Pretty Woman

Van Halen's rendition of 'Pretty Woman' is a rock-infused cover of Roy Orbison's classic song, which was originally released in 1964. The song's lyrics describe a man's encounter with an attractive woman walking down the street, and his immediate infatuation with her. The repeated exclamations of 'Pretty woman' emphasize the visual impact she has on him, and the lyrics express his desire to meet and connect with her.

The song's narrative unfolds as the man calls out to the woman, asking for just a moment of her time — a smile, a conversation, a chance to make her stay. The emotional intensity of the song is heightened by the use of direct address, making the listener feel the immediacy of the man's longing. The lyrics also touch upon themes of loneliness and the universal search for companionship, as the man wonders if the woman is 'lonely just like me.'

Towards the end of the song, there is a moment of rejection and resignation as the woman walks away, leaving the man to face the prospect of going home alone. However, there's a twist in the final lines when he sees the woman returning to him, providing a hopeful conclusion to the song. Van Halen's version brings a hard rock edge to the original, adding a sense of urgency and raw energy to the story of yearning and potential romantic connection.