Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972… Read Full Bio ↴Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. Credited with "restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene", Van Halen was known for its energetic live shows and for the virtuosity of its lead guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

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)

Hear About It Later
Van Halen Lyrics

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Ain't got no money, got no house on the hill
Tell me, honey, will your lovin' pay my bills? Yeah
Pay my bills

Neighbors gettin' crazy 'bout the noise next door
It's a major violation, carried away for sure, yeah
I know

See, I've been tried and convicted, it's winner take all
I want a run for my money, that's all

I don't want to
I don't want to hear about it later
I don't want to, baby I don't want to
I ain't gonna
I don't want to hear about it later
I don't want to, baby I don't want to

Yeah, I'm walking, don't need no ride
No explanation, just wasting time, yeah
All my time

I've been tried and convicted, it's winner take all
I want a run for my money, that's all

And I don't want to
I don't want to hear about it later
I do what I want to
I don't want to, baby I don't want to
I ain't gonna
I don't want to hear about it later
Do what I want to you
I don't want to, baby I don't want to

You can try me at home, if it feels all right
But I ain't home at night
Ow

You can try me at home, if it feels all right
But I ain't home at night

I don't want to
I'll do what I please
I don't want to
I'll maybe do a look 'n move

Yeah, don't look at me baby
Yes, I better take my chances
I, I been dreaming 'bout tomorrow
I don't, I don't, I don't

I don't want to hear about that, no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Van Halen's song "Hear About It Later" express a desire to live in the moment and not be burdened by the expectations or judgments of others. The first verse sets the scene by stating that the singer doesn't have material possessions and questions whether their partner's love can pay the bills. The second verse speaks to the singer's rebellious nature, as their neighbors are getting upset about the noise next door, but the singer is unfazed. The chorus asserts the singer's independence, with repeated "I don't want to hear about it later" emphasizing that they are living in the present and not concerned about consequences or other people's opinions. The bridge reflects on the singer's desire to be free from societal constraints and pursue their dreams, with a focus on the future rather than worrying about the present or dwelling on the past.

Overall, the song seems to be about living in the moment and rejecting societal expectations, with an emphasis on personal freedom and the pursuit of one's own goals. The repeated refrains of "I don't want to hear about it later" suggest a desire to be free from judgment and live life on one's own terms.

Line by Line Meaning

Ain't got no money, got no house on the hill
I am broke and I don't own a luxurious property.

Tell me, honey, will your lovin' pay my bills? Yeah
I hope you can financially support me through your love.

Neighbors gettin' crazy 'bout the noise next door
My neighbors are unhappy with the noise I am making.

It's a major violation, carried away for sure, yeah
My loud noise is causing a serious problem for them.

See, I've been tried and convicted, it's winner take all
I have been judged and found guilty of something with severe consequences.

I want a run for my money, that's all
I am looking for a real challenge that is worthy of my skills.

I don't want to hear about it later
I don't want to deal with the consequences of my actions in the future.

Yeah, I'm walking, don't need no ride
I am walking on my own and I don't need any help from others.

No explanation, just wasting time, yeah
I am simply spending time without any particular reason or purpose.

I do what I want to
I am free to do whatever I please.

I ain't gonna
I am not going to do something that I don't want to do.

You can try me at home, if it feels all right
You can test me out and see if I am suitable for you.

But I ain't home at night
I won't be at home during the night time.

I'll do what I please
I will act according to my own will and desires.

I'll maybe do a look 'n move
I might take a glance and then swiftly leave.

Yeah, don't look at me baby
Please don't look at me in that way.

Yes, I better take my chances
I am willing to take risks.

I been dreaming 'bout tomorrow
I have been imagining a better future for myself.

I don't want to hear about that, no
I don't want to hear about things that aren't important to me.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, David Roth, Michael Anthony

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