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 look so pretty in all the magazines
The airbrush is perfect if you know what I mean
Your videos are awesome and you sing so good too
At least that's what it sounds like when they process you
Your boyfriend, he's so hot
At least he was last week
You both look so damn perfect
Until they let you speak
And then all of us find out what we didn't need to know
That you're really very stupid on your real life TV show
You're the Queen of Pop
And you'll never stop
Doin' what you can to get your fans
And stay on top
You're the Queen of Pop
And you're so damn hot
Everything you do will make the news
So don't get caught
I'm sure you're still a virgin
Cos the guys you date are gay
And you didn't get no implants
Your chest just grew that way
You're showing off your body
Cos you're not a girl no more
You get married and divorced in the same day
How mature
Cd sales are dropping
And downloads don't look great
So make another movie
At least we'll get a laugh that way
Girl you just keep goin'
And no one seems to mind
You don't sing at your shows
So then hit me one more time
You're the Queen of Pop
And you'll never stop
Doin' what you can to get your fans
And stay on top
You're the Queen of Pop
And you're so damn hot
Everything you do will make the news
So don't get caught
You're the Queen of Pop
And you'll never stop
Doin' what you can to get your fans
And stay on top
You're the Queen of Pop
And you're so damn hot
Everything you do will make the news
So don't get caught
Someday you'll be a has-been
With a brother in the news
Who plays with little boys in ways nobody should
But I'm sure you'll be remembered
As one of the best
So before you drop your record
Be sure to bear your chest
Back to the little school girl
Who acts so innocent
Everytime I turn around she makes it up again
So when the lights are on
And the cameras zooming in
Be careful who you kiss
We all know where she's been
You're the Queen of Pop
And you'll never stop
Doin' what you can to get your fans
And stay on top
You're the Queen of Pop
And you're so damn hot
Everything you do will make the news
So don't get caught
You're the Queen of Pop
And you'll never stop
Doin' what you can to get your fans
And stay on top
You're the Queen of Pop
And you're so damn hot
Everything you do will make the news
So don't get caught
You're the Queen of Pop
And you'll never stop
Doin' what you can to get your fans
And stay on top
You're the Queen of Pop
And you're so damn hot
Everything you do will make the news
So don't get caught
The airbrush is perfect if you know what I mean
Your videos are awesome and you sing so good too
At least that's what it sounds like when they process you
Your boyfriend, he's so hot
At least he was last week
You both look so damn perfect
Until they let you speak
And then all of us find out what we didn't need to know
That you're really very stupid on your real life TV show
You're the Queen of Pop
And you'll never stop
Doin' what you can to get your fans
And stay on top
You're the Queen of Pop
And you're so damn hot
Everything you do will make the news
So don't get caught
I'm sure you're still a virgin
Cos the guys you date are gay
And you didn't get no implants
Your chest just grew that way
You're showing off your body
Cos you're not a girl no more
You get married and divorced in the same day
How mature
Cd sales are dropping
And downloads don't look great
So make another movie
At least we'll get a laugh that way
Girl you just keep goin'
And no one seems to mind
You don't sing at your shows
So then hit me one more time
You're the Queen of Pop
And you'll never stop
Doin' what you can to get your fans
And stay on top
You're the Queen of Pop
And you're so damn hot
Everything you do will make the news
So don't get caught
You're the Queen of Pop
And you'll never stop
Doin' what you can to get your fans
And stay on top
You're the Queen of Pop
And you're so damn hot
Everything you do will make the news
So don't get caught
Someday you'll be a has-been
With a brother in the news
Who plays with little boys in ways nobody should
But I'm sure you'll be remembered
As one of the best
So before you drop your record
Be sure to bear your chest
Back to the little school girl
Who acts so innocent
Everytime I turn around she makes it up again
So when the lights are on
And the cameras zooming in
Be careful who you kiss
We all know where she's been
You're the Queen of Pop
And you'll never stop
Doin' what you can to get your fans
And stay on top
You're the Queen of Pop
And you're so damn hot
Everything you do will make the news
So don't get caught
You're the Queen of Pop
And you'll never stop
Doin' what you can to get your fans
And stay on top
You're the Queen of Pop
And you're so damn hot
Everything you do will make the news
So don't get caught
You're the Queen of Pop
And you'll never stop
Doin' what you can to get your fans
And stay on top
You're the Queen of Pop
And you're so damn hot
Everything you do will make the news
So don't get caught
Lyrics submitted by PnkRckPrncss
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