The seventh track on Van Halen’s 1978 debut, “Atomic Punk,” was a staple of their early live show—often transitioning into a drum solo by Alex Van Halen.
The official VH News Desk notes that this is a rare instance of a Van Halen song that does not feature any background vocals or harmonies. It was...
[Verse 1]
I am a victim of the science age, uh
A child of the storm, whoa yes
I can't remember when I was your age
For me, time's no more, no more
[Chorus]
Nobody rules these streets at night but me
The atomic punk!
[Verse 2]
Whoa yeah, wow
I am the ruler of these nether worlds
The underground, whoa yes
On every wall and place my fearsome name is heard
Just look around, whoa yes
[Chorus]
Nobody rules these streets at night but me
The atomic punk!
[Guitar Solo]
(Ooo, Ahhh)
[Verse 2]
I am the ruler of these nether worlds
The underground, oh, oh
On every wall and place my fearsome name is heard
Look around, whoa yeah
[Chorus]
Nobody rules these streets at night but me, nobody, ah
The atomic punk
Atomic Punk was written by Michael Anthony (Bassist) & David Lee Roth & Eddie Van Halen & Alex Van Halen.
Atomic Punk was produced by Ted Templeman.
Van Halen released Atomic Punk on Fri Feb 10 1978.