Hot For Teacher

Van Halen · Best Of Both Worlds [2004]

Oh, wow, man

Wait a second, man

What do you think the teacher's gonna look like this year?

My butt, man.

Uh!

Oh yeah!



T-T-teacher stop that screamin'

Teacher don't you see?

Don't wanna be no uptown fool

Maybe I should go to hell

But I am doing well

Teacher needs to see me after school



I think of all the education that I've 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! (Hey!)

I brought my pencil

Give me something to write on, man!

Whoa



Uh!



Ooo-oo-ooo



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 that golden rule?



I think of all the education that I've 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!

(Guitar Solo)



Oh man, I think the clock is slow

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! Ooh, yes I'm hot

Wow!



Oh my God!

Hot For Teacher

Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher" stands as a defining rock anthem from the band's 1984 era, blending their signature guitar-driven sound with a polished pop sensibility. Released on the compilation album Best Of Both Worlds, the track exemplifies Eddie Van Halen's virtuosic playing, featuring intricate soloing and a driving rhythm section that propelled the group to global stardom. The song captures the high-energy, rebellious spirit characteristic of late-80s hard rock while maintaining melodic hooks that ensured its enduring popularity. It remains a staple of the band's discography, showcasing their ability to merge technical proficiency with accessible songwriting that resonated with audiences worldwide.