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.
Rhythm gives you feeling
Like nothin' else quite can
And the music fills the heart and soul
With the faith of love and man
Bringing out the beauty of an undiscovered land
The music is golden
And you can always choose your brand
I've traveled 'cross the country
And bands, I've seen a few
I've seen my share of rock and roll
And a bluegrass tune or two
From Chicago to St. Louis
I've heard and felt the Blues
Well it might have you cryin'
But it might just get you through
People all together
Reaching for the sky
Brothers and sisters
We're all tryin' to get that high
Stompin' on the backbeat
Everyone feelin' fine
Movin' to the rhythm
And we're all
Keepin' time
Well now just the other day
I stopped to hear the songbird sing
I never realized the joy
That little bird could bring
While all you people dance around
From the peasants to the king
The magic's in the music
Oh, let the music ring
People all together
Reaching for the sky
Brothers and sisters
We're all tryin' to get that high
Stompin' on the backbeat
Everyone feelin' fine
Movin' to the rhythm
And we're all
Keepin' time
People all together
Reaching for the sky
Brothers and sisters
We're all tryin' to get that high
Stompin' on the backbeat
Everyone feelin' fine
Movin' to the rhythm
And we're all
Smokin' kind
Rhythm gives you feeling
Like nothin' else quite can
And the music fills the heart and soul
With faith of love and man
Bringing out the beauty of an undiscovered land
The music is smokin'
And you can always choose your brand
People all together
Reaching for the sky
Brothers and sisters
We're all tryin' to get that high
Stompin' on the backbeat
Everyone feelin' fine
Movin' to the rhythm
And we're all
Keepin' time
Like nothin' else quite can
And the music fills the heart and soul
With the faith of love and man
Bringing out the beauty of an undiscovered land
The music is golden
And you can always choose your brand
I've traveled 'cross the country
And bands, I've seen a few
I've seen my share of rock and roll
And a bluegrass tune or two
From Chicago to St. Louis
I've heard and felt the Blues
Well it might have you cryin'
But it might just get you through
People all together
Reaching for the sky
Brothers and sisters
We're all tryin' to get that high
Stompin' on the backbeat
Everyone feelin' fine
Movin' to the rhythm
And we're all
Keepin' time
Well now just the other day
I stopped to hear the songbird sing
I never realized the joy
That little bird could bring
While all you people dance around
From the peasants to the king
The magic's in the music
Oh, let the music ring
People all together
Reaching for the sky
Brothers and sisters
We're all tryin' to get that high
Stompin' on the backbeat
Everyone feelin' fine
Movin' to the rhythm
And we're all
Keepin' time
People all together
Reaching for the sky
Brothers and sisters
We're all tryin' to get that high
Stompin' on the backbeat
Everyone feelin' fine
Movin' to the rhythm
And we're all
Smokin' kind
Rhythm gives you feeling
Like nothin' else quite can
And the music fills the heart and soul
With faith of love and man
Bringing out the beauty of an undiscovered land
The music is smokin'
And you can always choose your brand
People all together
Reaching for the sky
Brothers and sisters
We're all tryin' to get that high
Stompin' on the backbeat
Everyone feelin' fine
Movin' to the rhythm
And we're all
Keepin' time
Lyrics submitted by ekoostiklilly
Keepin' Time Lyrics as written by David Katz
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, CROSS TRACK MUSIC
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This is an awesome song~its so great live. Its clearly about a bunch of people coming together to have a great time and jamming to great music (which is what Hookah shows are all about) . If your still a Hookah virgin I highly recommend checking out one of there concerts if they ever stop by somewhere near you. They are an excellent band~one of my faves.
Agreed, I was a "hookah virgin" until last year when i went with some friends, and yes it was awesome. Highly reccomend checking one out especially if you live in ohio and can go to hookahville!
Two truths. Hookah is amazing, and this song captures well the feeling of going to see them live.