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.
Ya'll ready for this?
Get down with the style
House on the ground
Freeze when I squeeze
Drop to your knees
Who wants to play?
I'm in here to stay
Ready to take you around the way
So get ready for this
Mind your own biz
'Cause I invented the microphone biz
No need to sit, cause we're 2 Unlimited
Ready, ready, ready for this
Feel the base, you just get closer
Be impressed by the words I chose of
Once again kickin' it live
Doin' everything yo just to survive
A wall to wall, I think I stand
Being on stage with a mic in my hand
Bustin' it live to the crowd
The age is 20, I'm from the south
Be a part
Break my heart
Get ready for this
Mind your own biz
People in the front
Show me what you want
And I won't give it in
Get ready for this
We're 2 Unlimited
So people won't you sit?
Movin' up and down
Dancin' on the ground
Feelin' kinda free, security
House is the style that moves you from the ground
House on the ground, bass in your face
Racin' the place, no time to waste
Feelin' hypnotised
I can see it in your eyes
Feelin' kinda better
Put on your sweater
Feelin' like a white
I think it doesn't matter
Super, dope, def, and even outrageous
If I was an animal, they'd've kept me in cages
So get ready for this
Ya'll ready for this?
Be a part
Break my heart
Get ready for this
Mind your own biz
People in the front
Show me what you want
And I won't give it in
Get ready for this
We're 2 Unlimited
So people won't you sit?
Movin' up and down
Dancin' on the ground
Feelin' kinda free, security
House is the style that moves you from the ground
Get down with the style
House on the ground
Freeze when I squeeze
Drop to your knees
Who wants to play?
I'm in here to stay
Ready to take you around the way
So get ready for this
Mind your own biz
'Cause I invented the microphone biz
No need to sit, cause we're 2 Unlimited
Ready, ready, ready for this
Feel the base, you just get closer
Be impressed by the words I chose of
Once again kickin' it live
Doin' everything yo just to survive
A wall to wall, I think I stand
Being on stage with a mic in my hand
Bustin' it live to the crowd
The age is 20, I'm from the south
Be a part
Break my heart
Get ready for this
Mind your own biz
People in the front
Show me what you want
And I won't give it in
Get ready for this
We're 2 Unlimited
So people won't you sit?
Movin' up and down
Dancin' on the ground
Feelin' kinda free, security
House is the style that moves you from the ground
House on the ground, bass in your face
Racin' the place, no time to waste
Feelin' hypnotised
I can see it in your eyes
Feelin' kinda better
Put on your sweater
Feelin' like a white
I think it doesn't matter
Super, dope, def, and even outrageous
If I was an animal, they'd've kept me in cages
So get ready for this
Ya'll ready for this?
Be a part
Break my heart
Get ready for this
Mind your own biz
People in the front
Show me what you want
And I won't give it in
Get ready for this
We're 2 Unlimited
So people won't you sit?
Movin' up and down
Dancin' on the ground
Feelin' kinda free, security
House is the style that moves you from the ground
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