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.
Confidence is a must
Cockiness is a plus
Edginess is a rush
Edges I like 'em rough
A man with a Midas touch
Intoxicate me
I'm a lush
Stop you're making me blush
People are looking at us
I don't think you know (Know)
I'm checking you
So hot, so hot
Wonder if you know
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And yep I notice you
I know it's you
Choose it, you don't wanna lose it
You're my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And when you walk
(When you walk)
And when you talk
(When you talk)
I get the tingle
I wanna mingle
That's what I want
(That's what I want)
Hey listen baby
Turn up the fader
Tryna to make you understand
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Interesting sense of style
Ten million dollar smile
Think I can handle that
Animal in the sack
His eyes see right to my soul
I surrender self-control
Catch me looking again
Falling right into my plan
I don't think you know (Know)
I'm checking you
So hot, so hot
Wonder if you know
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And yep I notice you
I know it's you
Choose it, you don't wanna lose it
You're my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And when you walk
(When you walk)
And when you talk
(When you talk)
I get the tingle
I wanna mingle
That's what I want
(That's what I want)
Hey listen baby
Turn up the fader
Tryna to make you understand
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
I got my eye on you
And I can't let you get away
Hey baby
Whether it's now or later
I've got you
You can't shake me
Cause I got you on my radar
Whether you like it or not
It ain't gonna stop
Cause I got you on my radar
(I got you)
Cause I got you on my radar
I'm checking you
So hot, so hot
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And yep I notice you
I know it's you
Choose it, you don't wanna lose it
You're my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And when you walk
(When you walk)
And when you talk
(When you talk)
I get the tingle
I wanna mingle
That's what I want
(That's what I want)
Hey listen baby
Turn up the fader
Tryna to make you understand
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da, da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
Cockiness is a plus
Edginess is a rush
Edges I like 'em rough
A man with a Midas touch
Intoxicate me
I'm a lush
Stop you're making me blush
People are looking at us
I don't think you know (Know)
I'm checking you
So hot, so hot
Wonder if you know
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And yep I notice you
I know it's you
Choose it, you don't wanna lose it
You're my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And when you walk
(When you walk)
And when you talk
(When you talk)
I get the tingle
I wanna mingle
That's what I want
(That's what I want)
Hey listen baby
Turn up the fader
Tryna to make you understand
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Interesting sense of style
Ten million dollar smile
Think I can handle that
Animal in the sack
His eyes see right to my soul
I surrender self-control
Catch me looking again
Falling right into my plan
I don't think you know (Know)
I'm checking you
So hot, so hot
Wonder if you know
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And yep I notice you
I know it's you
Choose it, you don't wanna lose it
You're my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And when you walk
(When you walk)
And when you talk
(When you talk)
I get the tingle
I wanna mingle
That's what I want
(That's what I want)
Hey listen baby
Turn up the fader
Tryna to make you understand
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
I got my eye on you
And I can't let you get away
Hey baby
Whether it's now or later
I've got you
You can't shake me
Cause I got you on my radar
Whether you like it or not
It ain't gonna stop
Cause I got you on my radar
(I got you)
Cause I got you on my radar
I'm checking you
So hot, so hot
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And yep I notice you
I know it's you
Choose it, you don't wanna lose it
You're my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
And when you walk
(When you walk)
And when you talk
(When you talk)
I get the tingle
I wanna mingle
That's what I want
(That's what I want)
Hey listen baby
Turn up the fader
Tryna to make you understand
You're on my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
(On my radar)
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
On my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Got you on my radar
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da, da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
Lyrics submitted by rust3dxh3art
Radar Lyrics as written by Candice Nelson Bale'wa Muhammad
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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^^^^^^ What relevance does that have to this site, really?
If I went on Green Day's page and posted "THEY ARE SUCH FAGS, OMG!" I would get nailed for posting worthless/spam crap. And this is no different. If you don't have anything to say about the song (good or bad) then SHUT UP.
I don't have a problem with negative comments, but clearly you have not even heard the song, and you are just itching to post negative comments about this artist. Such behavior is not tolerated here. I checked your post history and it isn't bad. Better get your act together, don't make a habit of spamming songs that you have never even heard.....
Anyway I was hoping RADAR would be her next single. Nope her next single is Break the Ice. Hopefully this song will be her fourth single? It's an amazing song.
my favouriteeeee song for blackout, if it makes it or whatever. i love it :]
same! love it, shes back and better than ever xD
Love this song.
Blackout is amazing!
love, love, love the brit. as per usual. does anyone else think the chorus sounds like madonna singing?!
It does sound like madonna! haha This song is so amazing. It's so fun an upbeat.. one of those songs that could get you out of a bad mood.
i love this song also! I BASICALLY LOVE THE WHOLE ALBUM! :) its amazzzzzazzzing :)
go britney!! :P
This one doesnt even need a remix...Da-da-da-da-da-da-dadadadadadada… da da da
i love this song i love drums
how did they get britney so high because my sister played in her car and didn't know it was britney's voice