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)
Light Up the Sky
Van Halen Lyrics
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Yeah, we're all fast breakers comin' outta the gates
Takin' chances we're the crash an' burn
Yeah, there is a way with beauty but you never gave a love
Cross the line where none return
Oh, I watch my television
It said, "Open your eyes leave it all behind"
I heard the wind a whisperin'
Strong magic comin' on
They comin' out for sure
Come see your children, yeah
They're lightin' up the skies
Won't recognize them anymore
Wolves at my door, wised up quick
Turned here an' gone, from on the go
Seems the old folks who come up short
Were the pretty little kids who didn't want it, no
I had some crazy vision
One I can't deny it
It said, "Open my eyes leave it all behind"
I heard the wind a whisperin'
Strong magic comin' on
It's comin' out for sure
Come see your children, yeah
They're lightin' up the skies
You won't, recognize them anymore
Oh, mama, see the firelights
Oh, we're comin' out tonight
Oh, mama, see the firelights
Oh, lightin' up the sky
Light 'em up
Lightin' up the sky
Lightin' up the sky
Lightin' up the sky
Lightin' up the sky
Light 'em up
The song “Light Up the Sky” by Van Halen is a fast-paced rock song about the recklessness and unstoppable force of youth. The lyrics describe a group of thrill-seekers who take risks, but are also aware of the dangers of their actions. They feel a sense of urgency to live in the moment and find their own path in life, even if it means crossing lines that cannot be uncrossed. The lyrics are full of metaphors and vivid imagery, such as the line “Come see your children, yeah, they're lighting up the skies, you won't recognize them anymore,” which suggests that they are going through profound changes and transformation.
In the second verse, the lyrics mention the wind whispering and strong magic coming on, which could be interpreted as a symbol of change and upheaval in their lives. The chorus repeats the phrase “Lighting up the sky” several times, emphasizing the intensity and power of their energy. The song ends with the line “Light ‘em up,” which suggests that they are ready to ignite and take on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, we're all fast breakers comin' outta the gates
We're all eager to go and taking big risks right from the start
Takin' chances we're the crash an' burn
By taking risks, we might fail and face the consequences
Yeah, there is a way with beauty but you never gave a love
There might be beautiful ways to approach things, but you never tried them with care and affection
Cross the line where none return
By taking certain chances, we might end up in situations where there is no turning back
Oh, I watch my television
I was watching TV
Almost lost my mind
It was so overwhelming it almost drove me crazy
It said, "Open your eyes leave it all behind"
The television message advised me to awaken to new possibilities and let go of the past
I heard the wind a whisperin'
I listened to the sound of the wind
Strong magic comin' on
There was a strong, mystical energy surrounding me
They comin' out for sure
Something amazing is definitely about to happen
Come see your children, yeah
Watch the young people in action
They're lightin' up the skies
Their actions are so impressive that they're lighting up the world around them
Won't recognize them anymore
After witnessing their impressive actions, you won't see them in the same way you did before
Wolves at my door, wised up quick
When faced with danger, I quickly became more perceptive and insightful
Turned here an' gone, from on the go
I moved swiftly and efficiently to avoid being caught by danger
Seems the old folks who come up short
It appears that the older generations who didn't succeed were those who lacked creativity and risk-taking
Were the pretty little kids who didn't want it, no
Ironically, those who were hesitant to take risks are the ones who ended up falling short
I had some crazy vision
I had a wild or unusual idea
One I can't deny it
It was so powerful that I couldn't ignore it
It said, "Open my eyes leave it all behind"
This idea urged me to abandon old ways of thinking and embrace new, transformative possibilities
Oh, mama, see the firelights
Look at the amazing source of light that we're creating
Oh, we're comin' out tonight
We're showing our true selves and making a grand entrance
Oh, lightin' up the sky
Our actions are so impressive that they are making the world around us light up
Light 'em up
Let's take action and make something amazing happen!
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth
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