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.
I'm taking a ride to the liquor store
I'm looking for a beer and a little bit more
I'm gonna spend all the money she had
On a nude girl in a dirty old magazine
50 cents cheaper than the real thing
Even though it may be a little bit disgusting
Can't call a bitch and it ain't got no drama
It's called a new sensation
Called 'The Right Hand-A-Rama'
I don't know why, I don't know why
It sure feels good most every time
I don't know why, I don't know why
It sure feels good most every time
Alright
Pamela and her five sisters
Are giving me a bad case of nasty blisters
A third degree burn going straight to my head
I guess my pipes are a little bit rusted
Close encounters of the strangest kind
I got the heebee jeebes for the hundredth time
It didn't work out the way it was planned
All I got now is a beer in my hand
I don't know why, I don't know why
It sure feels good most every time
I don't know why, I don't know why
It sure feels good most every time
I'll tell you why
Alright
I'm looking for a beer and a little bit more
I'm gonna spend all the money she had
On a nude girl in a dirty old magazine
50 cents cheaper than the real thing
Even though it may be a little bit disgusting
Can't call a bitch and it ain't got no drama
It's called a new sensation
Called 'The Right Hand-A-Rama'
I don't know why, I don't know why
It sure feels good most every time
I don't know why, I don't know why
It sure feels good most every time
Alright
Pamela and her five sisters
Are giving me a bad case of nasty blisters
A third degree burn going straight to my head
I guess my pipes are a little bit rusted
Close encounters of the strangest kind
I got the heebee jeebes for the hundredth time
It didn't work out the way it was planned
All I got now is a beer in my hand
I don't know why, I don't know why
It sure feels good most every time
I don't know why, I don't know why
It sure feels good most every time
I'll tell you why
Alright
Lyrics submitted by i_am_spartacus
Right Hand-A-Rama Lyrics as written by Frank E. Billie Joe Armstrong
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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