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)
Secrets
Van Halen Lyrics
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Her feet are making tracks in the winter snows
She got a rainbow that touches her shoulder
She be headed where the thunder rolls
Ah, ah, ah
She got that rhythm
Got that rhythm, of the road
She get crazy
Woman get crazy if she can't go
Ah, but ah, she just lookin' good
She comes like the secret wind
She's as strong as the mountains, walks tall as a tree
She been there before, she'll never give in
She'll be gone tomorrow like the silent breeze
Ah, ah, ah (Ah)
She got rhythm (Ah)
Got that rhythm, of the road (Ah)
Ah, ah, ah
She get crazy
She get crazy if she can't go
But ah, she just looking good
You know how sometimes, you got to run
You're running blind, but you jump the gun
The question is not, does love exist? But, when she leaves, where she goes?
I got a feeling she don't know either
Wait like the wind, watch where she blows
Aw, oh, oh, got that rhythm
That sweet rhythm, of the road
Oh, oh, oh she get crazy
Woman get crazy if she can't go
Oh, oh a looking good
Ah yes
"Secrets" is a song by American rock band Van Halen, released in 1982 as a single from their album "Diver Down." The lyrics describe a woman who is determined to live her life to the fullest and is always on the move, chasing after her dreams. The opening lines suggest that she is not waiting until she gets older to pursue her desires, and her footsteps in the winter snow indicate she is leaving her mark wherever she goes. The woman has a rainbow that touches her shoulder, which could represent the colorful and bright life she leads. She is portrayed as someone who is not afraid to take risks, following the thunder rolls and keeping the rhythm of the road.
The chorus emphasizes the woman's free-spirited nature, as she is described as becoming crazy if she cannot go wherever she pleases. The following lines explain that although she is always on the move, she still looks good wherever she goes. The second verse further describes the woman as someone who is strong and tall, and who has been in the same position before and won't give up. She is compared to the wind, which is powerful, and is never truly predictable. The last lines of the song suggest that she is a mystery to those around her, and she has no set destination, leaving everyone guessing.
Line by Line Meaning
She ain't waiting 'til she gets older
She's not going to wait until she's old to start living her life.
Her feet are making tracks in the winter snows
She's moving forward in life, even when the conditions are tough.
She got a rainbow that touches her shoulder
She's full of optimism and hope.
She be headed where the thunder rolls
She's unafraid of taking on the challenges that come with following her dreams.
She got that rhythm
She has a natural, unstoppable energy that propels her forward.
Got that rhythm, of the road
Her rhythm is a reflection of her desire for freedom and adventure, which she fulfills by traveling.
She get crazy
She becomes restless and discontent when she can't keep moving forward.
Woman get crazy if she can't go
Women in general have a deep-seated need for mobility.
Ah, but ah, she just lookin' good
She's beautiful, confident, and self-aware, despite her restlessness and desire for adventure.
She comes like the secret wind
Her arrival and departure are unpredictable and mysterious, yet she leaves an impression on those she meets.
She's as strong as the mountains, walks tall as a tree
She exudes strength and resilience, and stands firm in the face of adversity.
She been there before, she'll never give in
She's experienced many hardships and has learned to persevere, so she won't back down easily.
She'll be gone tomorrow like the silent breeze
She's not tied down to any one place or person, and is always ready to move on when the time comes.
You know how sometimes, you got to run
Sometimes in life, you have to make a break for it and escape from your problems.
You're running blind, but you jump the gun
Even if you don't have all the information or resources you need, sometimes you have to take a leap of faith and believe that everything will work out.
The question is not, does love exist? But, when she leaves, where she goes?
The artist is holding onto the memory of the woman, wondering where she's gone and if he'll ever see her again.
I got a feeling she don't know either
The woman is also living in the moment and making decisions based on what feels right, without knowing for sure where her path will lead her.
Wait like the wind, watch where she blows
The singer is resigned to letting the woman go, and knows that he can't control her or predict her movements.
Aw, oh, oh, got that rhythm
The singer is captivated by the woman's energy and spirit.
That sweet rhythm, of the road
The woman's rhythm is like music to the artist's ears, and embodies the freedom and adventure of life on the open road.
Oh, oh, oh she get crazy
The woman becomes restless and unhappy when she's stuck in one place for too long.
Oh, oh a looking good
Despite her restlessness, the woman remains confident, beautiful, and self-assured.
Ah yes
The singer is enchanted and captivated by the woman's energy and spirit, and knows that he'll never forget her.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, David Roth, Michael Anthony
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