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.
Every time I see you I smile
Cause I'm just so educated (educated)
I know your so behind
No pain
Things go the wrong way sometimes (sometimes)
And it hurts
I know my ABC's of love
I know my ABC's of love
I know my ABC's of love
Let's start from scratch
Forget childhood
Build a clear wall
Don't leave any holes
They can (they can)
Look but (look but)
Not touch (not touch)
Don't let them in (don't let them in)
You've got (you've got)
No friends (no friends)
Only your instincts
And it hurts
I know my ABC's of love
I know my ABC's of love
I know my ABC's of love
Of love
Of love
Of love
Before you touch me
Bring back, bring back some tissues
Wherever you go
Before you touch me
Bring back, bring back some tissues
Wherever you go
I know my ABC's of love
I know my ABC's of love
I know my ABC's of love
Of love
Of love
Of love, love, love, love, love
Cause I'm just so educated (educated)
I know your so behind
No pain
Things go the wrong way sometimes (sometimes)
And it hurts
I know my ABC's of love
I know my ABC's of love
I know my ABC's of love
Let's start from scratch
Forget childhood
Build a clear wall
Don't leave any holes
They can (they can)
Look but (look but)
Not touch (not touch)
Don't let them in (don't let them in)
You've got (you've got)
No friends (no friends)
Only your instincts
And it hurts
I know my ABC's of love
I know my ABC's of love
I know my ABC's of love
Of love
Of love
Of love
Before you touch me
Bring back, bring back some tissues
Wherever you go
Before you touch me
Bring back, bring back some tissues
Wherever you go
I know my ABC's of love
I know my ABC's of love
I know my ABC's of love
Of love
Of love
Of love, love, love, love, love
Lyrics submitted by daisycrazy117
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