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.
You may now apply (you may now apply)
Your 3D glasses (your 3D glasses)
As we proceed, prepare for proceed
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000, 2000 (2000 flow)
Bass note, treble, stereo control, how low you go
Give 'em just enough to make your juices flow
Press play, don't stop, rotate, too hot
You feel I'm real
I'm everything you need, so tell me what's the deal
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
3D (we are now in 3D)
3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby
Release two or three
Can I reach? Can I can go 'til I hit my peak?
Compact steel o, chi-co, d-lo, high post lady
Shorty really want to be there for me
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
We're now prepared to take you to the next level (yeah)
2000 watts (2000) 8 ohms (alright now)
200 volts (are you ready?)
Voltage high
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000, 2000 (2000 flow)
3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby
Release two or three
Can I reach? Can I can go 'til I hit my peak?
Compact steel o, chi-co, d-lo, high post lady
Shorty really want to be there for me
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
Dance (what?)
Don't you overload, baby (what?)
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Your 3D glasses (your 3D glasses)
As we proceed, prepare for proceed
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000, 2000 (2000 flow)
Bass note, treble, stereo control, how low you go
Give 'em just enough to make your juices flow
Press play, don't stop, rotate, too hot
You feel I'm real
I'm everything you need, so tell me what's the deal
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
3D (we are now in 3D)
3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby
Release two or three
Can I reach? Can I can go 'til I hit my peak?
Compact steel o, chi-co, d-lo, high post lady
Shorty really want to be there for me
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
We're now prepared to take you to the next level (yeah)
2000 watts (2000) 8 ohms (alright now)
200 volts (are you ready?)
Voltage high
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000 watts (2000 watts)
2000, 2000 (2000 flow)
3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby
Release two or three
Can I reach? Can I can go 'til I hit my peak?
Compact steel o, chi-co, d-lo, high post lady
Shorty really want to be there for me
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
2000 watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what you say don't overload
Dance (what?)
Don't you overload, baby (what?)
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Okay, this song is brilliant. I love the beat, the sounds, MJ's voice, and the words are extremely clever. The only thing I don't like: the song FADES out! It should have ended with some machine exploding or something like that. Either way, this song definately ROCKS DA HOUSE! MJ is and always will be the best, no questions asked.
/\yeah :( He's still my favorite. What's cool about this song, is that it doesn't really sound like MJ. His voice is much deeper and uber cool.
Wowwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that's michael!! He sounds like a grown up-grown-up. But no lie. He still sounds incredibly amazing. I mean-hes turning 50 in a little over a week and he STILL has it going on. I am just incredibly amazed at the change of his voice. But you can always tell its the original MJ. He is too unique. Power to the MJJ babyy
His voice is so deep it doesn't sound anything like him! This song has a really nice beat, and I also think it has a dirty double meaning. Something about;
"2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong Too much of that, fuse blown Be careful what you say don’t overload 2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong Too much of that, fuse blown Be careful what you say don’t overload
3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby Release two or three, when I reach I can go ‘til I hit my peak Compact steelo, chico, D-Lo, highpost lady Shorty really wanna be there for me"
that makes me think this song is more than it lets on...Yaay.
It's metaphorically about sex - I guess.
I LOVE DIS SONG I HAVE EVERY SONG ON MY IPOD FROM HIS ALBUM INVINCIBLE. HIS VOICE SOUNDS DEEP LOL HES HOT
yep, a cool song. michael doesn't sound like the old mj, he sounds totally new and the new voice is super cool. love u and miss u mj. r.i.p
Is It Really MJ Singing It Sounds Like Some Rap Artist.
Nope, it's MJ singing in a lower register. :)
nice
What the hell is this song about? Somthing in my gut tells me it has a dirty double meaning. But, I could be wrong.
Its a guy-guy song... MJ is showing off all the tools in his shed.. like his audio.. and db, and their what not... its the kind of song that would drive guys would go crazy... and leave ladies like myself clueles, cause I reall do not care for guys' toys...<br /> <br /> Maybe it has some sexual inuendo...maybe it doesn't.... but noeing guys.. and how they can talk about their tools.. or their toys.. like it gives them some kind of weird pleasure... there might be totally no sexual reference at all..<br /> <br /> for mj. he is tools are things related to music.. that makes him feel like a man and in charge.. k fine.. not the kind of song.. u use by the way.. to woo a lady.
it is not having any double meaning. see, it is about fast music. people who said that either don't like michael jackson or doesn't understand the meaning of the song. thats all. there's no dirty double meaning in it.