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.
It's gettin' so late now, I'm headin' for the city
I've got a date and she's so pretty
Jump in my car and no hitchin' for a ride
Gonna hit that high speed all the time
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
She's got chrome wire wheels, bucket seats made of leather
She's as tough as steel and light as a feather
If you feel the power as you touch the pedal
She's as hot as hell, she's real heavy metal
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
She's got plenty of power, she feels real good
Well, put together for the neighborhood
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Ah, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready?
Hit the road, Jack
I've got a date and she's so pretty
Jump in my car and no hitchin' for a ride
Gonna hit that high speed all the time
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
She's got chrome wire wheels, bucket seats made of leather
She's as tough as steel and light as a feather
If you feel the power as you touch the pedal
She's as hot as hell, she's real heavy metal
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
She's got plenty of power, she feels real good
Well, put together for the neighborhood
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Ah, ha, ha
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Are you ready?
Hit the road, Jack
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Ready to Burn Lyrics as written by Fernando Von Arb Chris Von Rohr
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