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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Halen
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)
Give to Live
Van Halen Lyrics
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Fire in your eyes and pain inside your heart
So many things have come and torn your world apart
Oh baby, baby, baby, don't give up,
Don't give up
Don't give up
If you want love
If you want love if you want faith,
You just believe a little
If you want love if you want peace,
Turn your cheek a little ohhh,
You've got to give
You've got to give
You've got to give... to live
An empty hand reaching out for someone
An empty heart takes so little to fill it's so much
Easier to push instead of pull
Oh baby, baby, baby don't give up,
Don't give up,
Don't give up
If you want love
If you want love, you've got to give a little
If you want love if you want faith,
You just believe a little
If you want love if you want peace,
Turn your cheek a little ohhh,
You've got to give
You've got to give
You've got to give... to live
Each man's a country in his own right oh,
Every body needs a friend one friend,
One god, one country
No man need defend
I believe in fate and destination
But so much of that lies in our own hands
If you know what you want,
Just go on out and get it
Oh baby, baby, baby don't give up,
Don't give up,
Don't give up
If you want love
If you want love, you've got to give a little
If you want love if you want faith,
You just believe a little
If you want love if you want peace,
Turn your cheek a little,
If you want love you've got to give
If you want love give to live
You've got to give to live
Give to live
Give to live
If you wan
t love, you've got to give a little bit of yourself in return. This is the message that Van Halen presents in their song, Give to Live. The song acknowledges that life can be difficult at times, and we may feel like giving up. It recognizes that there are people out there who are hurting and lost. It is a song that attempts to provide encouragement to those who are struggling.
The opening verses describe pain and hurt, yet they also encourage the listener to persevere. The song highlights that there is a need to give something in order to receive something. If one wants love, faith, or peace, they must first offer the same. The chorus is a repetition of this idea- if you want something, you have to be willing to give something in return. The song suggests that if one is willing to give of themselves, then they can live a full life.
The final verse encourages listeners to take control of their lives and go after what they want. The message of Give to Live is that the power to live a fulfilling life lies within us. While fate and destiny play a role, we must be willing to take action and give of ourselves in order to receive the things that we desire. The song encourages the listener to keep pushing and to never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooh - I can see that you've got
I can perceive from your demeanor that you are facing some intense emotions.
Fire in your eyes and pain inside your heart
I can see that you're feeling passionate, yet there is also a sadness that weighs heavy on your heart.
So many things have come and torn your world apart
You've faced so many challenges that have caused your world to crumble.
Oh baby, baby, baby, don't give up,
I implore you to hang on and not lose hope.
If you want love
If you're seeking love,
If you want love, you've got to give a little
You need to give of yourself to receive love.
If you want love if you want faith,
If you're looking for faith,
You just believe a little
You only need to have a small amount of belief to start with.
If you want love if you want peace,
If you desire peace,
Turn your cheek a little ohhh,
You should show forgiveness and mercy to those who hurt you.
You've got to give
You need to give of yourself to others.
An empty hand reaching out for someone
When you feel lonely and in need of support,
An empty heart takes so little to fill it's so much
Your heart may be empty, but it doesn't take much to fill it with love.
Easier to push instead of pull
It's easier to reject help and support than to accept it.
Each man's a country in his own right oh,
We are all individual beings with our own experiences and emotions.
Every body needs a friend one friend,
We all need at least one person who supports and cares about us.
One god, one country
We are all united as part of one larger community.
No man need defend
We don't need to fight and defend ourselves against each other.
I believe in fate and destination
I believe that our lives are guided by fate and destiny.
But so much of that lies in our own hands
But we have a significant amount of control over our own lives.
If you know what you want,
If you have a clear idea of what you're pursuing,
Just go on out and get it
You need to take action and work towards your goals.
If you want love you've got to give
If you're looking for love, you need to give love to those around you.
If you want love give to live
Giving of yourself and your love is essential to truly live.
You've got to give to live
Giving is necessary for a fulfilling life.
Give to live
Give of yourself to truly live.
Give to live
Giving back is essential for a fulfilling life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMMY HAGAR
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canadaman1786
Right here
Right now
You got to give to live...
If you want peace,
Turn your cheek a little...
It's so true what he says.
So pure, so raw.
This is the truth.
About what it takes to get through this life.
You got to.
Give.
To live.
Thank you, Sammy.
And Eddie, Alex, and Mike.
Saw you guys Remembrance Day, 1991, at the Calgary Saddledome.
Fucking blew me away.
kris hendrickx
Eddie gone ... this song ... goddamn tears ...
Gil Shabi
What a great ballad from back in the day
Mauricio Barnabé
Good morning. I have a doubt. The title is written "Van Halen - Give To Live " However, Sammy Hagar is performing this song alone. Would't it be correct to say " Sammy Hagar-Give To Live " ??? Thank you
Earl Hayes
Sammy Hagar simply amazing killer
canadaman1786
Right here
Right now
You got to give to live...
If you want peace,
Turn your cheek a little...
It's so true what he says.
So pure, so raw.
This is the truth.
About what it takes to get through this life.
You got to.
Give.
To live.
Thank you, Sammy.
And Eddie, Alex, and Mike.
Saw you guys Remembrance Day, 1991, at the Calgary Saddledome.
Fucking blew me away.
Dan Pagan
1 guitar...one voice...one great song
Ronald B
Dan Pagan One great voice!!!
Célia Menezes
emocionante demais amo Sammy Hagar
Love Liza
Thank you Sammy! This song gives me chills and is so emotional LIVE! I was there live in 1993!
Giacomo Petti
Van Halen, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, E.L.P.,Toto, Boston, Queen, Rainbow: forever in my heart!