Sammy Hagar, From Colton, California, was popular in the early- mid 1980's … Read Full Bio ↴Sammy Hagar, From Colton, California, was popular in the early- mid 1980's for fast paced, guitar-driven, hard rock with a masculine, lets-go-party attitude, joined the band Van Halen as lead vocalist after David Lee Roth's departure from the group. (Before joining Van Halen he sang lead vocals in Ronnie Montrose's classic rock band Montrose, and had some single output, notably his release, "I Can't Drive 55".) As much as it was public surprise when Hagar joined the band, so it was when he left. Sammy Hagar now peddles his own line of high-quality "Cabo Wabo" tequila. In the Spring of 2007, Hagar sold his stake in Cabo Wabo tequila to an Italian beverage company for a reported $80 million.

Hagar, now a sort of modern-day Jimmy Buffett, has earned his place in rock n roll history as one of hard rock's premier front men who not only has an ample, strong, belting vocal range with soulful melody and tone, but his duality as a formidable lead guitarist and guitar-riff-monger puts him in a league shared with few others in terms of versatility and overall right to rock.

He now tours with Mike Anthony, former bassist for Van Halen.

He resides with his family in Mill Valley, CA.

Hagar is currently in a band called "Chickenfoot" with Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Joe Satriani. Their self titled debut album was released to critical acclaim

Sammy Hagar is also known as the Red Rocker, due to the fact he almost always wears red shirts or plays a red guitar, or more likely that he has red hair?

Seems that Chickenfoot is on a hiatus as Joe Satriani has gone back to solo and CF has yet to follow up with a new LP.

Not 4 Sale
Sammy Hagar Lyrics

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All the money in the world
Wouldn't change my life or make my life, no
All the money in the world
Couldn't buy my life

I sleep late
Black coffee, burnt toast, some tomato juice
Go online, check my email

A toothbrush and I'm all brand new

Then my guitar starts lookin' at me
I start hummin' this old melody
It sounds familiar, but that's alright
It gets me by, it keeps me high

All the money in the world
Wouldn't change my life or make my life, no
All the money in the world
Couldn't buy my life
Cause my life's not 4 sale

Yeah, I like drivin
Stay up late just lookin at the starts
Believe in God, believe in aliens
UFO's in my backyard

And then the words come flyin out of me
I lay em down to a sweet melody
It sounds familiar but that's alright
It gets me by, it keeps me high

All the money in the world
Wouldn't change my life or make my life, no
All the money in the world
Wouldn't buy my life
Cause my life's not 4 sale
All the money in the world

Yeah, it's not perfect but it's really, really fine
You come on, get some but ya stand in line
It's all I got but I call it mine

Well, my friend's worth a couple million
and he's miserable as any man can be
He no fun, no sense of humor
That ain't the way it's supposed to be

All the money in the world
Wouldn't change my life or make my life, no
All the money in the world
Wouldn't buy my life
Cause my life's not 4 sale
All the money in the world
Wouldn't buy my life or change my life, no
All the money in the world
Ain't gonna buy my life cause
My life's not for sale

All the money in the world
No, my life's not for sale
All the money in the world
Can't buy my life, my life's not for sale
All the money in the world
All the money in the world
All the money in the world

Won't make my life, change my life, buy my life cause
My life's not 4 sale

Overall Meaning

Sammy Hagar's song "Not 4 Sale" is about how money doesn't equate to happiness or fulfillment in life. Hagar sings about how all the money in the world couldn't change or buy his life, noting that he enjoys the simple things like sleeping in, black coffee, and playing his guitar. He highlights that he finds joy in writing songs, and while they may not be perfect, they are his and keep him happy and fulfilled. In contrast, he mentions a wealthy friend who is miserable and has no sense of humor. Hagar asserts that money doesn't determine one's quality of life, and that his life is not for sale.

The song's message is a reflection of Hagar's personal beliefs and experiences, as he turned down a $20 million dollar offer to reunite with Van Halen in 2002 because he did not believe it would make him happy. Instead, he continued to focus on his solo career and other ventures.

Overall, "Not 4 Sale" is a reminder that material possessions and wealth do not necessarily lead to happiness and fulfillment. Instead, it is the simple joys and pursuits in life that matter most.

Line by Line Meaning

All the money in the world
No amount of money in the world

Wouldn't change my life or make my life, no
has the power to alter or improve my life.

Couldn't buy my life
My life is not something that can be purchased.

I sleep late
I enjoy sleeping in.

Black coffee, burnt toast, some tomato juice
I have a simple breakfast routine.

Go online, check my email
I check my email in the morning.

A toothbrush and I'm all brand new
Brushing my teeth makes me feel refreshed.

Then my guitar starts lookin' at me
I am compelled to play my guitar.

I start hummin' this old melody
I begin to hum a familiar tune.

It sounds familiar, but that's alright
I don't mind that the melody is not original.

It gets me by, it keeps me high
Playing music makes me feel good.

Yeah, I like drivin
I enjoy driving.

Stay up late just lookin at the stars
I like staying up late to stargaze.

Believe in God, believe in aliens
I have beliefs in both God and extraterrestrial life.

UFO's in my backyard
I believe that UFOs have visited my property.

And then the words come flyin out of me
I am inspired to write lyrics.

I lay em down to a sweet melody
I write my lyrics to a pleasing tune.

It sounds familiar but that's alright
My lyrics might not be completely original.

It gets me by, it keeps me high
Writing music makes me feel good.

Yeah, it's not perfect but it's really, really fine
My life may not be perfect, but I'm content with it.

You come on, get some but ya stand in line
Others may want to experience my lifestyle, but they will have to wait their turn.

It's all I got but I call it mine
I may not have much, but what I have is meaningful to me.

Well, my friend's worth a couple million
I have a friend who is very wealthy.

and he's miserable as any man can be
Despite his wealth, my friend is unhappy.

He no fun, no sense of humor
My friend is not fun to be around and lacks a sense of humor.

That ain't the way it's supposed to be
I believe that happiness comes from sources other than money.

Wouldn't buy my life or change my life, no
Money is not the key to changing or bettering my life.

No, my life's not for sale
I am content with the life I have and am not interested in selling it.

Won't make my life, change my life, buy my life cause
Money is not the solution to making significant changes in my life.

My life's not 4 sale
I am not interested in selling my life or changing it for the sake of money.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew Samuels, Jason Harrow

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