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)
Judgement Day
Van Halen Lyrics
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Man, I don't see no problem
Kickin' back, ain't kickin' you, no, no
Anyway, if I make 'em, then I solve 'em
Whoa, that's right, yeah, yeah, woo
Makin' plan's a waste, ain't no future here
Got no face, got no religion
I just slide, slide on by, never bad enough to crucify me
Cry, put it off until Judgment Day
I'll bear the cross on Judgment Day
I do most anything, keep 'em doing anything, 'cause
Sometimes I just want to do nothin'
Nothin' lost, tell me, how can I lose?
Ha, when I'm startin' off with nothin'
Oh, tell me why should I care or even, why try?
I just slide, slide on by, never bad enough to crucify me
Oh, put it off until Judgment Day
I'll bear that same old cross on Judgment Day
Oh,
Uh, huh
Ow, hey
Hey man, anything's alright, yeah
Wow
Put it off until Judgment Day
I'll bear the cross on Judgment Day
put it off, put it off until Judgment Day
I'll bear the cross on Judgment Day
Oh, whoa, yeah, on Judgment Day
Oh, whoa, yeah, on Judgment Day
Wow
The lyrics of Van Halen's song Judgement Day speak to a desire for personal freedom and a rejection of societal expectations. The singer of the song is asking to be left alone to live life on their own terms, without interference. They see no reason to plan for the future and feel no connection to any particular religion or belief system. The rhetorical question in the chorus - "tell me why should I care or even, why should I try?" - highlights the singer's sense of detachment from a world that they feel does not understand or value them.
The singer also embraces a kind of passive resistance, refusing to be crucified - a symbol of punishment and public condemnation - even in the face of criticism or judgement. Instead, they "slide on by, never bad enough to crucify me". By deferring their struggles to Judgment Day, the singer expresses a belief that their actions will ultimately be judged on their own merits, free from the constraints of society.
Overall, the lyrics of Judgement Day are a testament to the human desire for autonomy and the ability to resist oppressive structures. They suggest that it is possible to be true to oneself even in the face of external pressure, and that ultimately, we will be judged by our own actions and not by the opinions of others.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my life, get off my ass, get outta my face
I am in charge of my life and don't need anyone interfering or telling me what to do.
Man, I don't see no problem
I don't see any issue with the way I'm living my life.
Kickin' back, ain't kickin' you, no, no
I'm just relaxing and minding my own business - I'm not bothering anyone else.
Anyway, if I make 'em, then I solve 'em
I take responsibility for my own problems and am capable of finding solutions.
Makin' plan's a waste, ain't no future here
Planning for the future is pointless because things are not going to get better.
Got no face, got no religion
I am not defined by my appearance or religious beliefs.
Oh, tell me why should I care or even, why should I try?
I don't see the point in caring or making an effort for something that won't bring me any benefit.
I just slide, slide on by, never bad enough to crucify me
I am able to avoid serious consequences for my actions, so I don't need to worry about being punished.
Cry, put it off until Judgment Day
I'll deal with my problems or regrets later, possibly when it's too late to do anything about them.
I'll bear the cross on Judgment Day
I'll accept the consequences of my actions if and when there is a reckoning.
I do most anything, keep 'em doing anything, 'cause
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep myself occupied, even if it's not productive or meaningful.
Sometimes I just want to do nothin'
Occasionally, I don't want to do anything at all - just sit and be idle.
Nothin' lost, tell me, how can I lose?
I have nothing to lose, so there's no downside to my choices or actions.
Ha, when I'm startin' off with nothin'
I'm used to having very little, so it doesn't bother me to not have much.
Oh, whoa, yeah, on Judgment Day
I'll face the consequences of my actions when it's time for judgment, but until then, I'll continue living as I please.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony
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johnny zell
It's my life, get off my ass, get outta my face
Man, I don't see no problem
Kickin' back, ain't kickin' you, no, no
Anyway, if I make 'em, then I solve 'em
Oh, that's right, yeah, yeah, woo
Makin' plans 's a waste, ain't no future here
Got no face, got no religion
Oh tell me why should I care or even, why should I try?
I just slide, slide on by, never bad enough to crucify me
Cry, put it out until Judgment Day
I'll bear the cross on Judgment Day
I do most anything, keep 'em doing anything, 'cause
Sometimes I just want to do nothin'
Nothin' lost, tell me, how can I lose
When I'm startin' off with nothin'
Oh tell me why should I care or even, why try?
I just slide, slide on by, never bad enough to crucify me
Oh, put it out until Judgment Day
I'll bear that same old cross on Judgment Day
Oh, hey
Hey man, anything's alright, yeah
Wow, put it out until Judgment Day
I'll bear the cross on Judgment Day
Put it out, put it out until Judgment Day
I'll bear the cross on Judgment Day
Oh, whoa, yeah, on Judgment Day
Oh, whoa, yeah, on Judgment Day
Wow
Forced diversity
Epic. You won't get a band like this again.
Raymond Kaufmann
How about this i agree but what brought more woman in my life time to 3 bands #3 bon jovi #2 guns and roses #1 VAN HALEN
Linus 6626 Feynstein
Can’t get this stuff no more
Jimmy E Moorby
Yes Sammy was easily one of the best rock singers ever and Eddie was a force on nature....like Bach or something 😀
xavier
@Raymond Kaufmann same , and journey too
Stephen Perschall
@xavier VH is for real
lucy white
Van Halen. Greatest rock band to ever live without question. Awesome awesome awesome.
sean Costello
lucy white greatest American band Zeppelin is the goat
James Magario
Truth. Nobody NOBODY comes anywhere CLOSE. Van Halen had enough talent for four other epic bands.
Jac Sig
@sean Costello Have you heard Eddie smoke Jimmy Page on "Rock & Roll"? Ever notice Led Zeppelin never covered any Van Halen songs? Because they couldn't.