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.
Singing is easy if you can remember the tune
It can be something to do on a bright afternoon
Singing in sunshine, sweet melody
I'm singing for you and I hope that you're singing for me
Just try to remember
Words go together
Songs last forever
Nothing can
For you
You can be happy when everyone's singing your song
And think of the cash you can make when they all sing along
It doesn't matter if all of your songs sound the same
Cause people are happy to hear them over and over and over again
Just try to remember
Words go together
Songs last forever
Nothing can be together
For you
Singing a song
Walking along
I'm singing for you
I hope that you sing for me too
It can be something to do on a bright afternoon
Singing in sunshine, sweet melody
I'm singing for you and I hope that you're singing for me
Just try to remember
Words go together
Songs last forever
Nothing can
For you
You can be happy when everyone's singing your song
And think of the cash you can make when they all sing along
It doesn't matter if all of your songs sound the same
Cause people are happy to hear them over and over and over again
Just try to remember
Words go together
Songs last forever
Nothing can be together
For you
Singing a song
Walking along
I'm singing for you
I hope that you sing for me too
Lyrics submitted by Cranberried
Glockenpop Lyrics as written by Janet English Damian Whitty
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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i reckon the first verse is about people happily singing because its fun, and the 2nd verse is about crappy pop stars. its all about the music man