Heavy Métal
Don Felder Lyrics


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Drive it on up and let's cruise a while
Leave your troubles far behind
You can hedge your bet on a clean Corvette
To get you there right on time

Now if you're ready to dive into overdrive
Baby, the green lights are on
It's like you're runnin' away on some high octane
Every time she reaches fully blown

Won't you take a ride (ride, ride, ride)
On heavy metal
It's the only way that you can travel
Down that road

Satisfied (-fied, -fied, -fied)
On heavy metal
Baby, won't you ride
Ride it until it explodes
(Heavy metal)

My oh my, how this lady can fly
Once she starts rollin' beneath you
You know you just can't lose, the way she moves
You wait for her to finally release you

It's not a big surprise to feel your temperature rise
You've got a touch of redline fever
'Cause there is just one cure that they know for sure
You just become a heavy metal believer

Won't you take a ride (ride, ride, ride)
On heavy metal
It's the only way that you can travel
Down that road

Satisfied (-fied, -fied, -fied)
On heavy metal
Baby, won't you ride
Ride it until it explodes
(Heavy metal)

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Overall Meaning

Don Felder's song 'Heavy Metal' is an ode to the power and freedom that heavy metal music provides. The lyrics encourage listeners to hop into a car, preferably a clean corvette, and hit the road, leaving their worries behind. The metaphor of driving as heavy metal music is cleverly woven throughout the song, with references to 'diving into overdrive' and the 'redline fever' that metalheads feel when listening to their favorite tunes. Felder also acknowledges the sensual power that music can have, with lyrics that suggest the car and the music can work together to create an intense physical reaction: "It's not a big surprise to feel your temperature rise".


The song's chorus is an invitation to join in the celebration of heavy metal music, with its addictive riffs and themes of rebellion and freedom. "Won't you take a ride, ride, ride, on heavy metal / It's the only way that you can travel down that road / Satisfied, fied, fied, on heavy metal / Baby won't you ride, ride it until it explodes." Felder is urging listeners to let go, get lost in the music, and embrace the uninhibited, primal feeling that heavy metal can evoke.


Interestingly, 'Heavy Metal' was written for the soundtrack of the 1981 animated film of the same name. The film featured voice work from John Candy, Eugene Levy, and Harold Ramis, among others, and included animated sequences set to classic rock songs from the era. The 'Heavy Metal' soundtrack featured songs from artists such as Black Sabbath, Journey, and Sammy Hagar, and was a commercial success, reaching the top 20 of the album charts in the United States.


Line by Line Meaning

Drive it on up and let's cruise a while
Let's go for a ride and enjoy the experience for some time before reaching our destination.


Leave 'em very far behind
Let's distance ourselves from our troubles for a while by enjoying the ride.


You can hedge your bet on a clean corvette
We can rely on a fast and efficient car, like a Corvette, to get us where we're going on time.


To get you there right on time
To ensure we reach our destination punctually.


Now if you're ready to dive into overdrive
If you're ready to push yourself to your limits and accelerate like never before.


Baby the green lights are on
It's time to go, the conditions are perfect for fast driving.


It's like you're runnin away on some high octane
The sensation of driving fast is like escaping reality on fuel that's high octane.


Every time she reached the boulevard
Every time we hit the road, and especially a wide, attractive one, the experience is exhilarating.


Won't you take a ride, ride, ride
Wouldn't you like to join me for a joyride?


On heavy metal
In a fast car, with loud rock music blasting, preferably a genre referred to as Heavy Metal.


It's the only way that you can travel
This is the best way to travel for those who share our passion for speed and heavy music.


Down that road
Along that exciting and adventurous path.


Satisfied, fied, fied
Completely fulfilled and content.


Baby won't you ride
Will you join me for this thrilling ride?


Ride it until it explodes
Enjoy it to the point where it becomes explosive; drive it fast, and push it to its limits.


My oh my how this lady can fly
This car is incredibly fast and powerful, and it's impressive how well it moves.


Once she starts rollin' to leave you
Once we start driving fast, it's like we're leaving our troubles behind us.


You know you just can't lose the way she moves
The car is so stable and handles so well at high speeds that we feel confident, and we can't go wrong.


You wait for her to finally release you
We anticipate the exhilarating feeling of hitting the gas and accelerating rapidly.


It's not a big surprise to feel your temperature rise
The rush of adrenaline when driving fast is expected, and it's a natural reaction to feel more excited the faster we go.


You've gotta get your redline fever
You need to push the engine to its limits to get the full experience.


'Cause there is just on cure that they know for sure
Rocking out to fast Heavy Metal music and driving fast is the only cure for the need for speed.


You just become a heavy metal believer
Once you experience the rush of driving fast while listening to Heavy Metal, you'll become a believer in its powers to satisfy your thirst for speed and adventure.


Heavy Metal
The epitome of excitement and intensity that can't be matched by any other music genre or driving style.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Felder

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kain hall

​@James Meloncon ive got a 99 buick century thats SLOW AF
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but 6.25s in the lower door.... tweeters in the upper door....... 3 way 6x9s in the back deck
and a 12 inch sub in the truck (with enough room left over for groceries..... because its a buick)
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65W RMS to each speaker
1000W rms to the sub (but gain is turned WAY down.... as sub can only do ~600W before it cooks... probably close to 350W)
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it sounds FUCKING AMAZING



crinoid1919

Drive it on up and let's cruise a while
Leave your troubles far behind
You can hedge your bet on a clean Corvette
To get you there right on time
Now if you're ready to dive into overdrive
Baby, the green lights are on
It's like you're running your brain on some high octane
Every time she reaches fully blown

Won't you take that ride on heavy metal?
It's the only way that you can travel down that road
Satisfied on heavy metal
Baby won't you ride, ride it until it explodes

Heavy metal

My oh my, how this lady can fly
Once she starts rollin' beneath you
You know you just can't lose, the way she moves
You wait for her to finally release you
It's not a big surprise to feel your temperature rise
You've got a touch of redline fever
'Cause there is just one cure that we know for sure
You just become a heavy metal believer

Won't you take that ride on heavy metal?
It's the only way that you can travel down that road
Satisfied on heavy metal
Baby won't you ride, ride it until it explodes

Heavy metal
Heavy metal
Heavy metal...



