Runnin' with the Devil
Van Halen
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Yeah, yeah, ah, yeah I live my life like there's no tomorrow And all I've got, I had to steal Least I don't need to beg or borrow Yes I'm livin' at a pace that kills Ooh, yeah (Ahh) Runnin' with the devil (Ahh-hah, yeah) (Woo-hoo-oo) Runnin' with the devil Yes I'm, yeah, hoo Ooh, you know I I found the simple life ain't so simple When I jumped out, on that road I got no love, no love you'd call real Ain't got nobody, waitin' at home (Ahh, yeah) Runnin' with the devil (Hold on, hold on I'm runnin' ah yeah) Runnin' with the devil (Ooh ooh, one more time) (Ha-yeah) Runnin' with the devil (Oh, yeah, ya-yeah) Runnin' with the devil (Woo, woo) Runnin' with the devil (I'll tell you about it) I found the simple life, it's so simple When I jumped out, on that road I got no love, no love you'd call real Ain't got nobody, waitin' at home (Ha-yeah) Runnin' with the devil (Oh, yeah) Runnin' with the devil (Ah-ha, yeah, ah-ha, yeah, ah-hah, yeah) Runnin' with the devil
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Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, David Roth, Michael Anthony
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"Runnin' with the Devil" is the second single from Van Halen's eponymous debut album released in 1978.
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Song's CompositionThe song was written by all members of the band - Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and David Lee Roth.
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Music Genre ClassificationIt is primarily considered a hard rock track but also incorporates elements of heavy metal.
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Prominent Instruments"Runnin' with the Devil" is known for its innovative use of two-handed tapping, a technique made popular by Eddie Van Halen.
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ReceptionUpon its release, the song received positive reviews from critics and is considered one of Van Halen's best works.
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Chart RankingIt reached number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Signature Tracks"Runnin' with the Devil" has since become one of Van Halen's signature tracks, often played at their live performances.
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Ranking by VH1VH1 ranked the song 9th on their list of the 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs.
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Car Horn IntroThe song starts with a series of car horns that Eddie Van Halen had mounted in a box and attached to a car battery.
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What the Song RepresentsAccording to David Lee Roth, this song about living life on the edge was his response to punk rock.
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In Popular Culture"Runnin' with the Devil" was featured in numerous films and video games like "Ready Player One", "Everybody Wants Some!!", and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
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Covers by Prominent ArtistsNotable covers of the song include an a capella version by David Lee Roth, and performances by groups like The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and the rock band Killswitch Engage.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2021, "Runnin' with the Devil" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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