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.
The partyman never stays in
He's got to get out and sin
He looks at every girl
And he sits in every bar
Seeking something that'll take him far
The partyman never stays in
His conscience is running after him
No time to think
No time for him to get bored
He's got a drink
And he's locked every secret door
The partyman never talks about his dreams
The partyman might not be what he seems
He wants to wake up in a world beyond
And in the meantime he parties on
Yeah!
He seems to be trapped in a never-ending spell
He seems to be on his way to hell
He wants to wake up in a world beyond
And in the meantime he parties on
Party on!
He's got to get out and sin
He looks at every girl
And he sits in every bar
Seeking something that'll take him far
The partyman never stays in
His conscience is running after him
No time to think
No time for him to get bored
He's got a drink
And he's locked every secret door
The partyman never talks about his dreams
The partyman might not be what he seems
He wants to wake up in a world beyond
And in the meantime he parties on
Yeah!
He seems to be trapped in a never-ending spell
He seems to be on his way to hell
He wants to wake up in a world beyond
And in the meantime he parties on
Party on!
Lyrics submitted by Delirium
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