The perpetual anxiety of a performer grappling with audience engagement manifests through a series of rhetorical questions left deliberately unanswered. In this introspective piece, Bo Burnham explores the psychological tension between wanting validation and fearing rejection. The repeated phrase "I don't wanna know" suggests a defense mechanism - a paradoxical desire to connect while maintaining emotional distance. This contradiction reflects broader themes of digital-age performance anxiety, where creators simultaneously seek and avoid feedback. The progression of questions becomes increasingly existential, moving from simple audience reactions to questioning his very presence and purpose. The artist's vulnerability is particularly evident in the final stanza, where he acknowledges the performance's seemingly endless nature while hinting at a conclusion he's unwilling to share. This creates a meta-commentary on the relationship between performer and audience in the modern entertainment landscape.
Don't Wanna Know
Lyrics
How are you feeling?
Do you like the show?
Are you tired of it?
Never mind, I don't wanna know
Are you finding it boring?
Too fast? Too slow?
I'm asking, but don't answer
'Cause I don't wanna know
Do I have your attention?
Yes, or no?
I bet I'd guess the answer
But I don't wanna know
Am I on in the background?
Are you on your phone?
I'd ask you what you're watching
But I don't wanna know
Is there anyone out there?
Or am I all alone?
It wouldn't make a difference
Still, I don't wanna know
I thought it'd be over by now
But I got a while to go
I'd give away the ending
But you don't wanna know
Writer(s): Bo Burnham
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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