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.
And you don't stop, keep keep it on
Keep it on, keep keep it on
You don't stop, keep keep it on
(welcome to the after party)
Keep keep it on, where da party at
After the party
Lets take a little time
And talk about it
What's going through your mind
And as we're shakin'
Ooh it looks so right
I want to ride
See I would be lyin'
If I didn't tell you
It made me want to flip
And you can't tell me
You ain't feelin' the same shit
Girl its our chemistry
Like icing on the cake
I hope you stay
So we can do our thang
After the party
Don't stop you ain't gotta stop (baby do your thang)
Don't stop if the music drops (rock with me)
Get on top, you can take it off (whats it gonna be)
Doncha want the after party
After the party
Let's go somewhere and finish
What we started
Cause right from the beginning
I was on it
I know you felt these thighs
You know I felt you rise
So why don't we slide
Up off the dance floor
You and me
Cause I want to know
Just how deep
Does your lovin' go
So tell your boys "good night"
Cause we're going right
After the party
Don't stop you ain't gotta stop (baby do your thang)
Don't stop if the music drops (rock with me)
Get on top, you can take it off (whats it gonna be)
Doncha want the after party
(don't stop)
Don't stop you ain't gotta stop (baby do your thang)
Don't stop if the music drops (rock with me)
Get on top, you can take it off (whats it gonna be)
Doncha want the after party
Sweet baby come with me
Cause I want to do you right
Don't hold back, baby where you at
Cause I want to get inside
Keep it on, keep keep it on
You don't stop, keep keep it on
(welcome to the after party)
Keep keep it on, where da party at
After the party
Lets take a little time
And talk about it
What's going through your mind
And as we're shakin'
Ooh it looks so right
I want to ride
See I would be lyin'
If I didn't tell you
It made me want to flip
And you can't tell me
You ain't feelin' the same shit
Girl its our chemistry
Like icing on the cake
I hope you stay
So we can do our thang
After the party
Don't stop you ain't gotta stop (baby do your thang)
Don't stop if the music drops (rock with me)
Get on top, you can take it off (whats it gonna be)
Doncha want the after party
After the party
Let's go somewhere and finish
What we started
Cause right from the beginning
I was on it
I know you felt these thighs
You know I felt you rise
So why don't we slide
Up off the dance floor
You and me
Cause I want to know
Just how deep
Does your lovin' go
So tell your boys "good night"
Cause we're going right
After the party
Don't stop you ain't gotta stop (baby do your thang)
Don't stop if the music drops (rock with me)
Get on top, you can take it off (whats it gonna be)
Doncha want the after party
(don't stop)
Don't stop you ain't gotta stop (baby do your thang)
Don't stop if the music drops (rock with me)
Get on top, you can take it off (whats it gonna be)
Doncha want the after party
Sweet baby come with me
Cause I want to do you right
Don't hold back, baby where you at
Cause I want to get inside
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After Party Lyrics as written by Nathan Moran Butler Teron O. Bryant Beal
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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