Heavy Métal
Sammy Hagar & The Circle Lyrics


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Head bangers in leather
Sparks fly in the dead of the night
It all comes together
When they shoot out the lights
Fifty thousand watts of power
And it's pushin' overload
The beast is ready to devour
All the metal they can hold
Reachin' overload
Start to explode

It's your one way ticket to midnight
Call it heavy metal
Higher than high, feelin' just right
Call it heavy metal
Desperation on a red line
Call it heavy metal noise

Tight pants and lipstick
She's riding on razor's edge
She holds her own against the boys
Yea, cuts through the crowd just like a wedge
Ohh, can you feel the static
So many contacts being made
We've got up front fanatics
Tearing down the barricade
To reach the stage
Can you feel the rage

It's your one way ticket to midnight
Call it heavy metal
Higher than high, feelin' just right
Call it heavy metal




Desperation on a red line
Call it heavy metal noise

Overall Meaning

Sammy Hagar’s song Heavy Metal is an ode to the rock and roll genre that he loves so much. The song describes an electrifying concert filled with head bangers, sparks, and raw energy. There are a lot of intricate details in the lyrics that paint a vivid picture of the rock and roll experience. The opening lines describe the attire of the head bangers at the concert, wearing leather and ready to rock. The sparks in the dead of the night could be referring to the stage pyrotechnics or simply the energy that is being generated by the crowd.


As the song progresses, the listener is taken on a journey through the sheer power of the music. With fifty thousand watts of power pushing to overload, the beast is ready to devour all the metal it can hold, reaching overload before it starts to explode. The lyrics convey the intense feeling that is generated when the crowd is in sync with the music, a feeling that can only be found at a heavy metal concert. The chorus sums up the entire experience, with Hagar calling it a “one way ticket to midnight” and referring to it as “heavy metal.”


The lyrics also mention a woman at the concert, wearing tight pants and lipstick and holding her own against the boys. She cuts through the crowd like a wedge, and you can feel the static building between her and the other fans as they reach the stage in hopes of connecting with the music. Hagar is emphasizing the inclusiveness of heavy metal music - it's not just for men, and it's not about exclusion, but rather about coming together to feel the raw energy and emotion of the genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Head bangers in leather
People who love heavy metal are usually seen wearing leather clothes.


Sparks fly in the dead of the night
During a heavy metal concert, sparks fly from the fireworks in the dark of the night.


It all comes together
The rock band puts on an amazing show combining all elements such as music, lighting, and atmosphere.


When they shoot out the lights
The climax of the concert happens when the lights go out and the stage is lit up with bright, shining effects.


Fifty thousand watts of power
The sound system is powered by an immense amount of energy which gives an unforgettable experience to the audience.


And it's pushin' overload
The volume is so high that the sound is distorted resulting in the crowd experiencing an intense feeling.


The beast is ready to devour
The band and the audience are all geared up and excited to rock together, they are like a beast about to devour everything in their midst.


All the metal they can hold
Everyone wants more - they can never have enough of the experience that heavy metal offers.


Reachin' overload
The loud music and singing leads to an intense feeling that is just about to reach its peak.


Start to explode
The music erupts and the concert-goers literally start to scream and jump with excitement.


It’s your one way ticket to midnight
The excitement, intensity, and unforgettable experience of a heavy metal concert can be described as a one-way ticket to an unforgettable night.


Call it heavy metal
The genre of music being played is known as 'heavy metal'.


Higher than high, feelin' just right
The feeling of being at a heavy metal concert is like no other. One feels euphoric, electrified, and just about right.


Desperation on a red line
Desperate emotions are pushed to the limit during a heavy metal concert, and it all happens in no time.


Call it heavy metal noise
The noise created is the loud, vibrant music that fills every aspect of the experience of the heavy metal concert.


Tight pants and lipstick
The singer describes a typical look of a female fan describing how she is dressed up to rock out to heavy metal.


She's riding on razor's edge
The female fan is fearless and bold, living on the edge and experiencing the thrill of heavy metal music.


She holds her own against the boys
The female fan is not intimidated by male fans and holds her ground and enjoys the experience like everyone else.


Yea, cuts through the crowd just like a wedge
The female fan moves through the audience effortlessly, like a sharp wedge that cuts through the crowd.


Ohh, can you feel the static
The energy in the room is electric and palpable.


So many contacts being made
Connections and bonds are formed among the audience who share the same love for heavy metal music.


We've got up front fanatics
The front row of the audience is where the real enthusiasts are, they are up close and personal with the band.


Tearing down the barricade
The audience is eager to get as close to the music as possible, even if it means destroying the safety measures which are put up in place.


To reach the stage
The ultimate destination for the audience is to be in close proximity to the band performing on stage.


Can you feel the rage
The excitement and energy have almost taken over emotional control and are projected and felt as rage through the audience's screams and jumping.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James M. Peterik, Sammy Hagar

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