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.
There were beverages laid out for the party
There were candy and spices and tricolored pastas
The meat carved was drawn from succulent juices
Served on platters of the purest gold
I was calm when we arrived at the party
I spoke with fervor, embracing the evening
My wife leaned over and she whispered 'I love you'
I held her close - we danced
We had the best time at your party
The wife and I thank you very much
We had the best time at your party
The wife and I thank you very much
Creampuffs and bourbon and the music was louder
My wife was competing in a game of chance
The party raged and the guests were screaming
I could have danced all night
We had the best time at your party
The wife and I thank you very much
We had the best time at your party
The wife and I thank you very much
Later on when we were under the covers
I closed my eyes, then I drifted to sleep
I dreamt about me maybe throwing a party
And just how great that would be
And we said
We had the best time at your party
The wife and I thank you very much
We had the best time at your party
The wife and I thank you very much
There were candy and spices and tricolored pastas
The meat carved was drawn from succulent juices
Served on platters of the purest gold
I was calm when we arrived at the party
I spoke with fervor, embracing the evening
My wife leaned over and she whispered 'I love you'
I held her close - we danced
We had the best time at your party
The wife and I thank you very much
We had the best time at your party
The wife and I thank you very much
Creampuffs and bourbon and the music was louder
My wife was competing in a game of chance
The party raged and the guests were screaming
I could have danced all night
We had the best time at your party
The wife and I thank you very much
We had the best time at your party
The wife and I thank you very much
Later on when we were under the covers
I closed my eyes, then I drifted to sleep
I dreamt about me maybe throwing a party
And just how great that would be
And we said
We had the best time at your party
The wife and I thank you very much
We had the best time at your party
The wife and I thank you very much
Lyrics submitted by DylanGallagher
Your Party Lyrics as written by Michael Melchiondo Aaron Freeman
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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maybe this song is just a thank you, dummies.
I think everyone is overlooking it...its simply trying to put a situation or image lyrically with an appropriate song style...they are obviously doing a parody of adult contemporary music but now they are the adults going to what seemed to me like 'wine and cheese' type of partys...if they had to write an adult contemporary song what would it be about to fit the mood....a classy adult party with 'tri colored pastas...served on platters of the purest gold'....not sure where swingers tie in you dirty people
I think Stallion pretty well nailed it. This song is funny as hell with the smooth saxaphone going on like terrible background music. "I spoke with fervor, embracing the evening." "The wife." F-ing brilliant. Well done, Ween.
This song is absolutely hilarious. Basically, this is poking fun at a normal boring marriage where the party described is the most exciting thing in these people's lives.
Later on when we were under the covers, I closed my eyes, then I drifted to sleep. I dreamt about me, maybe throwing a party, and just how great that would be.
lol i love that verse
Guys, this song is obviously about tricolored pastas.
Agree with Stallion ... but could it be a sarcastic comment on Gene and Dean's own lives? After all, they have stopped partying (I think) and are like these domesticated guys when they are not on tour. Maybe. Maybe not.
i got a swinger vibe...
good lord, why project cynicism into the song? I read a guy's thoughts about attending a party, which he specifically enjoyed a number of aspects of, and he loves his wife. Oh, an he also wanted to tell the host appreciated it and might like to have one himself.
This song wasn't written specifically written about something, it's just kind of an homage to really cheezy 80's stuff that's all suave and stuff