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.
You got your invitation
A family dinner, and tonight you will meet
No need for hesitation, sugar
We're gonna love you and it's all we can eat
The steaks ala carte mama makes from the heart
And my pa's such a gourmet for gore
Jammed eyes, bleeding herbs
Banquet dining is worth dying for
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
The secret ingredient screams
You're my main course at the chainsaw buffet
Feed on man-eater's cuisine
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
Mother said that you were a sweet chic
Called up your folks, and they'll join us for brunch
Nice day for a picnic
They'll be delighted, only they are the lunch
The steaks ala carte mama makes from the heart
And my pa's such a gourmet for gore
Jammed eyes, bleeding herbs
Banquet dining is worth dying for
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
The secret ingredient screams
You're my main course at the chainsaw buffet
Feed on man-eater's cuisine
At the chainsaw
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
The secret ingredient screams
You're my main course at the chainsaw buffet
Feed on man-eater's cuisine
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
The secret ingredient screams
You're my main course at the chainsaw buffet
Boiling your blood till it steams
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
The secret ingredient screams
You're my main course at the chainsaw buffet
Feed on man-eater's cuisine
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
A family dinner, and tonight you will meet
No need for hesitation, sugar
We're gonna love you and it's all we can eat
The steaks ala carte mama makes from the heart
And my pa's such a gourmet for gore
Jammed eyes, bleeding herbs
Banquet dining is worth dying for
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
The secret ingredient screams
You're my main course at the chainsaw buffet
Feed on man-eater's cuisine
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
Mother said that you were a sweet chic
Called up your folks, and they'll join us for brunch
Nice day for a picnic
They'll be delighted, only they are the lunch
The steaks ala carte mama makes from the heart
And my pa's such a gourmet for gore
Jammed eyes, bleeding herbs
Banquet dining is worth dying for
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
The secret ingredient screams
You're my main course at the chainsaw buffet
Feed on man-eater's cuisine
At the chainsaw
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
The secret ingredient screams
You're my main course at the chainsaw buffet
Feed on man-eater's cuisine
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
The secret ingredient screams
You're my main course at the chainsaw buffet
Boiling your blood till it steams
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
The secret ingredient screams
You're my main course at the chainsaw buffet
Feed on man-eater's cuisine
At the chainsaw chainsaw buffet
Lyrics submitted by singdongdingdong
The Chainsaw Buffét Lyrics as written by - Miss Awa - Mr Amen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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This is the best song by Lordi, IMO. It simply rocks too much and the overly gore lyrics are just that great. I love Lordi for their music first and for their humor second. I hope they won't run out of horror-related subjects to write songs because i can,t get enough of them!
Long live Lordi and his army of monsters!
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I can remember being at me mates place blairing out of his sound system on full vol. To the point we had all the doors shut at the other end of the house shouting to talk..
FUCKING MISS THEM DAYS!