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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Halen
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)
Top Of The World
Van Halen Lyrics
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I know you believe in me, that's all I ever need
No, no, nothin's gonna stop it
Nothin' will discourage me, oh, no
Hey baby, uh, it's the only way out
Oh, little darlin'
Now come on, what's it all about?
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world
Gonna give it all we got
Oh, I know you wanna touch
I got to have a little taste
I don't wanna sink my teeth in that fine piece of real estate, yeah
Hey baby, woo! make it nice 'n sweet, oh
Oh, little darlin'
Let's take a walk down easy street
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world
Let's give it all we got
Baby got a feelin', I wanna touch it now
See the whole wide world turn upside-down
Hey baby, woo! Someday we'll be
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world
'Til we got stung
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world gonna give it all we got
Standin' on top, hey baby
Standin' on top, hey darlin', woo!
Standin' on top, standin' on top
Standin' on top
"Top of the World" by Van Halen is a song about a love that is so unwavering that nothing can stop it. The lyrics paint a picture of a couple that is confident in their love, believing that they can conquer anything as long as they are together. The line ‘Standin' on top of the world for a little while’ conveys the idea that they have reached a moment of pure bliss, one where they feel invincible.
In the lyrics, there are several references to the couple’s intimate relationship. They suggest that the couple is willing to take their time and enjoy each other’s company, savoring every moment. The line ‘I don't wanna sink my teeth in that fine piece of real estate’ shows that they hold each other in high regard and value each other.
Overall, "Top of the World" is a mid-tempo, upbeat rock song that celebrates the power of love and the heights it can take us to. It is a perfect song for anyone who has found true love and feels on top of the world because of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, baby, woo
Starting off by addressing the listener with affection
I know you believe in me, that's all I ever need
Acknowledging the trust the listener puts in the singer, which is all he needs to keep going
No, no, nothin's gonna stop it
Nothing can hinder or deter the singer's determination to succeed
Nothin' will discourage me, oh, no
The artist won't let anything dampen his spirits or lower his morale
Hey baby, uh, it's the only way out
The artist is convinced that success is the only way out of his current situation
Oh, little darlin'
Another term of endearment for the listener
Now come on, what's it all about?
Asking the listener to join the singer in his pursuit and encouraging them to understand the importance of it
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
The artist is enjoying his success, but is aware it may not last forever
Gonna give it all we got
The artist is fully committed to giving his all to keep his success going
Oh, I know you wanna touch
The listener is also feeling a sense of accomplishment and wants to be part of this success
I got to have a little taste
The singer wants to experience the high of success again and again
I don't wanna sink my teeth in that fine piece of real estate, yeah
Metaphorically referring to the success as a valuable asset that he doesn't want to lose
Hey baby, woo! make it nice 'n sweet, oh
Asking the listener to help maintain the sweet taste of success
Let's take a walk down easy street
The singer wants to enjoy the fruits of his success without any difficulties
Baby got a feelin', I wanna touch it now
Reiterating the listener's desire for success and wanting to bask in it
See the whole wide world turn upside-down
The success has caused a major shift or change in their world and they are reveling in it
Hey baby, woo! Someday we'll be
Looking forward to even greater success in the future
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Celebrating the fleeting nature of success and cherishing the moment
Standin' on top of the world 'Til we got stung
Acknowledging that success may come with consequences or downsides
Standin' on top of the world gonna give it all we got
Reaffirming the artist's commitment to working hard and maximizing their success
Standin' on top, hey baby
Continuing to draw attention to their achievement and enjoying the moment
Standin' on top, hey darlin', woo!
Inviting the listener to join the artist in reveling in the success
Standin' on top, standin' on top
Emphasizing their position of success and how they feel on top of the world
Standin' on top
Final affirmation of their position of power, success, and confidence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony
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LYRICS
Hey, baby. Woo!
I know you believe in me
That's all I ever need. Uh-huh
No no, nothin's gonna stop it
Nothin' will discourage me. Oh, no
Hey baby, uh-it's the only way out
Oh, little darlin', now come on
What's it all about?
Standin' on top of the world
For a little while
Standin' on top of the world
Gonna give it all we got
Oh, I know you wanna touch
I got to have a little taste
I just wanna sink my teeth in that
Fine piece o' real estate. Yeah
Hey baby, woo! Make it nice 'n sweet. Ooh!
Oh, little darlin'
Let's take a walk down Easy Street
Standin' on top of the world
For a little while
Standin' on top of the world
Let's give it all we got
(Ooo-ooo-ooo) Baby, got a feelin'
(Ooo-ooo) Oh, I wanna touch it now
(Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo) See the whole wide world turn upside-down
(Ooo-ooo-ooo) Baby, got a feelin'
(Ooo-ooo) Oh, I wanna touch it now
(Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo) See the whole wide world turn upside-down
(Guitar Solo)
Hey baby, woo!
Someday, we'll be standin' on top of the world
For a little while
Standin' on top of the world
'Til we got stung
Standin' on top of the world
For a little while
Standin' on top of the world
Gonna give it all we got
(Standin' on top) Hey baby
(Standin' on top) Hey darlin'. Woo!
Standin' on top
Standin' on top
Standin' on top
Junaedi Badjinuddin
Hey, baby, woo
I know you believe in me, that's all I ever need
No no, nothin's gonna stop it
Nothin' will discourage me, oh, no
Hey baby, uh, it's the only way out
Oh, little darlin'
Now come on, what's it all about?
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world
Gonna give it all we got
Oh, I know you wanna touch
I got to have a little taste
I don't wanna sink my teeth in that fine piece of real estate, yeah
Hey baby, woo! make it nice 'n sweet, oh
Oh, little darlin'
Let's take a walk down easy street
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world
Let's give it all we got
Baby, got a feelin', I wanna touch it now
See the whole wide world turn upside-down
Hey baby, woo
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world
Till we got stung
Standin' on top of the world for a little while
Standin' on top of the world gonna give it all we got
Standin' on top, hey baby
Standin' on top, hey darlin', woo
Standin' on top, standin' on top
mrpmac
Such an uplifting and celebratory song. A gift we will never forget, Eddie. We love you.
Dante Good
U ain’t neva lied, bruv
tinfoilhatter
@Dante Good you-said-it, jackie-chan-chan~!
Peter Casey
Celebratory is right!
I’ve had this song stuck in my head all day and kept thinking of your comment.
midnight 2021
Just saw online that EVH hated this song and didn't want this song on the album but got out voted by his bandmates so this song got put on the record.
Modern Simplicity
AMEN! long live.....
Steve Dail
I just read that Eddie didn’t like this song, even though he wrote it. Then it becomes #1. Shows how how incredibly talented he was. Even his least favorite songs made it big.
Jaydog
Alex Van Halen one of the most underrated drummers
Go-go Akins
Thank you Eddie ! Your songs were the soundtrack to my life & your legacy will never be forgotten by me 🎸🙌
Die_Klassenkampf_Militaria
Such a sad sad day for Rock. The man who single handedly influenced so many guitarists throughout his amazing life...
To lose him leaves a void....
Many tried to be bit no one ever was EVH!
thank you so very much for all of the music. And thank you for influencing me to learn to play guitar!
My prayers go out to wolfy and val!
Rest I peace edward van halen!
You are now standin on top of the world!