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Panama
Axel Force Lyrics
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Uh-huh!
Jump back, what′s that sound?
Here she comes, full blast and top down
Hot shoe, burnin' down the avenue
Model citizen zero discipline
You'l lose her in the turn
I′ll get her!
Panama
Panama
Panama
Panama
Ain′t nothin' like it, her shiny machine
Got the feel for the wheel, keep the moving parts clean
Hot shoe, burnin′ down the avenue
Got an on-ramp
Comin' through my bedroom
Don′t you know she's coming home with me?
You′ll lose her in the turn
I'll get her!
Panama
Panama
Panama
Panama (ah-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Yeah, we're runnin′ a little bit hot tonight
I can barely see the road from the heat comin′ off of it
Ah, I reach down, between my legs, ease the seat back
She's blinding, I′m flying
Right behind the rear-view mirror, now
Got the feeling, power-steering
Pistons popping, ain't no stopping now!
Panama
Panama
Panama
Panama (ah-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Panama
Panama (ah-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Panama
Panama (ah-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Panama
The song "Panama" by Axel Force is an ode to a woman who is as sleek, fast, and sexy as a sports car. The first verse sets the scene as the singer sees the woman, who is making a grand entrance with the top down, and he is immediately captivated by her. She has a reckless attitude and is without any self-discipline, which the singer finds alluring. He confidently declares that she will be coming home with him, despite the possibility of losing her in the turn, promising to get her.
The chorus repeats the name of the woman, "Panama," as a celebration of her shiny machine and the thrill of driving it. The second verse reinforces the idea of the car and the woman being synonymous, with the singer emphasizing how he has got the feel for the wheel and the moving parts of both clean. He also wittily remarks that an on-ramp is coming through his bedroom, which adds to the sexual tension throughout the song.
The bridge of the song sees the tempo and intensity of the music ramp up, as the singer describes how he's flying right behind the rear-view mirror, using the car to reach new heights of pleasure. The song ends with a final repetition of the name "Panama," symbolizing the climax of the song's energy and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump back, what's that sound?
What is that noise that just caught my attention?
Here she comes, full blast and top down
She is approaching with great speed and her car's roof down.
Hot shoe, burnin' down the avenue
Her high-performance car is accelerating rapidly down the street.
Model citizen zero discipline
She is not a responsible driver and does not have good driving habits.
Don't you know she's coming home with me?
I am going to take her out for a ride and she will return with me.
You'll lose her in the turn
If you try to follow us around sharp turns, you will not be able to keep up.
I'll get her!
I will be the one who drives her car.
Ain't nothin' like it, her shiny machine
Her car is exceptional, and nothing can match its beauty and allure.
Got the feel for the wheel, keep the moving parts clean
I have mastered driving her car and take good care of the vehicle.
Got an on-ramp comin' through my bedroom
I have an entrance to a highway right next to my bedroom.
Yeah, we're runnin' a little bit hot tonight
We are taking risks and being daring tonight.
I can barely see the road from the heat comin' off of it
I am unable to see the road ahead because of the heat that her car generates.
Ah, I reach down, between my legs, ease the seat back
I adjust the seat while I am driving by moving the lever between my legs.
She's blinding, I'm flying
Her car's speed and brilliance are so intense that it feels like I am flying.
Right behind the rear-view mirror, now
Her car is right behind me, and I can see it perfectly in the rear-view mirror.
Got the feeling, power-steering
I have a good feeling about how the car handles, and the power steering is aiding in the driving.
Pistons popping, ain't no stopping now!
The car's engine is powerful, and nothing can stop us now.
Panama
Repetition of the song's title.
(ah-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Repetitive vocalizations added to the song, with no specific meaning.
Writer(s): David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.