Van Halen - Everybody Wants Some!! Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Everybody Wants Some!!' by Van Halen?

   The lyrics for 'Everybody Wants Some!!' were written by the members of Van Halen: Edward Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and David Lee Roth.

2. What album is 'Everybody Wants Some!!' featured on?

   'Everybody Wants Some!!' is the second track off Van Halen's 1980 album 'Women and Children First.'

3. How did Eddie Van Halen play the guitar solo in 'Everybody Wants Some!!'?

   Eddie Van Halen played the solo with both hands on the fretboard of his guitar. During concerts, he used a board to support the guitar and free up his hands so he could perform it effectively.

4. What unique recording technique was used for David Lee Roth's vocals in this song?

   David Lee Roth recorded comments like 'I like the way the line runs up the back of your stocking,' onto a separate track. These comments were then mixed into the song to give it an improvised feel.

5. Is there any notable use of 'Everybody Wants Some!!' in movies or other media?

   'Everybody Wants Some!!' has been featured in several films. A claymation hamburger performs it in John Cusack's movie 'Better Off Dead,' and Richard Linklater's 2016 film takes its title from this song.

6. How did radio stations handle the explicit content at the end of 'Everybody Wants Some!!'?

   At the end of the song, David Lee Roth says, 'Look, I'll pay you for it, what the f--k?' The obscenity fades out enough that most radio stations don't worry about editing it out and occasionally play it uncensored.