Hot for Teacher
Van Halen - Topic Lyrics

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Wait a second, man
What do you think the teacher's gonna look like this year?
My butt, man
Oh-oh (ooh)

Oh, yeah
T-t-teacher stop that screaming, teacher don't you see?

Don't want to be no uptown fool
Maybe I should go to hell, but I'm doin' well
Teacher needs to see me after school

I think of all the education that I missed
But then my homework was never quite like this
Ow, got it bad, got it bad, got it bad
I'm hot for teacher
I've got it bad, so bad
I'm hot for teacher

Hey, I heard you missed us, we're back
I brought my pencil
Gimme something to write on, man

Ugh, ooh-ooh
I heard about your lessons, but lessons are so cold
I know about this school
Little girl from Cherry Lawn, how can you be so bold?
How did you know the golden rule?

I think of all the education that I missed
But then my homework was never quite like this
Whoa, got it bad, got it bad, got it bad
I'm hot for teacher
I've got it bad, so bad
I'm hot for teacher, whoa

Ah, man, I think the clock is slow, man
(What are you doing this weekend?)
I don't feel tardy
Class dismissed

Ooh, yeah
I've got it bad, got it bad, got it bad
I'm hot for teacher

Whoa
Oh, see yes, I'm hot

Wow
Oh my God

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Van Halen's song "Hot For Teacher" are a tongue-in-cheek portrayal of a student's infatuation with his teacher. The song starts with the singer and his friend speculating on how the teacher will look this year, with the singer declaring that he's "hot for teacher." The first verse then depicts the singer's frustration with his uptight teacher, who can't handle his screaming and needs to see him after school. The chorus is a catchy repetition of how much the singer is "hot for teacher."

The second verse switches the perspective to the female student, asking her how she knows the golden rule and calling her bold. The chorus is repeated again, with the addition of some playful scatting before the song ends with the singer's exclamation that he's "hot for teacher."

While the song's lyrics are undeniably humorous, they also touch on some common teenage experiences of wanting what they can't have and finding themselves unexpectedly attracted to people in positions of power. In the end, it's a fun, lighthearted take on a universal adolescent experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah, wow, man, that's it
Expressing excitement about something.

Wait a second, man
Asking the person to be patient for a moment.

What do you think the teacher's gonna look like this year?
Wondering how the teacher will look like.

My butt, man
Not taking the question seriously and responding sarcastically.

Oh-oh (ooh)
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement.

T-t-teacher stop that screaming, teacher don't you see?
Asking the teacher to stop screaming and paying attention.

Don't want to be no uptown fool
Not wanting to act or appear foolish.

Maybe I should go to hell, but I'm doin' well
Thinking about doing something bad, but realizing that the current situation is good.

Teacher needs to see me after school
Knowing that the teacher wants to see you after class.

I think of all the education that I missed
Reflecting on the education that was missed.

But then my homework was never quite like this
Realizing that the teacher is more exciting than the homework.

Ow, got it bad, got it bad, got it bad
Expressing strong feelings of attraction towards the teacher.

I'm hot for teacher
Being attracted to the teacher.

Hey, I heard you missed us, we're back
Telling the audience that the band is back.

I brought my pencil
Bringing a pencil to take notes.

Gimme something to write on, man
Asking for something to write on.

I heard about your lessons, but lessons are so cold
Knowing about the lessons, but finding them uninteresting.

I know about this school
Being familiar with the school.

Little girl from Cherry Lawn, how can you be so bold?
Being impressed by a bold student.

How did you know the golden rule?
Asking how a student knows something.

Ah, man, I think the clock is slow, man
Noticing the clock seems to be slow.

(What are you doing this weekend?)
Asking what someone is doing during the weekend.

I don't feel tardy
Not feeling late for class.

Class dismissed
Announcing the end of the class.

I've got it bad, got it bad, got it bad
Feeling strongly about something.

I'm hot for teacher
Being attracted to the teacher.

Oh, see yes, I'm hot
Confirming that they are attracted.

Wow
Expressing surprise or amazement.

Oh my God
Expressing excitement, shock or disbelief.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, David Roth

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