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.
Jimmy's girl, Jimmy's girl
Wish that I were holdin' Jimmy's girl
I'm in love with Jimmy's girl
Though I've never met her
Still I can't forget her
Jimmy's girl
Jimmy's always telling me
That her hair is golden
Wish that I were holdin'
Jimmy's girl
He says her lips are warm
Each time they kiss good night
And just as sweet as any lips can be-ee
And then I close my eyes
And though it's make-believe
I pretend she's in love with me-ee
How I long for Jimmy's girl
But her love is taken
So my heart is breakin'
For Jimmy's girl (Jimmy's girl)
When I close my eyes
Although it's make-believe
I pretend she's in love with me-ee
I'm in love with Jimmy's girl
But her love is taken
So my heart is breakin'
For Jimmy's girl, Jimmy's girl
How my heart is breakin'
For Jimmy's girl (Jimmy's girl)
Wish that I were holdin' Jimmy's girl
I'm in love with Jimmy's girl
Though I've never met her
Still I can't forget her
Jimmy's girl
Jimmy's always telling me
That her hair is golden
Wish that I were holdin'
Jimmy's girl
He says her lips are warm
Each time they kiss good night
And just as sweet as any lips can be-ee
And then I close my eyes
And though it's make-believe
I pretend she's in love with me-ee
How I long for Jimmy's girl
But her love is taken
So my heart is breakin'
For Jimmy's girl (Jimmy's girl)
When I close my eyes
Although it's make-believe
I pretend she's in love with me-ee
I'm in love with Jimmy's girl
But her love is taken
So my heart is breakin'
For Jimmy's girl, Jimmy's girl
How my heart is breakin'
For Jimmy's girl (Jimmy's girl)
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