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.
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, the mess I'm in
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, the mess I'm in
She walked up to me
And really stole my heart
And then she started
To take my body apart
Livin', lovin', I'm on the run
far away from you
Livin', lovin', I'm on the run
So far away from you
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, I'm going fast
Doctor doctor, please
Oh, I'm going fast
It's only just a moment
She's turnin' paranoid
That's not a situation
For a nervous boy
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, the mess I'm in
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, the mess I'm in
But you look so angry
As I crawled across your floor
She's got the strain
And I can't take any more
Livin', lovin', I'm on the run
So Far away from you
Livin', lovin', I'm on the run
So far away from you
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, the mess I'm in
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, I'm going fast
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, the mess I'm in
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, I'm going fast
Oh, the mess I'm in
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, the mess I'm in
She walked up to me
And really stole my heart
And then she started
To take my body apart
Livin', lovin', I'm on the run
far away from you
Livin', lovin', I'm on the run
So far away from you
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, I'm going fast
Doctor doctor, please
Oh, I'm going fast
It's only just a moment
She's turnin' paranoid
That's not a situation
For a nervous boy
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, the mess I'm in
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, the mess I'm in
But you look so angry
As I crawled across your floor
She's got the strain
And I can't take any more
Livin', lovin', I'm on the run
So Far away from you
Livin', lovin', I'm on the run
So far away from you
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, the mess I'm in
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, I'm going fast
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, the mess I'm in
Doctor, doctor, please
Oh, I'm going fast
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this is such a good song how come only 1 persons commented on it. just goes to show how classic metal isnt appriciated any more. too bad cos these are some good bands any i love this song and band