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 used to say that I was special
Everything was right
But now you think I'm wearing too much make-up
That my dress is too tight
You got no reasons to be jealous
I've never been untrue
So does it really matter if they're looking
I'm only looking at you
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get
I know you watch me when I'm dancin'
When I party with me friends
I can feel your eyes on my back, baby
Oh no no
I can't have no chains around me, baby can't you see
I could be anything you dream of, but I gotta feel free
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
Believe me, you'll be looking for trouble if you hurt me
I can promise you, oh, you'll be looking for trouble
Believe me, yeah yeah yeah yeah
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take (you should take) me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get, yeah
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get, yeah
Everything was right
But now you think I'm wearing too much make-up
That my dress is too tight
You got no reasons to be jealous
I've never been untrue
So does it really matter if they're looking
I'm only looking at you
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get
I know you watch me when I'm dancin'
When I party with me friends
I can feel your eyes on my back, baby
Oh no no
I can't have no chains around me, baby can't you see
I could be anything you dream of, but I gotta feel free
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
And I like the way I am
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get
You should never try to change me
I can be nobody else
Believe me, you'll be looking for trouble if you hurt me
I can promise you, oh, you'll be looking for trouble
Believe me, yeah yeah yeah yeah
What you see is what you get
This is me, hey you
If you want me, don't forget
You should take (you should take) me as I am
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get, yeah
'Cause I can promise you
Baby, what you see is what you get, yeah
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This song is so different than "...Baby One More Time." That whole album was about trailing some guy and wanting him/wanting him back/wanting him but wanting him to stay away. This album, and this song in particular, are so different. I like this song a lot.
I like this song, I can totally relate to that.
THIS SONG SUCKS ASS! I accidentally heard it so please, just kill me a nd get it overwith right now.
With BRITNEY I SEE A SLUT HO, SO I GUESS THAT IS THE SHIT THAT AMERICA'S YOUNG GIRLS GET.
TIMCOUCH SUCKS DICK! Everyone should accept his offer though and kill him cuz he doesn't desever to live.
WITH TIM I SEE A STUPID HOMO, SO I GUESS THAT LIKES TO EAT THE SHIT OF LITTLE BOYS.
um. why so violent. its ok britney is a hore i agree.
wait.. whore.....
I have felt this way before, so I can relate to the song well.
if you can relate to this song you can relate to the fucking ugly fatass who actually wrote this song timcouch2 is a genius
Um - What does that have to do with the song? It doesn't so don't make some stupid excuse.
wghat does that have to do with the song????? dumass