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.
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
(Hey) Are you ready to go? Ready to go
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
On my Charlie Sheen, homie, yes I am a winner
And when it comes to making music
I am no beginner
Hit the stage and get wild, my braniac's loud
Call me double 07 because I
Bond with the crowd
You shine like a star but I sun it
50 keep it a 100, homie you know I run it
The game needs change and Logic
Can break a 100 i had a shorty to bun it
Until she didn't want it
So I focused on the flow and they
Gon' put me on the map
With a pocket full of change
Every day a different dime
Only fuck with golden girls
And I ain't talking Lifetime
When I rhyme, they up on me
‘cause they seen how I'ma shine
Now, you may be wondering how my raps rock
‘Cause I'm so fifth key to
The right of caps lock
And when my tracks drop
I'ma be sipping Ciroc
With the whole skyline chillin’
In the backdrop
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
(Hey) Are you ready to go? Ready to go
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
Shit, nigga I was born ready
And I swear I'm what
These rappers can’t bear, warn teddy
My Pro Tools bouncing like a '64 Chevy
I'm trying to win fast y'all on that Eddie
Plus Carl and Harriet, G is how I carry it
Been in it for miles
Don't believe ask Darius
Running this beach like Chariots of Fire
I aspire to be higher
Than these superficial liars
The attire I acquire cost a grip
Buy your pliers
I'm a ball out and die in Maryland, Len Bias
Apply a sire to my name
Yeah you ain't know I'm royal
I foil from slick talk
Yeah trip off that oil
Toying with girls feelings
Lord forgive me I need healing
I know you said it's wrong but
A long would make a killing
Hit the bong I hit the ceiling
Hit the drink I hit the floor
If they show 'em in the buildin to the crowd
Then let me know
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
(Hey) Are you ready to go? Ready to go
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
(Hey) Are you ready to go? Ready to go
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
On my Charlie Sheen, homie, yes I am a winner
And when it comes to making music
I am no beginner
Hit the stage and get wild, my braniac's loud
Call me double 07 because I
Bond with the crowd
You shine like a star but I sun it
50 keep it a 100, homie you know I run it
The game needs change and Logic
Can break a 100 i had a shorty to bun it
Until she didn't want it
So I focused on the flow and they
Gon' put me on the map
With a pocket full of change
Every day a different dime
Only fuck with golden girls
And I ain't talking Lifetime
When I rhyme, they up on me
‘cause they seen how I'ma shine
Now, you may be wondering how my raps rock
‘Cause I'm so fifth key to
The right of caps lock
And when my tracks drop
I'ma be sipping Ciroc
With the whole skyline chillin’
In the backdrop
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
(Hey) Are you ready to go? Ready to go
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
Shit, nigga I was born ready
And I swear I'm what
These rappers can’t bear, warn teddy
My Pro Tools bouncing like a '64 Chevy
I'm trying to win fast y'all on that Eddie
Plus Carl and Harriet, G is how I carry it
Been in it for miles
Don't believe ask Darius
Running this beach like Chariots of Fire
I aspire to be higher
Than these superficial liars
The attire I acquire cost a grip
Buy your pliers
I'm a ball out and die in Maryland, Len Bias
Apply a sire to my name
Yeah you ain't know I'm royal
I foil from slick talk
Yeah trip off that oil
Toying with girls feelings
Lord forgive me I need healing
I know you said it's wrong but
A long would make a killing
Hit the bong I hit the ceiling
Hit the drink I hit the floor
If they show 'em in the buildin to the crowd
Then let me know
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
(Hey) Are you ready to go? Ready to go
Everybody like
(Hey) are you ready to go? Ready to go
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