Roth's follow-up work, called 'Skyscraper', came out on January 26, 1988, dividing his fans due to its synthesizer-heavy, pop-fueled style yet having an iconic hit in the upbeat tune "Just Like Paradise". After his solo group's line-up shifted, guitar prodigy Jason Becker (formerly of Cacophony) came into the fold in 1989. Sadly, Becker contracted Lou Gehrig's Disease, and before too long he could no longer play, having only performed on one album (1991's 'A Little Ain't Enough').
Since then, Roth has employed a revolving line-up of musicians in his band. As the 90s went on, the shuffling of performers around him and changing musical tides, styles such as alternative rock becoming far more popular, found Roth's mainstream commercial fortunes diminishing. Still, he kept on touring to his own wild fan-base, and rumors of a reunion between him and his old Van Halen buddies bubbled up again and again.
In 2007, David Lee Roth rejoined Van Halen for a semi-reunion with the Van Halen brothers, along with Eddie Van Halen's son (Wolfgang Van Halen) on bass (replacing Michael Anthony from the original lineup), which lasted into 2008. On December 26, 2011, Van Halen (again with Roth) announced a tour for 2012. In what felt like no time, the rejuvenated outfit released their first album in fourteen years, titled 'A Different Kind of Truth', on February 7, 2012.
Goin' Crazy!
David Lee Roth Lyrics
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Been in the sun too long.
I'm goin' coconuts but least I'm goin' my way,
I'll prob'bly be here when that sun goes down.
I want to live it up, want to quit my job,
Tell the boss to go to hell.
I ain't complainin', you do the best with what you got.
I'm goin' crazy,
Goin' crazy,
Oo, from the heat.
Remember dancing on the pier last night?
Got drunk and fell into the water.
The big policeman wasn't laughing, didn't blink an eye,
He said, "You're messin' with the mayor's daughter."
Don't tell me, "Give it up", too busy getting down,
I learned my lessons well.
You get it goin' and you don't never stop.
I know you're laughin' 'cause it's easy to tell
I'm goin' crazy,
Goin' crazy,
Oo, from the heat.
Goin' crazy,
Goin' crazy,
Oo, from the heat.
Goin' crazy,
Goin' crazy,
Oo, from the heat.
Goin' crazy,
Goin' crazy,
Oo, from the heat.
The lyrics to David Lee Roth's "Goin' Crazy!" express the feeling of being trapped in a mundane life and longing for a wilder, more liberated existence. The verses describe a man who is "rolling down another sunny highway" and feeling the effects of too much sun exposure. He's fed up with his job and wants to tell his boss to go to hell, but ultimately acknowledges that he has to make do with what he's got. The chorus, punctuated by the repeated refrain of "Goin' crazy!/Oo, from the heat," reinforces the sense of desperation and yearning for something more.
The second verse adds a layer of narrative detail to the song, with Roth recounting a wild night of drinking and dancing on a pier that ends with him falling into the water and getting in trouble with a policeman. Despite the consequences of his actions, however, Roth is unrepentant and determined to keep living life on his own terms. The bridge, with its insistent, driving beat and repeated refrain of "Goin' crazy," serves as a musical manifestation of the song's thematic content, capturing the sense of urgency and desire that runs throughout the lyrics.
Overall, "Goin' Crazy!" is a song about the desire for escape and the tension between conformity and rebellion. It presents a vivid picture of someone who is struggling to find a way out of a stifling, oppressive routine, and who longs for the freedom to let loose and truly live.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, here I'm rollin' down another sunny highway,
I am currently driving down a sunny road
Been in the sun too long.
I've been out in the sun for an extended amount of time
I'm goin' coconuts but least I'm goin' my way,
I may be crazy, but at least I'm doing things my way
I'll prob'bly be here when that sun goes down.
I'm likely going to be in this location until the sun sets
I want to live it up, want to quit my job,
I want to have a good time and leave my job
Tell the boss to go to hell.
I want to tell my boss to leave me alone
I ain't complainin', you do the best with what you got.
I'm not complaining; I'm making the most of what I have
I know you're laughin' 'cause it's easy to tell
I'm aware that you're laughing at me, as it's easy to see
I'm goin' crazy,
I'm losing my mind
Goin' crazy,
I'm going crazy
Oo, from the heat.
I'm going crazy because of the hot weather
Remember dancing on the pier last night?
Do you recall dancing on the pier with me last night?
Got drunk and fell into the water.
I got drunk and ended up falling into the water
The big policeman wasn't laughing, didn't blink an eye,
Despite the circumstance, the police officer wasn't amused nor did they seem shocked
He said, "You're messin' with the mayor's daughter."
He stated that I was messing with the mayor's daughter
Don't tell me, "Give it up", too busy getting down,
Don't tell me to stop; I'm too busy having a good time
I learned my lessons well.
I've learned from my mistakes and won't repeat them
You get it goin' and you don't never stop.
Once you have a good thing started, don't stop it
I know you're laughin' 'cause it's easy to tell
I'm aware that you're laughing at me, as it's easy to see
Goin' crazy,
I'm losing my mind
Goin' crazy,
I'm going crazy
Oo, from the heat.
I'm going crazy because of the hot weather
Goin' crazy,
I'm losing my mind
Goin' crazy,
I'm going crazy
Oo, from the heat.
I'm going crazy because of the hot weather
Goin' crazy,
I'm losing my mind
Goin' crazy,
I'm going crazy
Oo, from the heat.
I'm going crazy because of the hot weather
Goin' crazy,
I'm losing my mind
Goin' crazy,
I'm going crazy
Oo, from the heat.
I'm going crazy because of the hot weather
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID LEE ROTH, STEVE S. VAI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
rockochenta
This is a real supergroup. 3 of the very best musicians joined with one of the best front man ever. Only once in a lifetime.
Levi Sarenpa
Facts
DonTerhune1200cc
U ain't kidding. Hope u got to see them live.
noHOPEof
only somewhat of a question (Roth DID change demeanor around '07)
before then Billy Sheehan , Steve Vai , Edward Van Halen
(at some point decided that they were better off without DLR idiosyncrasies)
~ a precursor to (personally beloved as poet & AFTER 1987 tone guitarist 'innovator' ) Billy Corgan's studio manners ¿
~ not all sides can be correct here -
Holiday caffeinated cheers.
Jonhobbs64
They were better than anything van hagar ever did!
Maggy Camardella
I don't see Freddie Mercury in this video
Lemmy Cash
Steve Vai is one of the greatest guitarists of all time
DAUNTE VIVONE
Indeed
Craig Wood
We know that
Lemmy Cash
@Craig Wood Why doesn't he get the respect he deserves?