I Don't Wanna
Total
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Mmmmmm Mmmmmm Oh ho ho Hey I tore up the pictures All the memories of you Cause I don't want to remember All the pain you put me through Here I go again Can't get you far from out of my mind And so many times I've cried I tried to put these things behind me [Chorus] I don't want to think about ya I don't even want to spend no time around ya Everytime I can't function without ya Everytime I sit home thinkin' about ya I don't want to think about ya I don't even want to spend no time around ya Everytime, I can't function without ya Everytime I sit home thinkin' about ya I keep tellin' myself I don't love you anymore But why am I foolin' myself Cause this feeling is not too sure Everything I do Just brings memories of us And I don't want to think about you But I'm missing all of your love [Chorus] I don't want to think about ya I don't even want to spend no time around ya Everytime, I can't function without ya Everytime I sit home thinkin; about ya I don't want to think about ya I don't even want to spend no time around ya Everytime, I can't function without ya Everytime I sit home thinkin' about ya My heart's lonely I've been so depressed for weeks Can't get you off my mind for me Someone has took the joy from me My heart's lonely I've been so depressed for weeks Can't get you off my mind for me Someone has took the joy from me [Chorus] I don't want to think about ya I don't even want to spend no time around ya Everytime, I can't function without ya Everytime I sit home thinkin' about ya I don't want to think about ya I don't even want to spend no time around ya Everytime, I can't function without ya Everytime I sit home thinkin' about ya I don't want to think about ya I don't even want to spend no time around ya Everytime, I can't function without ya Everytime I sit home thinkin' about ya I don't want to think about ya I don't even want to spend no time around ya Everytime, I can't function without ya Everytime I sit home thinkin' about ya
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Written by: MELISSA A ELLIOTT, DONALD L HOLMES, GERARD THOMAS
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17 facts about this song
Year of Release"I Don't Wanna" by Total was released in 1996.
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Album InformationThe song is from their debut album, titled "Total."
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Collaborative ArtistsMissy Elliott, a renowned rapper, songwriter, and record producer, co-wrote and produced "I Don't Wanna."
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Song GenreJust like the rest of their music, "I Don't Wanna" is a R&B song.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't perform as strongly on the charts as some of their other hits.
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Popular GroupTotal was a popular group of the 1990s R&B scene, known for their smooth harmonies and danceable beats.
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ProducersBesides Missy Elliot, the song was also produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs who was one of the leading producers of the 90s.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Bad Boy Records label, which was founded by Sean Combs.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "I Don't Wanna" showcases the members of Total with a simple, sophisticated, and stylish backdrop.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its smooth and soulful sound, which was a common trend in the R&B music of the 90s.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its lukewarm chart performance, "I Don't Wanna" was well-received by critics for its production and the vocal performances of Total's members.
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Total's MembersThe group Total comprised members Pamela Long, Kima Raynor, and Keisha Spivey.
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Other CreditsMissy Elliott is also featured as a rapper in one of the remixes of "I Don't Wanna."
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Radio AirplayDespite its modest chart performance, "I Don't Wanna" enjoyed significant airplay on R&B radio stations in the United States.
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Performance StyleKnown for their music videos, Total's performance style in the video of "I Don't Wanna" showcased their trademark sultry movements and stylish attires.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song talks about a woman expressing her reluctance to rush into a love affair, expressing her desire for a slower pace in the relationship.
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Influence"I Don't Wanna" like much of Total's music, served as an influence on many contemporary R&B groups, particularly those comprising female members, and played a role in shaping the sound of the late '90s R&B scene.
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