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.
Hey commander
It's your cadet
I'm only a rookie
And you're a vet
I've got this ship
It's kinda like my car
Hey commander
New to the game
It's called survival
What's my name
For this mission
behind bars
Don't you know
It's getting kinda strange
Mars needs woman
Can that be arranged?
You best buckle up
Before you hit the roof
Mars needs woman
Needs woman too
Climb aboard with the speed of light
See the stars Before it gets night
Hang on tight
The earth's gonna move
Hey commander
It's your cadet
I'm only trying
But not quiet yet
I've got this cause
It kinda seems so far
Don't you know
It's getting kinda strange
Mars needs woman
Can that be arranged?
You best buckle up
Before you hit the roof
Mars needs woman
Needs woman too
(2x)
It's floating
It's your cadet
I'm only a rookie
And you're a vet
I've got this ship
It's kinda like my car
Hey commander
New to the game
It's called survival
What's my name
For this mission
behind bars
Don't you know
It's getting kinda strange
Mars needs woman
Can that be arranged?
You best buckle up
Before you hit the roof
Mars needs woman
Needs woman too
Climb aboard with the speed of light
See the stars Before it gets night
Hang on tight
The earth's gonna move
Hey commander
It's your cadet
I'm only trying
But not quiet yet
I've got this cause
It kinda seems so far
Don't you know
It's getting kinda strange
Mars needs woman
Can that be arranged?
You best buckle up
Before you hit the roof
Mars needs woman
Needs woman too
(2x)
It's floating
Lyrics submitted by clericmarshall
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