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.
All Hit Radio!
Alright, you're listening to All Hit Radio
And it's 53 degrees at 30 minutes past the hour
And right now on our all request line
I've got Mike Ledgerwood on the phone
Hey, babe, what would you like to hear?
We've been observing your Earth
Hey babe, I'm sorry, I can't hear you too well
You're gonna have to speak a little closer into the phone
Okay, babe? What would you like to hear again?
We are observing your Earth
Hey Mike, I'm sorry babe, but that's not on our playlist
And by the way, you sound great over the phone
Anyway, if you'd give us your request
We'll be glad to play it for ya, babe
So let's hear it!
We are observing your Earth
Uh, listen Mike, I'm sorry babe but we can't
And we'd like to make
I'm sorry Mike, we there's
A contact (uh)
With you, baby
In your mind you have capacities, you know
To telepath messages through the vast unknown
Please close your eyes and concentrate
With every thought you think
Upon the recitation we're about to sing
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
You've been observing our Earth
And we'd like to make
A contact with you
We are your friends
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, ultra emissaries
We've been observing your Earth
And one night we'll make
A contact with you
We are your friends
Calling occupants of interplanetary, quite extraordinary craft
And please come in peace, we beseech you
Only our love we will teach them
Our Earth may never survive
So do come, we beg you
Please, interstellar policeman
Oh won't you give us a sign
Give us a sign
That we've reached you
Oh
With your mind you have ability to form
And transmit thought energy far beyond the norm
You close your eyes, you concentrate
Together, that's the way
To send the message we declare World Contact Day
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
Ah ah ah ahh
Ah ah ah ahh
Ah ah ah ahh
Calling occupants
Calling occupants
Calling occupants of interplanetary, anti-adversary craft
Alright, you're listening to All Hit Radio
And it's 53 degrees at 30 minutes past the hour
And right now on our all request line
I've got Mike Ledgerwood on the phone
Hey, babe, what would you like to hear?
We've been observing your Earth
Hey babe, I'm sorry, I can't hear you too well
You're gonna have to speak a little closer into the phone
Okay, babe? What would you like to hear again?
We are observing your Earth
Hey Mike, I'm sorry babe, but that's not on our playlist
And by the way, you sound great over the phone
Anyway, if you'd give us your request
We'll be glad to play it for ya, babe
So let's hear it!
We are observing your Earth
Uh, listen Mike, I'm sorry babe but we can't
And we'd like to make
I'm sorry Mike, we there's
A contact (uh)
With you, baby
In your mind you have capacities, you know
To telepath messages through the vast unknown
Please close your eyes and concentrate
With every thought you think
Upon the recitation we're about to sing
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
You've been observing our Earth
And we'd like to make
A contact with you
We are your friends
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, ultra emissaries
We've been observing your Earth
And one night we'll make
A contact with you
We are your friends
Calling occupants of interplanetary, quite extraordinary craft
And please come in peace, we beseech you
Only our love we will teach them
Our Earth may never survive
So do come, we beg you
Please, interstellar policeman
Oh won't you give us a sign
Give us a sign
That we've reached you
Oh
With your mind you have ability to form
And transmit thought energy far beyond the norm
You close your eyes, you concentrate
Together, that's the way
To send the message we declare World Contact Day
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
Ah ah ah ahh
Ah ah ah ahh
Ah ah ah ahh
Calling occupants
Calling occupants
Calling occupants of interplanetary, anti-adversary craft
Lyrics submitted by SouthendDave
Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft Lyrics as written by Terry Draper John Woloschuk
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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