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.
Zing zing, zoom zoom
My little heart goes boom
When I hear this melody playin'
Zing zing, zoom zoom
A little simple tune
Who cares what the words may be sayin'
Zing zoom, zoom zoom
You hear it once and soon
You'll find that you're hummin' an' swayin'
It's more than a waltz for after it halts
It lingers with you night an' day
With this song in mind
Your troubles you'll find
Zing zing an' zoom zoom away
Zing zing, zoom zoom
My little heart goes boom
When I hear this melody playin'
Zing zing, zoom zoom
A little simple tune
Who cares what the words may be sayin'
Zing zing, zoom zoom
You hear it once and soon
You find that you're hummin' an' swayin'
Get under a shower an' sing for an hour
You'll feel like a million all day
For this song is great
For takin' off weight
Zing zing an' zoom zoom away
And ladies you can get most any man
Through your matrimonial doors
And this song cannot miss
And then add a kiss
Zing zing an' zoom zoom he's yours
Zing zing, zoom zoom
My little heart goes boom
When I hear this melody playin'
Zing zing, zoom zoom
A little simple tune
Who cares what the words may be sayin'
Zing zing, zoom zoom
You hear it once and soon
You'll find that you're hummin' an' swayin'
So, whether you're young
Or whether you're old
Or whether you work or you play
Take time out, be wise get out, vocalize
An' zing, zoom zoom zoom
Zing zing an' zoom zoom
Zing zing an' zoom zoom away
My little heart goes boom
When I hear this melody playin'
Zing zing, zoom zoom
A little simple tune
Who cares what the words may be sayin'
Zing zoom, zoom zoom
You hear it once and soon
You'll find that you're hummin' an' swayin'
It's more than a waltz for after it halts
It lingers with you night an' day
With this song in mind
Your troubles you'll find
Zing zing an' zoom zoom away
Zing zing, zoom zoom
My little heart goes boom
When I hear this melody playin'
Zing zing, zoom zoom
A little simple tune
Who cares what the words may be sayin'
Zing zing, zoom zoom
You hear it once and soon
You find that you're hummin' an' swayin'
Get under a shower an' sing for an hour
You'll feel like a million all day
For this song is great
For takin' off weight
Zing zing an' zoom zoom away
And ladies you can get most any man
Through your matrimonial doors
And this song cannot miss
And then add a kiss
Zing zing an' zoom zoom he's yours
Zing zing, zoom zoom
My little heart goes boom
When I hear this melody playin'
Zing zing, zoom zoom
A little simple tune
Who cares what the words may be sayin'
Zing zing, zoom zoom
You hear it once and soon
You'll find that you're hummin' an' swayin'
So, whether you're young
Or whether you're old
Or whether you work or you play
Take time out, be wise get out, vocalize
An' zing, zoom zoom zoom
Zing zing an' zoom zoom
Zing zing an' zoom zoom away
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Zing Zing - Zoom Zoom Lyrics as written by Joe Reisman Ray Stanley
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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