The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
You may now apply (you may now apply)
Your 3D glasses (your 3D glasses)
As we proceed, prepare for proceed
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2000, 2000 (2000 flow)
Bass note, treble, stereo control, how low you go
Give 'em just enough to make your juices flow
Press play, don't stop, rotate, too hot
You feel I'm real
I'm everything you need, so tell me what's the deal
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
3D (we are now in 3D)
3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby
Release two or three
Can I reach? Can I can go 'til I hit my peak?
Compact steel o, chi-co, d-lo, high post lady
Shorty really want to be there for me
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
We're now prepared to take you to the next level (yeah)
2000 watts (2000) 8 ohms (alright now)
200 volts (are you ready?)
Voltage high
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000, 2000 (2000 flow)
3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby
Release two or three
Can I reach? Can I can go 'til I hit my peak?
Compact steel o, chi-co, d-lo, high post lady
Shorty really want to be there for me
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
Dance (what?)
Don't you overload, baby (what?)
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Your 3D glasses (your 3D glasses)
As we proceed, prepare for proceed
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000, 2000 (2000 flow)
Bass note, treble, stereo control, how low you go
Give 'em just enough to make your juices flow
Press play, don't stop, rotate, too hot
You feel I'm real
I'm everything you need, so tell me what's the deal
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
3D (we are now in 3D)
3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby
Release two or three
Can I reach? Can I can go 'til I hit my peak?
Compact steel o, chi-co, d-lo, high post lady
Shorty really want to be there for me
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
We're now prepared to take you to the next level (yeah)
2000 watts (2000) 8 ohms (alright now)
200 volts (are you ready?)
Voltage high
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000, 2000 (2000 flow)
3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby
Release two or three
Can I reach? Can I can go 'til I hit my peak?
Compact steel o, chi-co, d-lo, high post lady
Shorty really want to be there for me
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
Dance (what?)
Don't you overload, baby (what?)
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