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.
You've got style
That's what all the girls say
Satin sheets
And luxuries so fine
All your suits are custom made in London
But I've got something that you'll really like
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
Feel the silky touch of my caresses
They will keep you looking so brand new
Let me cover you with velvet kisses
I'll create a look that's made for you
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
Gonna dress you up in my love
In my love
All over your body
All over your body
In my love
All over, all over
From your head down to your toes
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
Gonna dress you up in my love
In my love
All over your body
All over your body
In my love
All over, all over
From your head down to your toes
Gonna dress you up in my love
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
Dress you up in my love
Gonna dress you up in my love
In my love
All over your body
All over your body
Gonna dress you up in my love
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
Dress you up in my love
Gonna dress you up in my love
In my love
All over your body
Oh yeah, love you, boy
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
All over, all over
From your head down to your toes
Gonna dress you up in my love
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
Dress you up in my love
Gonna dress you up in my love
In my love
All over, all over
Oh yeah, love you, boy
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
That's what all the girls say
Satin sheets
And luxuries so fine
All your suits are custom made in London
But I've got something that you'll really like
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
Feel the silky touch of my caresses
They will keep you looking so brand new
Let me cover you with velvet kisses
I'll create a look that's made for you
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
Gonna dress you up in my love
In my love
All over your body
All over your body
In my love
All over, all over
From your head down to your toes
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
Gonna dress you up in my love
In my love
All over your body
All over your body
In my love
All over, all over
From your head down to your toes
Gonna dress you up in my love
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
Dress you up in my love
Gonna dress you up in my love
In my love
All over your body
All over your body
Gonna dress you up in my love
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
Dress you up in my love
Gonna dress you up in my love
In my love
All over your body
Oh yeah, love you, boy
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
All over, all over
From your head down to your toes
Gonna dress you up in my love
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
Dress you up in my love
Gonna dress you up in my love
In my love
All over, all over
Oh yeah, love you, boy
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
Gonna dress you up in my love
All over, all over
Lyrics submitted by Boonechic_21
Dress You Up Lyrics as written by Peggy Stanziale Andrea Larusso
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
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