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)
Runaround
Van Halen Lyrics
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Mmm hmm
Ow
That's right
She don't like it when it's cut n' dry
And don't like me makin' future plans
And don't want me tryin' to pin her down
Well, she can take me for a little ride
But just as long as she drive me home
Around the block maybe once or twice
And then some lovin' wouldn't that be nice? Yeah
I won't but I want it
Oh, what a fool believes
I got her in my sight but just out of reach, oh, oh
Here we go around ('round, 'round)
Run, run, runaround ('round, 'round, 'round)
Here we go around ('round, 'round)
She givin' me the runaround, yeah ('round, 'round, 'round)
Uh, a just enough to keep me hangin' on
She knows exactly what I need
And right down to the nick of time
I'm chasin' love down a fine, fine line
Ow, I won't but I want it
Oh, what a fool believes
I got her in my sight but just out of reach, whoa
Here we go around ('round, 'round)
Run, run, runaround, yeah ('round, 'round, 'round)
Here we go around ('round, 'round)
She givin' me the runaround, ('round, 'round, 'round)
Oh ow
Yeah, hey yeah
Oh, yeah
Oh, ah, it goes like this
Listen baby, ssss, ooh, ow, ah, uh
Oh man, it's hard enough, yeah
And you make it harder
Ah, fill me up, I'm never satisfied
Own me, she owns it
Here we go around ('round, 'round)
Run, run, runaround, yeah ('round, 'round, 'round)
Here we go around, ('round, 'round)
She givin' me the run around ('round, 'round, 'round)
Here we go around, ('round, 'round)
Run, run, runaround, ('round, 'round, 'round)
Here we go around, ('round, 'round)
She givin' me the runaround, no ('round, 'round, 'round,)
'Round and around
Oh, I like it, uh, I like it
Yeah, but I like it
Baby, say I like it
Uh, I said I like it
Oh, I like it
The lyrics of Van Halen's song "Runaround" talks about a complicated relationship between the singer and his lover. She doesn't want to be easily pinned down or restricted, but at the same time, she keeps him hanging on by giving him just enough to keep him interested without actually committing. The singer wants more but feels like he's just out of reach and the object of his affection is only giving him the runaround.
The song showcases the emotions of the singer who is stuck in a frustrating situation with his lover who won't commit to him. He is captivated by her, but she's not willing to give him what he wants, which is a more serious commitment. He's trying hard to pursue her, but she seems to be always out of his grasp. The singer is in a dilemma, as he wants to move forward in the relationship but doesn't want to lose his lover.
Overall, "Runaround" is a classic example of a complicated love story that features entangled emotions of the singer with a person who is not willing to make any promises or give what is expected of them. The song's lyrics are relatable, and the idea behind the song is universal.
Line by Line Meaning
She don't like it when it's cut n' dry
She dislikes it when things are too straightforward.
And don't like me makin' future plans
She does not want to make future plans together.
And don't want me tryin' to pin her down
She refuses to be tied down.
She ain't about to give an inch of ground, no, woo
She refuses to compromise or give in to pressure.
Well, she can take me for a little ride
She can take me on an emotional journey.
But just as long as she drive me home
As long as she is in control of the situation.
Around the block maybe once or twice
A short and simple ride will suffice.
And then some lovin' wouldn't that be nice? Yeah
A physical intimacy would be great after the ride.
I won't but I want it
I know it's not right, but I desire her.
Oh, what a fool believes
I am foolish to believe she wants more from me than this.
I got her in my sight but just out of reach, oh, oh
I see her but can't quite get her.
Here we go around ('round, 'round)
Run, run, runaround ('round, 'round, 'round)
We go round in circles, chasing each other.
She givin' me the runaround, yeah ('round, 'round, 'round)
She is avoiding being straightforward and honest.
Uh, a just enough to keep me hangin' on
She gives me just enough to hold on to her.
She knows exactly what I need
She is aware of my desires and needs.
And right down to the nick of time
She knows how to time things perfectly.
I'm chasin' love down a fine, fine line
I keep pursuing her love, but it's a risky game.
Ah, fill me up, I'm never satisfied
I am always left wanting more.
Own me, she owns it
She has control over my emotions and actions.
'Round and around
We keep going in circles.
Oh, I like it, uh, I like it
I enjoy being caught in this endless cycle.
Yeah, but I like it
Even though I know it's not right, I still enjoy it.
Baby, say I like it
I admit that I enjoy the chasing and the game.
Uh, I said I like it
Once again, I confess that I like this cycle.
Oh, I like it
I can't help but like the thrill of the chase.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar
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