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.
oh the moon was full and the color of blood
the night the pirates came to the vampire club
their leader was tall and snide and slim
he looked like a gay captain morgan
well, he recognized a vampire from his school
and he did something that was most uncool
he said 'hey everybody, see the fool in the cape?
his name is bernie weinstein and he's in the 8th grade!'
fangs were flying, capes were torn
hell hath no fury like a vampire scorned
the number one rule in this game:
never call one by his real name
wigs were pulled, top hats were crushed
by pointy boots in a rush
and boris at the bar orders a bud and says,
'it’s just another night at the vampire club.'
missi lost a fang in the ladies room
and we all laughed and called her “snaggletooth!”
and dee was mad cause he broke his cane
and he flushed his contacts down the drain
there was so much angst after the fight
vlad and akasha broke up that night
while some rivet-heads danced in a puddle of goo
that use to be 'father' you-know-who
well, it’s hard to believe but we’re still around
and when we hang out it’s always upside down
dressed in black from toe to head singing
'bela lugosi’s still undead!'
a gaggle of goths is a peaceful site
we’d do anything to avoid a fight
but if you really want to see some gore and blood
wait ‘til the ravers come to the vampire club
the night the pirates came to the vampire club
their leader was tall and snide and slim
he looked like a gay captain morgan
well, he recognized a vampire from his school
and he did something that was most uncool
he said 'hey everybody, see the fool in the cape?
his name is bernie weinstein and he's in the 8th grade!'
fangs were flying, capes were torn
hell hath no fury like a vampire scorned
the number one rule in this game:
never call one by his real name
wigs were pulled, top hats were crushed
by pointy boots in a rush
and boris at the bar orders a bud and says,
'it’s just another night at the vampire club.'
missi lost a fang in the ladies room
and we all laughed and called her “snaggletooth!”
and dee was mad cause he broke his cane
and he flushed his contacts down the drain
there was so much angst after the fight
vlad and akasha broke up that night
while some rivet-heads danced in a puddle of goo
that use to be 'father' you-know-who
well, it’s hard to believe but we’re still around
and when we hang out it’s always upside down
dressed in black from toe to head singing
'bela lugosi’s still undead!'
a gaggle of goths is a peaceful site
we’d do anything to avoid a fight
but if you really want to see some gore and blood
wait ‘til the ravers come to the vampire club
Lyrics submitted by faust
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