of the orig. "Forest Hills Four" are no longer with us. 

But you knew that, right?

 

Probably not, but I don't think he cares either.  I knew that and I don't care other than sympathy for their remaining loved ones.  Musically? Not so much.
Posted 10 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
1-2-3-4

Ramones = Punk Rock

Always liked "I believe in Miracles"


Posted 10 years ago by zepher    [ Reply ]
WOOOOHHHH{#Dancingbanana}


I promise to give next 10$ Tuesday!! the Ramones take me back lol (*im only 22 =P )  
Posted 10 years ago by cutiepie_jessy    [ Reply ]
  Stingray wrote:
10
enkay wrote:

Only in binary.

 
I like the joke but can't agree with the sentiment.
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 hanssachs wrote:
I never listened to the Ramones much when they were biggish, and now that they're showing up on RP I find I really dislike the vocals, more every time I hear 'em.  They can go away for another 10 years ...

 

Don't worry about it, hanssachs.  They're not coming back, period.  3 out of the orig. "Forest Hills Four" are no longer with us. 

But you knew that, right?
Posted 10 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
I never listened to the Ramones much when they were biggish, and now that they're showing up on RP I find I really dislike the vocals, more every time I hear 'em.  They can go away for another 10 years ...
Posted 10 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]
 enkay wrote:

Only in binary.

 
{#Lol} I do (did) dig them, though. Not much this one.
Posted 11 years ago by Wizzo_oz    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
10
 
Only in binary.
Posted 11 years ago by enkay    [ Reply ]
Merry Christmas 80's Bowery style!
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Excellent segue to Tom Petty "Runnin' Down a Dream."
Posted 12 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
 Quasita wrote:

I guess I'm one of the "rare" ones that is not much a fan of the Ramones.  Maybe a couple of songs I can deal with but personally, they are pretty overrated.

 
I'm with you,  but for the life of me I can't even find those couple of songs that you can deal with personally.  Overrated indeed.
Posted 12 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]

I guess I'm one of the "rare" ones that is not much a fan of the Ramones.  Maybe a couple of songs I can deal with but personally, they are pretty overrated.


Posted 12 years ago by Quasita    [ Reply ]
10
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 LongGoneDaddy wrote:
GABBA GABBA!
 
HEY!
Posted 12 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
GABBA GABBA!
Posted 12 years ago by LongGoneDaddy    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
I love these guys because they are so deep.
 

Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
Awes!   More Ramones!!
Posted 12 years ago by dingusbother    [ Reply ]
So good to hear the Ramones on RP..refreshing and unexpected  to say the least
Posted 13 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]
I love these guys because they are so deep.
Posted 13 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
This song goes well with my Sunday morning breakfast wine.
Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
I need to beat on the brat with a baseball bat cause he needs a teenage labotomy and me, i want to be sedated cause the kkk took my baby away.
Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
More Ramones!
Posted 14 years ago by rocket5150    [ Reply ]
sooo glad I got to see them perform live.
Posted 14 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
 black321 wrote:
It's impressive what a simple fashion statement like black pants and purple socks can make. 
 
Understated elegance. Or maybe in this case, understated bad-assedness.

Posted 14 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Good stuff {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
{#Notworthy} so simple..so great.
Posted 15 years ago by blades    [ Reply ]
It's impressive what a simple fashion statement like black pants and purple socks can make. 
Posted 15 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
The song title is sadly ironic
 
Yeah, Why do the good ones leave us so early?

Posted 15 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
I just realized Billy Idol ripped off these gentlemen. How could I have been so blind?
Posted 15 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]

I particular like Joey's vocals here.  Really good growl.


