From 1974 until 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen; Eddie's brother, drummer Alex Van Halen; vocalist David Lee Roth; and bassist/vocalist Michael Anthony. Upon its release in 1978, the band's self-titled debut album reached No. 19 on the Billboard pop music charts and would sell over 10 million copies in the U.S. By 1982, the band released four more albums (Van Halen II, Women and Children First, Fair Warning, and Diver Down), all of which have since been certified multi-platinum. By the early 1980s, Van Halen was one of the most successful rock acts of the day. The album 1984 was a commercial success with U.S. sales of 10 million copies and four hit singles; its lead single, "Jump", was the band's only U.S. number one single.
In 1985, Roth left the band to embark on a solo career and was replaced by former Montrose lead vocalist Sammy Hagar. With Hagar, the group released four U.S. number-one, multi-platinum albums over the course of 11 years (5150 in 1986, OU812 in 1988, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge in 1991, and Balance in 1995). Hagar left the band in 1996 shortly before the release of the band's first greatest hits collection, Best of Volume 1. Former Extreme frontman Gary Cherone replaced Hagar and recorded the commercially unsuccessful album Van Halen III with the band in 1998, before parting ways in 1999. Van Halen then went on hiatus until reuniting with Hagar in 2003 for a worldwide tour in 2004 and the double-disc greatest hits collection The Best of Both Worlds. Hagar again left Van Halen in 2005. In 2006 Roth returned, but Anthony was replaced on bass guitar by Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen. In 2012, the band released their final studio album A Different Kind of Truth, which was commercially and critically successful; it was also Van Halen's first album with Roth in 28 years and the only one to feature Wolfgang.
As of March 2019, Van Halen is 20th on the RIAA list of best-selling artists in the United States; the band has sold 56 million albums in the States and more than 80 million worldwide, making them one of the best-selling groups of all time. As of 2007, Van Halen is one of only five rock bands with two studio albums to sell more than 10 million copies in the United States and is tied for the most multi-platinum albums by an American band. Additionally, Van Halen has charted 13 number-one hits on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. VH1 ranked the band seventh on a list of the top 100 Hard Rock artists of all time.
Eddie was diagnosed with cancer in 2001, and died of the disease on October 6, 2020. A month after his father's death, Wolfgang confirmed that Van Halen had disbanded.
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Studio albums
Van Halen (1978)
Van Halen II (1979)
Women and Children First (1980)
Fair Warning (1981)
Diver Down (1982)
1984 (1984)
5150 (1986)
OU812 (1988)
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991)
Balance (1995)
Van Halen III (1998)
A Different Kind of Truth (2012)
Drop Dead Legs
Van Halen Lyrics
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Hurts my head, gets me wild
Dig that steam, giant butt,
Makes me scream, I get nuh-nuh-nothing but the shakes over you
And nothing else could ever do
You know that you want it, uh
I know what it is
When the night is through, will I still be loving you?
Dig those moves, vampire
Set me loose, get it higher
Throw my rope, loop-de-loop
Nice white teeth, Betty Boop
Set it cool real heavy
I ain't fooled, gettin' ready
Uh oh baby, you know that you want it
I know what it is
You know that you want it, baby
When the night is through, will I still be loving you?
In Van Halen's "Drop Dead Legs," the singer expresses his infatuation with a woman's physical attributes, primarily her legs, smile, butt, and moves. He describes her as having a hypnotic effect on him, causing him to shake and lose control. He acknowledges that he wants her, but questions whether their attraction will still exist after the passion of the night subsides. The lyrics also reference Betty Boop, a fictional cartoon character known for her seductive appearance and playful demeanor.
Interpreting the lyrics suggests that the singer is objectifying the woman and reducing her worth to her physical features. However, the song's intentions are debatable as some listeners may view it merely as a fun, flirtatious track. The song's harmonious guitar riffs and dynamic drumming mixed with David Lee Roth's vocals create a lively and energetic vibe.
Line by Line Meaning
Drop dead legs, pretty smile,
Your seductive body and charming personality drive me crazy.
Hurts my head, gets me wild
Your beauty is so overwhelming that it makes me feel a mix of pain and excitement.
Dig that steam, giant butt,
Your sensuality and curvy figure are irresistible to me.
Makes me scream, I get nuh-nuh-nothing but the shakes over you
Your effect on me is so powerful that I cannot control my physical and emotional reactions to you.
And nothing else could ever do
No other person or thing can compare to the way you make me feel.
You know that you want it, uh
I sense that you are attracted to me and desire me.
I know what it is
I understand your desires and intentions towards me.
You know that you want it, baby
I am confident that you are willing to engage in a romantic liaison with me.
When the night is through, will I still be loving you?
I wonder if our passion will continue to grow and if our love will survive beyond a one-night stand.
Dig those moves, vampire
Your hypnotic and seductive aura reminds me of a vampire's ability to charm and mesmerize their prey.
Set me loose, get it higher
Allow me to indulge in our mutual attraction and elevate our pleasure to new heights.
Throw my rope, loop-de-loop
Use your feminine wiles and playful flirtations to attract me towards you.
Nice white teeth, Betty Boop
Your beautiful smile and resemblance to the cartoon character Betty Boop only add to your charm.
Set it cool real heavy
Maintain your confident and mysterious persona as you engage in a romantic relationship with me.
I ain't fooled, gettin' ready
I am not deceived by your charms, and I am preparing myself for the intense connection we will share.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX VAN HALEN, EDWARD VAN HALEN, DAVID ROTH
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