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)
Good Enough
Van Halen Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah wow
Wow
Dig it, wow
U.S. prime, grade A stamped, guaranteed
Grease it up and turn on the heat
You gotta' throw it down and roll it over once, maybe twice
'Cause she's good enough, good enough to
Me, I can't get enough, I can't get enough
When it's good enough to
Hey, oh, me, I been working up an appetite
It seems like the harder I work, the more my body needs
I like to open up come on give me six on the half-shell
'Cause it's three, six, nine time
'Cause she's good enough, good enough to
I can't get enough, I can't get enough
She's good enough, she's good enough
Good enough to, she's good enough to, oh
Hey waitress, look it here man, you got any specials here tonight
Me and the fellas might be interested in?
What's that, what, rack a what?
Well, I'll have some of that
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Hey, hey, hey, I'll be the first to say, that I'm blind to the world
'Cause I'm two days gone, and I just can't see (just can't see)
Yeah but I ain't no fool, and honey I know a good thing (good thing)
And she's comin', now she's-a comin'
Come on, come on, come on, come on
'Cause she's good, good, good, good enough
Good, good, good, good enough
Good, good, good, good enough
Good, good, good, she's good enough
Good, good, good, good
Good enough to, yeah
The lyrics to Van Halen's song "Good Enough" seem to be about a man's insatiable appetite. The song opens with a call and response between lead vocalist Sammy Hagar and the rest of the band, alluding to their excitement about what is to follow. The first verse describes a craving for something that is "guaranteed" to be high-quality, and the need to both "grease it up" and "turn on the heat" in order to make it enjoyable. The second verse seems to reference the idea of working up an appetite, with the singer stating that the harder he works, the more his body craves. Despite this, he still desires to "open up" and indulge in another "six on the half-shell" (likely referring to oysters).
Overall, the song seems to be about indulging in whatever one desires, regardless of its consequences. The singer's focus is on satisfying his own hunger, rather than worrying about what others might think. The repeated refrain of "good enough" suggests that, while the meals or experiences he desires aren't necessarily perfect, they are still satisfying and worth pursuing.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello baby
Starting the song with excitement and enthusiasm.
U.S. prime, grade A stamped, guaranteed
Comparing the quality of the food they are about to eat to the top quality meat in the USA.
Grease it up and turn on the heat
Preparing the food for cooking.
You gotta' throw it down and roll it over once, maybe twice
Instructions on how to cook the food perfectly.
And chow down, and down and down and down
Enthusiastically eat the delicious food.
'Cause she's good enough, good enough to
The food they are eating is so delicious that it is considered 'good enough'.
Me, I can't get enough, I can't get enough
The person singing cannot get enough of the food, they want more and more.
Hey, oh, me, I been working up an appetite
Expressing that they have been working hard and now have a strong desire to eat.
It seems like the harder I work, the more my body needs
The more one works, the more they realize their body’s hunger.
I like to open up come on give me six on the half-shell
The singer is requesting for some type of shellfish, likely oysters.
'Cause she's good enough, good enough to
Reiterating that the food is satisfyingly delicious.
Hey waitress, look it here man, you got any specials here tonight
Asking for the specials on the menu and showing interest in trying something new.
Me and the fellas might be interested in?
Including their friends in the conversation and potential decision making process for food choices.
What's that, what, rack a what?
Asking for clarification on a menu item that was suggested by the waitress.
Well, I'll have some of that
Choosing to order the suggested menu item.
Hey, hey, hey, I'll be the first to say, that I'm blind to the world
The singer is so focused on the deliciousness of the food, that they are ignoring everything else around them.
'Cause I'm two days gone, and I just can't see (just can't see)
The singer is so caught up in their hunger that it feels like they have gone without food for two days and are zoning out.
Yeah but I ain't no fool, and honey I know a good thing (good thing)
Acknowledging that although they are focused on their hunger, they still know what is good and delicious.
And she's comin', now she's-a comin'
Anticipating the arrival of the food and how delicious it will be.
'Cause she's good, good, good, good enough
The multiple repetitions of 'good' reinforce how amazing the food is.
Good, good, good, good enough
Continuing to reinforce how amazing the food is, as if it is unbelievable.
Good, good, good, good enough
Still reinforcing the amazingness of the food, as if one can never get enough of it.
Good, good, good, she's good enough
Finally acknowledging that the food met their high expectations and is indeed 'good enough'.
Good, good, good, good
Continuing to show appreciation for the food even after finishing it.
Good enough to, yeah
The food is so good that it deserves praise and recognition.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar
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