Posted 15 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
The originals!! Yeah
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Gabba Gabba Hey! Great set this evening....
Posted 16 years ago by thetimebeing2112    [ Reply ]
yeah yeah yeahyeahyeah!!!
Posted 16 years ago by cirruss    [ Reply ]
9 10
Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
The song title is sadly ironic
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
robco1 wrote:
Frank Black and the Ramones?! Bill, you punk rocker, you! Oh, gave myself whiplash...
You're right, Frank Black followed by Ramones - Life is Good!
Posted 17 years ago by xc_para_puravida    [ Reply ]
Frank Black and the Ramones?! Bill, you punk rocker, you! Oh, gave myself whiplash...
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
jameyp wrote:
wow-- cool selection Bill! I'm pleasantly surprised to hear this on RP-- neat! and then followed by T. Petty's Runnin Down a Dream? great choices :)
Couldn't agree more... Actually the selection has been brilliant for hours now :)
Posted 17 years ago by uritsukidoji    [ Reply ]
nicolaluna wrote:
why is it ironic...?
mayhap due to his untimely death
Posted 17 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
Gabba gabba hey.
Posted 17 years ago by grouchygreg    [ Reply ]
wow-- cool selection Bill! I'm pleasantly surprised to hear this on RP-- neat! and then followed by T. Petty's Runnin Down a Dream? great choices :)
Posted 17 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
i love the ramones and this song is okay but it's a bit too polished.
Posted 17 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
asocash wrote:
This is now my favorite Ramones song... thanks to RP!
Kickin! ...i love "I Don't Wanna Grow Up" also.
Posted 17 years ago by DrCyKosis    [ Reply ]
rocco1207 wrote:
Sad and ironic tune
why is it ironic...?
Posted 17 years ago by nicolaluna    [ Reply ]
This is now my favorite Ramones song... thanks to RP!
Posted 17 years ago by asocash    [ Reply ]
Sad and ironic tune
Posted 17 years ago by rocco1207    [ Reply ]
Props for playing the Ramones. First time I've heard them on RP...hopefully not the last!
Posted 17 years ago by lionirons    [ Reply ]
Pour a little out for the leather and denim homies.
Posted 17 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
The Ramones are probably one of the most influential bands in rock. They brought punk to the masses, and infuenced the entire British scene with their 1976 tour of Britain. BTW, Johnny's conservatism was balanced by Joey's leftist politics, and was one of the sources of acrimony in their relationship. The documentary "End of the Century" covers all this very well. Joe Strummer's description of the Ramones work ethic is great. If punk is going against the herd, the Johnny's conservatism is one of the best examples of the punk ethos in action. In an industry where true conservatives are rare indeed, Johnny never backed down. Agree or not, you have to respect his convictions.
Posted 17 years ago by Zarba    [ Reply ]
dbenwen wrote:
Although never a "closet Republican," (many around him said he was vocal about his opinions), Johnny made his political affiliation known to the world in 2002, when the Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After thanking everyone who made it possible — clad in his trademark T-shirt, ripped blue jeans and leather jacket — Johnny said "God bless President Bush, and God bless America," <1>. He said in an interview, when questioned on his conservatism, "I think Ronald Reagan was the best President of our lifetime." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Ramone Allow me to savor this, what with the recent election results.
Gotta love that Johnny!
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
LongGoneDaddy wrote:
ROCK! gabba gabba...
HEY!
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
ROCK! gabba gabba...
Posted 18 years ago by LongGoneDaddy    [ Reply ]
Although never a "closet Republican," (many around him said he was vocal about his opinions), Johnny made his political affiliation known to the world in 2002, when the Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After thanking everyone who made it possible — clad in his trademark T-shirt, ripped blue jeans and leather jacket — Johnny said "God bless President Bush, and God bless America," <1>. He said in an interview, when questioned on his conservatism, "I think Ronald Reagan was the best President of our lifetime." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Ramone Allow me to savor this, what with the recent election results.
Posted 18 years ago by dbenwen    [ Reply ]
Aguante los Ramones !!
Posted 18 years ago by pearmax    [ Reply ]
Gotta love just about anything from the mighty Ramones! I always liked this particular number, as well.
Posted 18 years ago by BigDaddy_PA    [ Reply ]
I wanna LIVE!
Posted 18 years ago by waggrj    [ Reply ]