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.
"Hello, welcome to the party"
"Hi, I've never met you before."
"I know."
Just 2 guys and we're having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
Just 2 guys and we're having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
We'll burn the roof off
This party's going off
You think that we're soft?
You get tossed
Guy Number One
I love to dance
My fancy feet moves putting you in a TRANCE
It's a friend thing,
Friends are everytwhere!
In the kitchen, the den
Hanging out on the stairs!
Spinach dip
Real hot chicks
Spike the punch and take a sip
Guy Number Two
Come to chill with you
P-A-R-T-WHY ?
Cause we got to!
I like playing games in the pool
Who invited Steve? That dude's a cunt!
Just 2 guys who are having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
Just 2 guys who are having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
Now everyone in the house say Guy Number One
("Guy Number One!")
Now everyone in the house say Guy Number Two
("Guy Number Two!")
Dude, quit tripping
You're ruining my high
My loaded gun makes you reach for the sky
There's a knock at the door
Who could that be?
Why won't the cops let our party be?
How would you like to be.. shot?
Me and my friend.. smoke pot
No jocks No jerks
Just fun with girls
Having fun Guy One?
"The most fun in the world!"
We're just 2 guys who are having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
We're just 2 guys who are having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
We're just 2 guys who are having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
Just 2 guys who are having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
Party over here
Party over here
Party over here
PARTY OVER HERE
"Hi, I've never met you before."
"I know."
Just 2 guys and we're having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
Just 2 guys and we're having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
We'll burn the roof off
This party's going off
You think that we're soft?
You get tossed
Guy Number One
I love to dance
My fancy feet moves putting you in a TRANCE
It's a friend thing,
Friends are everytwhere!
In the kitchen, the den
Hanging out on the stairs!
Spinach dip
Real hot chicks
Spike the punch and take a sip
Guy Number Two
Come to chill with you
P-A-R-T-WHY ?
Cause we got to!
I like playing games in the pool
Who invited Steve? That dude's a cunt!
Just 2 guys who are having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
Just 2 guys who are having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
Now everyone in the house say Guy Number One
("Guy Number One!")
Now everyone in the house say Guy Number Two
("Guy Number Two!")
Dude, quit tripping
You're ruining my high
My loaded gun makes you reach for the sky
There's a knock at the door
Who could that be?
Why won't the cops let our party be?
How would you like to be.. shot?
Me and my friend.. smoke pot
No jocks No jerks
Just fun with girls
Having fun Guy One?
"The most fun in the world!"
We're just 2 guys who are having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
We're just 2 guys who are having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
We're just 2 guys who are having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
Just 2 guys who are having a good time
(Having a good time, having a good time)
Party over here
Party over here
Party over here
PARTY OVER HERE
Lyrics submitted by thisparapet
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