The song "James Dean (I Wanna Know)" by Daniel Bedingfield tells the story of a man who feels like he could be a big star, like James Dean or a member of the band Queen, but he is frustrated because the person he is interested in doesn't seem to notice him. He expresses his desire to know if she is busy or if she missed him, and he wishes he could kiss her and be with her. He feels like he's not getting the love and attention he deserves and is determined to focus on his music instead. The song captures the frustration and longing of unrequited love and the determination to keep going despite the heartache.