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.
They thought it was all over
But it's only just begun
The cup of eastern promise
In the land of the rising sun
Seemed a million miles away
And one thing's for sure
The talk begins of 66
'Cause we haven't found the cure
Send an S.O.S
A country's in need
Sven's the man, he's got a plan
We've found that super Swede
A nation reunited
And England comes alive
Golden Balls is captain
And Heskey makes it five
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
Red, white and blue, the colors
The whole world in our hands
The time has come to kick it
Can we kick it? Yes we can
Sven's army marching forward
Hear three lions roar
We're England forever, now altogether
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
"Over the wall, and into the net, David Beckham has done it"
"What do you think of the song Motty?"
"Oh fantastic son"
"Is it gonna be a hit?"
"Yes it is"
Japan, Korea, here come England
It's Neville to Cambell
Cambell to Rio
Rio to Scholesy
Scholesy Gerrard
Gerrard to Beckham
Beckham to Heskey
Heskey to Owen
To Nodd
5-1
It's Neville to Cambell
Cambell to Rio
Rio to Scolsey
Scolsey Gerrard
Gerrard to Beckham
Beckham to Heskey
Heskey to Owen
To Nodd
5-1
It's Neville to Cambell
Cambell to Rio
Rio to Scolsey
Scolsey Gerrard
Gerrard to Beckham
Beckham to Heskey
Heskey to Owen
To Nodd
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
Can I 'ave me ball back please?
But it's only just begun
The cup of eastern promise
In the land of the rising sun
Seemed a million miles away
And one thing's for sure
The talk begins of 66
'Cause we haven't found the cure
Send an S.O.S
A country's in need
Sven's the man, he's got a plan
We've found that super Swede
A nation reunited
And England comes alive
Golden Balls is captain
And Heskey makes it five
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
Red, white and blue, the colors
The whole world in our hands
The time has come to kick it
Can we kick it? Yes we can
Sven's army marching forward
Hear three lions roar
We're England forever, now altogether
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
"Over the wall, and into the net, David Beckham has done it"
"What do you think of the song Motty?"
"Oh fantastic son"
"Is it gonna be a hit?"
"Yes it is"
Japan, Korea, here come England
It's Neville to Cambell
Cambell to Rio
Rio to Scholesy
Scholesy Gerrard
Gerrard to Beckham
Beckham to Heskey
Heskey to Owen
To Nodd
5-1
It's Neville to Cambell
Cambell to Rio
Rio to Scolsey
Scolsey Gerrard
Gerrard to Beckham
Beckham to Heskey
Heskey to Owen
To Nodd
5-1
It's Neville to Cambell
Cambell to Rio
Rio to Scolsey
Scolsey Gerrard
Gerrard to Beckham
Beckham to Heskey
Heskey to Owen
To Nodd
We're on the ball
We're on the ball
Can I 'ave me ball back please?
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