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.
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
If you want to be a Hulkamaniac
I can sure tell you how to stay on track
You gotta train, say your prayers, eat your vitamins too
These are all the things that Maniacs do
Positive thoughts and positive deeds
These are the things that'll make you succeed
Always be good to your family and friends
'cause they're the only ones that'll be there in the end
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
If you're looking for something cool to do
Just pick good friends to be with you
Always watch out where you are at
You may be judged where you hang your hat
Can you feel the music, can you feel the beat
You don't need drugs to move your feet
When the dealer tries to push on you
Just tell him what you're gonna do
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
Try to do good each and every day
Don't give up nothin' bad to say
Always go swimming with a buddy
Work real hard and always study
If you want to be real, real cool
Don't be so stupid and play the fool
Get your education each and every day
These are all the things that the Maniacs say
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
Have fun with my family and friends
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
If you want to be a Hulkamaniac
I can sure tell you how to stay on track
You gotta train, say your prayers, eat your vitamins too
These are all the things that Maniacs do
Positive thoughts and positive deeds
These are the things that'll make you succeed
Always be good to your family and friends
'cause they're the only ones that'll be there in the end
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
If you're looking for something cool to do
Just pick good friends to be with you
Always watch out where you are at
You may be judged where you hang your hat
Can you feel the music, can you feel the beat
You don't need drugs to move your feet
When the dealer tries to push on you
Just tell him what you're gonna do
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
Try to do good each and every day
Don't give up nothin' bad to say
Always go swimming with a buddy
Work real hard and always study
If you want to be real, real cool
Don't be so stupid and play the fool
Get your education each and every day
These are all the things that the Maniacs say
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
I want to be a Hulkamaniac
Have fun with my family and friends
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