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.
Yo I'm that same little girl that grew up next door 2 u
Went through all the things a teenage girl goes through
Hangin' out all night and breaking my curfew
When my daddy hit the door I gave my mumma the blues
Use 2 spend my time blazin' lazin' days away
Thought I was grown left home at 15 didn't wanna obey
Had 2 get my act together couldn't take the heat
And now I'm makin' beats 4 the streets
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
I stay blowin' up ur stereo
I'm just Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
Everybody gotta hear me u
Hear me bussin' on da radio
Now feel my flow u get me through
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
C me bouncin' in da video
And I come 2 rock da show
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
Everybody loose control
Let my vibe 2uch ur soul
I remember all the house parties that took place
Bein' in my bed upstairs and we could still feel the base
And my cousins and my brothers we'd sit up all night
Listenin' 2 my family vibin' till the mornin' light
Remember my first years of school I was so innocent
I just wanted 2 learn I never been so content
But the more that I learned I found a guidin' light
That showed me the need 2 fight
And be
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
I stay blowin' up ur stereo
I'm just Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
Everybody gotta hear me u
Hear me bussin' on da radio
Now feel my flow u get me through
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
C me bouncin' in da video
And I come 2 rock da show
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
Everybody loose control
Let my vibe 2uch ur soul
At 13 I thought that I was in love with this guy
Anytime I caught his eye I thought that I'd just die
Remember playin' class clown I was just a disruptive fool
And the beatin' that I got first time suspended from school
Remember Sunday School and after go 2 grammas 4 lunch
Macaroni, rice and peas, chicken and pineapple punch
Never had much my mum brother sister and me
But love was enough 2 succeed
2 grow
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
I stay blowin' up ur stereo
I'm just Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
Everybody gotta hear me u
Hear me bussin' on da radio
Now feel my flow u get me through
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
C me bouncin' in da video
And I come 2 rock da show
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
Everybody loose control
Let my vibe 2uch ur soul
Went through all the things a teenage girl goes through
Hangin' out all night and breaking my curfew
When my daddy hit the door I gave my mumma the blues
Use 2 spend my time blazin' lazin' days away
Thought I was grown left home at 15 didn't wanna obey
Had 2 get my act together couldn't take the heat
And now I'm makin' beats 4 the streets
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
I stay blowin' up ur stereo
I'm just Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
Everybody gotta hear me u
Hear me bussin' on da radio
Now feel my flow u get me through
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
C me bouncin' in da video
And I come 2 rock da show
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
Everybody loose control
Let my vibe 2uch ur soul
I remember all the house parties that took place
Bein' in my bed upstairs and we could still feel the base
And my cousins and my brothers we'd sit up all night
Listenin' 2 my family vibin' till the mornin' light
Remember my first years of school I was so innocent
I just wanted 2 learn I never been so content
But the more that I learned I found a guidin' light
That showed me the need 2 fight
And be
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
I stay blowin' up ur stereo
I'm just Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
Everybody gotta hear me u
Hear me bussin' on da radio
Now feel my flow u get me through
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
C me bouncin' in da video
And I come 2 rock da show
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
Everybody loose control
Let my vibe 2uch ur soul
At 13 I thought that I was in love with this guy
Anytime I caught his eye I thought that I'd just die
Remember playin' class clown I was just a disruptive fool
And the beatin' that I got first time suspended from school
Remember Sunday School and after go 2 grammas 4 lunch
Macaroni, rice and peas, chicken and pineapple punch
Never had much my mum brother sister and me
But love was enough 2 succeed
2 grow
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
I stay blowin' up ur stereo
I'm just Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
Everybody gotta hear me u
Hear me bussin' on da radio
Now feel my flow u get me through
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
C me bouncin' in da video
And I come 2 rock da show
I'm Ms Dy-na-mi-tee
Everybody loose control
Let my vibe 2uch ur soul
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