The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
i opened up the door and then i walked into the bar.
through the smoky dim-lit haze, i saw him from afar.
moved a little closer just to get a better view.
he looked at me and smiled and said, "i'm the one for you."
we've heard one too many over used pick up lines.
give us some credit, we're not sleazy, dumb, or blind.
saw another guy right then, his suit was tailor-made.
unfortunately so were his lines much to my dismay.
thought he had me pegged, tried to impress me with his cash.
"you'd look great on my yacht," was the best line that he had.
we've heard one too many over used pick up lines.
give us some credit, we're not sleazy, dumb, or blind.
over in the corner i saw this one all alone.
looked like Mr. Natural, the kind you would take home.
at least until he opened his mouth, "hey babe, what's your sign?"
we've heard one too many over used pick up lines.
give us some credit, we're not sleazy, dumb, or blind.
got fed up, decided to leave after one last drink.
felt a tap on my left shoulder and started to think...
i can't take this anymore, what will this line be?
that's when he let his line fly, "hi, my name is Steve."
where have you been all of my life, sweet thing?
can i buy you a drink, marry you, anything?
we've heard one too many over used pick up lines.
give us some credit, we're not sleazy, dumb, or blind.
through the smoky dim-lit haze, i saw him from afar.
moved a little closer just to get a better view.
he looked at me and smiled and said, "i'm the one for you."
we've heard one too many over used pick up lines.
give us some credit, we're not sleazy, dumb, or blind.
saw another guy right then, his suit was tailor-made.
unfortunately so were his lines much to my dismay.
thought he had me pegged, tried to impress me with his cash.
"you'd look great on my yacht," was the best line that he had.
we've heard one too many over used pick up lines.
give us some credit, we're not sleazy, dumb, or blind.
over in the corner i saw this one all alone.
looked like Mr. Natural, the kind you would take home.
at least until he opened his mouth, "hey babe, what's your sign?"
we've heard one too many over used pick up lines.
give us some credit, we're not sleazy, dumb, or blind.
got fed up, decided to leave after one last drink.
felt a tap on my left shoulder and started to think...
i can't take this anymore, what will this line be?
that's when he let his line fly, "hi, my name is Steve."
where have you been all of my life, sweet thing?
can i buy you a drink, marry you, anything?
we've heard one too many over used pick up lines.
give us some credit, we're not sleazy, dumb, or blind.
Lyrics submitted by hold2thecore
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