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.
(Take one)
Hey
Alright
Whoo how 'bout 'cha now, come on, oh yeah
Dig it
That's right
Is everybody ready?
Let's go
(Movin' up and down) up 'n down
(Round and round)Oh, round and round
(Movin' up and down) In 'n out
(Round and round)
Yeow
Crank it, blow out
Uh, ouch
Help me
Now flip on over
Oh baby, you know that I like it (woop, woop, woop)
(Movin' up and down) she choked the chain
(Round and round) she got the hook
(Movin' up and down) can't get away
(Round and round) oh
Fever starts to climb, reaching 105
I need another shot o' your love
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Hey, Eddie
Say what?
Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about
Wax it on down, woo
Ready, set, go
Oh yeah
Woo
That's right
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love, love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love, love, love is the source (of infection)
Hey
Alright
Whoo how 'bout 'cha now, come on, oh yeah
Dig it
That's right
Is everybody ready?
Let's go
(Movin' up and down) up 'n down
(Round and round)Oh, round and round
(Movin' up and down) In 'n out
(Round and round)
Yeow
Crank it, blow out
Uh, ouch
Help me
Now flip on over
Oh baby, you know that I like it (woop, woop, woop)
(Movin' up and down) she choked the chain
(Round and round) she got the hook
(Movin' up and down) can't get away
(Round and round) oh
Fever starts to climb, reaching 105
I need another shot o' your love
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Hey, Eddie
Say what?
Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about
Wax it on down, woo
Ready, set, go
Oh yeah
Woo
That's right
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love, love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love is the source (of infection)
Love, love, love, love is the source (of infection)
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
Source Of Infection Lyrics as written by Edward Van Halen Alex Van Halen
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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