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've got the new style, uh oh
And I'm walking right down your street
I'm on your speed dial, you know
The one everyone wants to meet
I always tell you how cool you dress
It's cause I'm fashionably socialized
You're smarter, better, no, the best
Just look at me
I'm a leader, I'm a winner, and I'm cleaner
'Cause I'm awesome
I don't need you 'cause I'm neato and I beat you
'Cause I'm awesome
That's right
They say I'm gifted, uh huh
Well I'm a certified prodigy
I'm gonna own you, uh huh
I'm gonna bring you to your knees
I always tell you how smart you are
It's cause my brain is really supersized
You're an academic superstar
Just look at me
I'm a leader, I'm a winner, and I'm cleaner
'Cause I'm awesome
I don't need you 'cause I'm neato and I beat you
'Cause I'm awesome
Here we go
Got a career plan, uh huh
Gonna make lots of money
And bought a self tan, uh huh
Don't I look healthy'
I always tell you how great you smell
It's 'cause I'm naturally deodorized
You're stronger, faster, and can spell
Just look at me
I'm a leader, I'm a winner, and I'm cleaner
'Cause I'm awesome
I don't need you 'cause I'm neato and I beat you
'Cause I'm awesome
I'm a leader, I'm a winner, and I'm cleaner
'Cause I'm awesome
I don't need you 'cause I'm neato and I beat you
'Cause I'm awesome
That's right
Rah rah rah rah, rah rah rah!
Rah rah rah rah, rah rah rah!
Rah rah rah rah, rah rah rah!
I don't need you
'Cause I'm awesome
Uh huh
And I'm walking right down your street
I'm on your speed dial, you know
The one everyone wants to meet
I always tell you how cool you dress
It's cause I'm fashionably socialized
You're smarter, better, no, the best
Just look at me
I'm a leader, I'm a winner, and I'm cleaner
'Cause I'm awesome
I don't need you 'cause I'm neato and I beat you
'Cause I'm awesome
That's right
They say I'm gifted, uh huh
Well I'm a certified prodigy
I'm gonna own you, uh huh
I'm gonna bring you to your knees
I always tell you how smart you are
It's cause my brain is really supersized
You're an academic superstar
Just look at me
I'm a leader, I'm a winner, and I'm cleaner
'Cause I'm awesome
I don't need you 'cause I'm neato and I beat you
'Cause I'm awesome
Here we go
Got a career plan, uh huh
Gonna make lots of money
And bought a self tan, uh huh
Don't I look healthy'
I always tell you how great you smell
It's 'cause I'm naturally deodorized
You're stronger, faster, and can spell
Just look at me
I'm a leader, I'm a winner, and I'm cleaner
'Cause I'm awesome
I don't need you 'cause I'm neato and I beat you
'Cause I'm awesome
I'm a leader, I'm a winner, and I'm cleaner
'Cause I'm awesome
I don't need you 'cause I'm neato and I beat you
'Cause I'm awesome
That's right
Rah rah rah rah, rah rah rah!
Rah rah rah rah, rah rah rah!
Rah rah rah rah, rah rah rah!
I don't need you
'Cause I'm awesome
Uh huh
Lyrics submitted by carbonated boy
Because I'm Awesome Lyrics as written by Luis Cabezas John Fields
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Walt Disney Music Company, Hipgnosis Songs Group
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hahaha, i love this song. i can't help but crack up everytime i hear it.
i love the 'rahrahrahrahrah!' part &when she says, 'it's cause i'm naturally deodorized!'
ahaha i just love it, and i agree with everything 'iheartyoubaby' said. :]