The Offspring

I Wanna Be Sedated

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Twenty-twenty-twenty four hours ago
I wanna be sedated
Nothing to do
Nowhere to go
I wanna be sedated
Just get me to the airport
And put me on a plane
Hurry hurry hurry before I go insane
I can't control my fingers
I can't control my brain
Oh no oh ho
Just put me in a wheelchair
And get me to the show
Hurry hurry hurry before I go loco
I can't control my fingers
I can't control my toes
Oh no oh ho.

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iamtheone On Aug 18, 2002

You're Gonna Go Far, Kid

Self Esteem

Gone Away

The Kids Aren't Alright

Kristy, Are You Doing OK?

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by Prodigal

24y ago

Bam Bam Bu-Bam Bu Bam Bam Bam Bam...I waaaanna be Sedaaaated.

Ahem

Sorry.

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by BD007h

23y ago

This is one of the best covers i've heard of any song. OFFSPRING RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by PyroPenguin

21y ago

I am not usually not a fan of covers, however this song is one of the few exceptions, I would love to see The Offspring perform this in concert.

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by insane metal fan

21y ago

the offspring kick ass but the ramones did this particular song alot better

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by SmAsH5519

21y ago

Even though this was on one of those gay tribute albums to bands i still like that the offspring did this and did a good job on it..but..it obviously talks about getting sedated

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by iceyflame

21y ago

Amazing cover, I love the way Dexter says '20 20 24' in this song, The Offspring And Ramones are two of my favorite bands!

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by Thedon45

20y ago

i love the original song and i love the offspring but the thing that makes covers fun is when the bands make the song their own. for example when johnny cash performed NIN's hurt he slowed the song down and made his own way which kiked ass. The offspring are too good and too talented to pass of the smae song again!

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by mandeeC

19y ago

I almost like this better than the original!

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by fluxwildlyuncut

18y ago

I DO like this song better then the original and i like The Ramones, its just that i like The Offspring a hellva lot more. One of the best covers ive heard for a while since 'Every breath you take' by Millencolin.'

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