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)
Panama
Van Halen Lyrics
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Here she comes, full blast and top down
Hot shoe, burnin' down the avenue
Model citizen, zero discipline
Don't you know she's coming home with me?
You'll lose her in the turn
I'll get her
Panama, Panama
Panama, Panama
Ain't nothin' like it, her shiny machine
Got the feel for the wheel, keep the moving parts clean
Hot shoe, burnin' down the avenue
Got an on-ramp comin' through my bedroom
Don't you know she's coming home with me?
You'll lose her in the turn
I'll get her
Uh-oh
Panama, Panama (wow)
Panama, Panama (whoa)
Yeah, we're runnin' a little bit hot tonight
I can barely see the road from the heat comin' off of it
Ah, I reach down between my legs
Ease the seat back
She's blinding, I'm flying
Right behind the rear-view mirror now
Got the feeling, power steering
Pistons popping, ain't no stopping now
Panama, Panama
Panama, Panama
Panama, Panama
Panama
Van Halen's song "Panama" is an upbeat and high-energy rock song that describes a fast and exciting ride in a beautiful car. The opening lines of the song "Jump back, what's that sound? Here she comes, full blast and top down" sets the tone for the rest of the song, creating a sense of excitement and anticipation for the upcoming journey. The lyrics describe the singer's experience of driving down the avenue, feeling the power of the engine, and the thrill of the speed. The singer's desire for the car is also evident in the lyrics, as he proclaims, "Don't you know she's coming home with me? You'll lose her in the turn, I'll get her."
The chorus of the song, "Panama, Panama" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, adding to the excitement and energy of the song. The lyrics describe the beauty and the shine of the car, and the power it holds. The song reaches its climax in the last verse in which the singer describes the speed and the adrenaline rush he is feeling. He talks about how he can't see the road because of the heat and "blinding" effect of the car. He also talks about how he eases back into the seat, as he feels the power of the engine roaring to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump back, what's that sound?
What's that noise? Something's happening.
Here she comes, full blast and top down
She's coming fast with the top down.
Hot shoe, burnin' down the avenue
The tires of her car are burning rubber down the road quickly.
Model citizen, zero discipline
She might look good on the outside, but she's not exactly law-abiding.
Don't you know she's coming home with me?
She's not yours, she's mine.
You'll lose her in the turn
You can't handle her driving skills like I can.
I'll get her
I'm going to win her over.
Panama, Panama
Referring to the country, but also the feeling of excitement and adventure.
Ain't nothin' like it, her shiny machine
There's nothing like the feeling of driving her shiny car.
Got the feel for the wheel, keep the moving parts clean
I know how to handle her car well and keep it maintained.
Got an on-ramp comin' through my bedroom
My life revolves around driving fast and being adventurous. It's like an on-ramp to the highway of life right in my room.
Yeah, we're runnin' a little bit hot tonight
We're feeling extra wild tonight.
I can barely see the road from the heat comin' off of it
The road is so hot, it's almost like an illusion.
Ah, I reach down between my legs
I adjust the car seat.
Ease the seat back
I make the seat more comfortable for myself.
She's blinding, I'm flying
She's dazzling and impressive, and I'm enjoying the ride.
Right behind the rear-view mirror now
Her car is so impressive, I can see it in the rear-view mirror.
Got the feeling, power steering
I feel great, and the power steering in her car is amazing.
Pistons popping, ain't no stopping now
The car is revved up and unstoppable.
Panama, Panama
Same as before, referring to the country, but also the feeling of excitement and adventure.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, David Roth
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