Judgement Day
Van Halen Lyrics


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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
Whoa, that's right, yeah, yeah, woo

Makin' plan'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 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

Overall Meaning

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



All comments from YouTube:

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

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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.

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