Don’t Wanna Know Lyrics – Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick Lamar
Don’t Wanna Know Lyrics
[Intro: Adam Levine]
Oh, hey
Oh, oh hey
Oh, oh, oh hey
Uh oh, uh oh
[Chorus: Adam Levine]
I don't wanna know, know, know, know
Who's taking you home, home, home, home
And loving you so, so, so, so
The way I used to love you, no
I don't wanna know, know, know, know
Who's taking you home, home, home, home
And loving you so, so, so, so
The way I used to love you, oh
I don't wanna know
[Verse 1: Adam Levine]
Wasted (Wasted)
And the more I drink
The more I think about you
Oh, no, no, I can't take it
Baby, every place I go reminds me of you
[Pre-Chorus: Adam Levine]
Do you think of me?
Of what we used to be?
Is it better now that I'm not around?
My friends are acting strange
They don't bring up your name
Are you happy now?
Are you happy now?
[Chorus: Adam Levine]
I don't wanna know, know, know, know
Who's taking you home, home, home, home
And loving you so, so, so, so
The way I used to love you, no
I don't wanna know, know, know, know
Who's taking you home, home, home, home
And loving you so, so, so, so
The way I used to love you, oh
I don't wanna know
[Verse 2: Adam Levine]
And every time I go out, yeah
I hear it from this one
Hear it from that one
That you got someone new
Yeah, I see, but don't believe it
Even in my head, you're still in my bed
Maybe I'm just a fool
[Pre-Chorus: Adam Levine]
Do you think of me?
Of what we used to be?
(What we used to be)
Is it better now that I'm not around?
(That I'm not around)
My friends are acting strange (Yeah)
They don't bring up your name (Hmm)
Are you happy now? (Hmm)
Are you happy now?
[Chorus: Adam Levine]
I don't wanna know, know, know, know
Who's taking you home, home, home, home
And loving you so, so, so, so
The way I used to love you, no
I don't wanna know, know, know, know
Who's taking you home, home, home, home
And loving you so, so, so, so
The way I used to love you, oh
I don't wanna know
(Oh hey)
[Verse 3: Kendrick Lamar]
No more "please, stop"
No more hashtag boo'd up screenshots
No more trying to make me jealous on your birthday
You know just how I made you better on your birthday, oh
Do he do you like this? Do he woo you like this?
Do he lay it down for you, touch your poona like this?
Matter fact, never mind, we'll let the past be
May be his right now, but your body's still me, whoa
[Chorus: Adam Levine]
I don't wanna know, know, know, know
Who's taking you home, home, home, home
And loving you so, so, so, so
The way I used to love you, no
I don't wanna know, know, know, know
Who's taking you home, home, home, home
And loving you so, so, so, so
The way I used to love you, oh
I don't wanna know, know, know, know
Who's taking you home, home, home, home
And loving you so, so, so, so
The way I used to love you, oh
(The way I used to love you)
I don't wanna know, know, know, know (You)
Who's taking you home, home, home, home (You)
And loving you so, so, so, so
The way I used to love you, oh
I don't wanna know
[Outro: Adam Levine]
Oh hey
Oh, oh hey
Oh, oh, oh hey
Uh oh, uh oh
Don’t Wanna Know Lyrics Meaning
"Don't Wanna Know" by Maroon 5 featuring Kendrick Lamar, revolves around the theme of heartbreak and the struggles of dealing with a past relationship. The lyrics express the pain and emotional turmoil the singer faces upon learning about his ex-partner moving on with someone else. Despite the desire to move on, the singer finds it difficult to cope with the thoughts of his former lover being with someone new.
[Chorus]
The chorus captures the essence of the song's message. Adam Levine, the lead singer, repeatedly expresses his reluctance to know about his ex-partner's current romantic life. The lyrics convey a sense of heartache and the wish to remain ignorant about the details of the ex's new relationship, as it would only intensify the emotional pain.
[Verse 1]
In the first verse, Adam Levine describes his struggles with coping after the breakup. The lyrics convey a sense of being "wasted" and how every place he goes serves as a painful reminder of his ex-partner. The singer acknowledges the difficulty of moving on and the emotional weight that lingers from the memories of their past together.
[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus delves into the singer's contemplation about the ex-partner's feelings and life post-breakup. There's a questioning tone about whether the ex thinks about the singer and if life is better without him. The lyrics also touch on the changing dynamics with friends, hinting at the awkwardness and silence surrounding the mention of the ex's name.
[Verse 2]
The second verse narrates the challenges faced by the singer when he hears rumors about his ex-partner being with someone new. Despite these rumors, the singer struggles to believe it and expresses a lingering hope that the ex might still be thinking of him. The lyrics convey a sense of denial and the difficulty in accepting the reality of the breakup.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's strong desire to remain ignorant about his ex-partner's current romantic life. The repetition reinforces the emotional turmoil and the difficulty of letting go.
[Verse 3: Kendrick Lamar]
Kendrick Lamar's verse introduces a third perspective, possibly representing the new person in the ex-partner's life. Lamar dismisses attempts to make him jealous and acknowledges the unique connection he shares with the ex-partner. There's a sense of competition with the singer's past self, as Lamar asserts that even though he may be the current partner, the ex's body still belongs to the singer.
[Outro]
The outro repeats the earlier sentiments expressed in the chorus, with Adam Levine singing about not wanting to know about the ex-partner's current life. The song concludes with a repetition of the introductory lines, adding a sense of cyclical emotional struggle and a desire to avoid confronting the painful reality of the breakup.
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Cast & Crew
- Album
- Maroon 5 (Singles)
- Artist / Band
- Featuring
- Lead Vocalist
- Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar
- Producer(s)
- benny blanco, Alex Ben-Abdallah, Noah Passovoy & ARCADE
- Writter(s)
- John Ryan, Kurtis McKenzie, Adam Levine, Alex Ben-Abdallah, Ammar Malik, benny blanco, Jacob Kasher, J Mills & Kendrick Lamar
- Released On
- October 12, 2016
Maroon 5 (Singles) Songs
- 1.Animals
- 2.Cold ft. Future
- 3.Don’t Wanna Know ft. Kendrick Lamar
- 4.Girls Like You
- 5.Girls Like You (Remix) ft. Cardi B
- 6.Maps
- 7.One More Night
- 8.Payphone ft. Wiz Khalifa
- 9.She Will Be Loved
- 10.Sugar
- 11.This Love
- 12.Wait
- 13.What Lovers Do ft. SZA
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FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "Don’t Wanna Know" song?
"Don’t Wanna Know" song is sung by Maroon 5 (Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar is the lead vocalist).
Who is the lyrics writer of "Don’t Wanna Know" song?
"Don’t Wanna Know" song lyrics written by John Ryan, Kurtis McKenzie, Adam Levine, Alex Ben-Abdallah, Ammar Malik, benny blanco, Jacob Kasher, J Mills & Kendrick Lamar.
Who is the music producer of "Don’t Wanna Know" song?
"Don’t Wanna Know" song music composed & produced by benny blanco, Alex Ben-Abdallah, Noah Passovoy & ARCADE.
When was "Don’t Wanna Know" song released?
"Don’t Wanna Know" song was released on October 12, 2016.