La C.C. Custom. Castillo Cycles

Drive it on up and let's cruise a while
Leave 'em very far behind
You can hedge your bet on a clean corvette
To get you there right on time
Now if you're ready to dive into overdrive
Baby the green lights are on
It's like you're runnin away on some high octane
Every time she reached the boulevard

Won't you take a ride, ride, ride
On heavy metal
It's the only way that you can travel
Down that road
Satisfied, fied, fied
On heavy metal
Baby won't you ride
Ride it until it explodes
Heavy Metal

My oh my how this lady can fly
Once she starts rollin' to leave you
You know you just can't lose the way she moves
You wait for her to finally release you
It's not a big surprise to feel your temperature rise
You've gotta get your redline fever
'Cause there is just on cure that they know for sure
You just become a heavy metal believer

Won't you take a ride, ride, ride
On heavy metal
It's the only way that you can travel
Down that road
Satisfied, fied, fied
On heavy metal
Baby won't you ride
Ride it until it explodes
Heavy Metal



Fagner Alves Pereira

LYRICS
Drive it on up and let's cruise a while
Leave 'em very far behind
You can hedge your bet on a clean corvette
To get you there right on time
Now if you're ready to dive into overdrive
Baby the green lights are on
It's like you're runnin away on some high octane
Every time she reached the boulevard
Won't you take a ride, ride, ride
On heavy metal
It's the only way that you can travel
Down that road
Satisfied, fied, fied
On heavy metal
Baby won't you ride
Ride it until it explodes
Heavy Metal
My oh my how this lady can fly
Once she starts rollin' to leave you
You know you just can't lose the way she moves
You wait for her to finally release you
It's not a big surprise to feel your temperature rise
You've gotta get your redline fever
'Cause there is just on cure that they know for sure
You just become a heavy metal believer
Won't you take a ride, ride, ride
On heavy metal
It's the only way that you can travel
Down that road
Satisfied, fied, fied
On heavy metal
Baby won't you ride
Ride it until it explodes
Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal



Alan Hernandez

Drive it on up and let's cruise a while
Leave your troubles far behind
You can hedge your bet on a clean Corvette
To get you there right on time
Now if you're ready to dive into overdrive
Baby, the green lights are on
It's like you're running your brain on some high octane
Every time she reaches fully blown

[Chorus]
Won't you take that ride on heavy metal?
It's the only way that you can travel down that road
Satisfied on heavy metal
Baby won't you ride, ride it until it explodes

Heavy metal

[Verse 2]
My oh my, how this lady can fly
Once she starts rollin' beneath you
You know you just can't lose, the way she moves
You wait for her to finally release you
It's not a big surprise to feel your temperature rise
You've got a touch of redline fever
'Cause there is just one cure that we know for sure
You just become a heavy metal believer

[Chorus]
Won't you take that ride on heavy metal?
It's the only way that you can travel down that road
Satisfied on heavy metal
Baby won't you ride, ride it until it explodes

Heavy metal

[Outro]
Heavy metal
Heavy metal



Nathaniel Fisher

Leave your troubles far behind
You can hedge your bet on a clean Corvette
To get you there right on time
Now if you're ready to dive into overdrive
Baby, the green lights are on
It's like you're running your brain on some high octane
Every time she reaches fully blown

Won't you take that ride on heavy metal?
It's the only way that you can travel down that road
Satisfied on heavy metal
Baby won't you ride, ride it until it explodes

Heavy metal

My oh my, how this lady can fly
Once she starts rollin' beneath you
You know you just can't lose, the way she moves
You wait for her to finally release you
It's not a big surprise to feel your temperature rise
You've got a touch of redline fever
'Cause there is just one cure that we know for sure
You just become a heavy metal believer

Won't you take that ride on heavy metal?
It's the only way that you can travel down that road
Satisfied on heavy metal
Baby won't you ride, ride it until it explodes

Heavy metal
Heavy metal
Heavy metal...



All comments from YouTube:

Charlie Duncano

Everytime I see the woman of my dreams, this song starts playing. Thank you Kenny

Keksimus Maximus

Jude?

99cobra2881

Best South Park episode ever!!!

CRD1993

Yep. Just watched that episode. Hilarious.

Joshua Dean

Based

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mariogarv

Rest in peace Richard Corben, one of the most amazing fantasy-epic artists that ever lived!

Jason Shrum

Dark Horse comics is coming out with a newly restored DEN book. Look it up if you have not heard about it yet. The man behind the restoration is Jose Villarrubia and he has been updated the fans with the progress.

goldenagenut

​​@Jason ShrumI've got a copy of the original Den hardback signed by Corben. A legendary comic artist who left us so much amazing work, Rest in Peace Richard 😞

James Meloncon

This sounds so good in my car stereo. Still fresh as it was back in 1981.

Ruthie Hazell

EXACTLY!!

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