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.
I love pop music, this is how we do it
It's politics you can romance to
I love pop music, sprinkle sugar through it
Philosophy that you can dance to
The price of oil is at an all time high and rising (yeah)
Global warming threatens life as we know it on this planet (oh ooh)
And leaders have not committed to a plan of action on renewable energy
The food crisis is currently affecting a hundred million people worldwide
I love pop music, this is how we do it
It's politics you can romance to
I love pop music, sprinkle sugar through it
Philosophy that you can dance to
Turn up the radio
And sing along, like you're all alone
Turn up the radio
And sing along, like you're all alone
There are over 6 billion people on this planet
And not enough fresh drinking water (we're in trouble)
Religious intolerance creating geopolitical instability (shine a light)
Politicians battling each other like professional wrestlers (ooh)
Further division is not the answer, division is not the answer
I love pop music, this is how we do it
It's politics you can romance to
I love pop music, sprinkle sugar through it
Philosophy that you can dance to
Turn up the radio
And sing along, like you're all alone
Turn up the radio
And sing along, like you're all alone
Turn up the radio
Greed and fear seem to be the driving forces of modern life
We're encouraged to consume and consume
With no thought of where it all comes from, and where it all goes
Our lives are accelerating as we fall out of touch
With nature and ancient myth
We're desperately in need of a brand new dream
I love pop music, this is how we do it
It's politics you can romance to
I love pop music, sprinkle sugar through it
Philosophy that you can dance to
I love pop music, this is how we do it
It's politics you can romance to
I love pop music, sprinkle sugar through it
Philosophy that you can dance to
(Turn up the radio)
(And sing along, like you're all alone)
(Turn up the radio)
(And sing along, like you're all alone)
I love pop music, this is how we do it
It's politics you can romance to
I love pop music, sprinkle sugar through it
Philosophy that you can dance to
(Turn up the radio)
(And sing along, like you're all alone)
(Turn up the radio)
(And sing along, like you're all alone)
It's politics you can romance to
I love pop music, sprinkle sugar through it
Philosophy that you can dance to
The price of oil is at an all time high and rising (yeah)
Global warming threatens life as we know it on this planet (oh ooh)
And leaders have not committed to a plan of action on renewable energy
The food crisis is currently affecting a hundred million people worldwide
I love pop music, this is how we do it
It's politics you can romance to
I love pop music, sprinkle sugar through it
Philosophy that you can dance to
Turn up the radio
And sing along, like you're all alone
Turn up the radio
And sing along, like you're all alone
There are over 6 billion people on this planet
And not enough fresh drinking water (we're in trouble)
Religious intolerance creating geopolitical instability (shine a light)
Politicians battling each other like professional wrestlers (ooh)
Further division is not the answer, division is not the answer
I love pop music, this is how we do it
It's politics you can romance to
I love pop music, sprinkle sugar through it
Philosophy that you can dance to
Turn up the radio
And sing along, like you're all alone
Turn up the radio
And sing along, like you're all alone
Turn up the radio
Greed and fear seem to be the driving forces of modern life
We're encouraged to consume and consume
With no thought of where it all comes from, and where it all goes
Our lives are accelerating as we fall out of touch
With nature and ancient myth
We're desperately in need of a brand new dream
I love pop music, this is how we do it
It's politics you can romance to
I love pop music, sprinkle sugar through it
Philosophy that you can dance to
I love pop music, this is how we do it
It's politics you can romance to
I love pop music, sprinkle sugar through it
Philosophy that you can dance to
(Turn up the radio)
(And sing along, like you're all alone)
(Turn up the radio)
(And sing along, like you're all alone)
I love pop music, this is how we do it
It's politics you can romance to
I love pop music, sprinkle sugar through it
Philosophy that you can dance to
(Turn up the radio)
(And sing along, like you're all alone)
(Turn up the radio)
(And sing along, like you're all alone)
Lyrics submitted by lovebrittanyin
I Love Pop Music Lyrics as written by Benjamin Michael Lee
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This song is awesome, can't believe nobody's commented on it. I'm usually no good at analysing and just like to read everyone else's posts, but this time it looks like I'll have to try for myself :P I think he simply saying that he enjoys pop music regardless of its hidden meaning, or being sarcastic as to the ignorance of some artists - that is, some people just sugarcoat the major issues in our society by writing a catchy tune? Having just written that, I'm going with my second theory. :) Also this song is very catchy while also addressing our world problems..I don't know if that means anything?