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.
Hey lover this is, you know who this is
If I don’t get this off my chest I just can’t live.
The last time that I saw you is stuck on my mind.
To see you dance and singing, lord it sure felt fine.
I woke up this morning at 3:00 am.
Then come 5:30 I woke up again.
I swear I felt you lying next to me.
You might not understand, say how could this be?
Cause we’re from 2 different paradigms
What does that mean?
I don’t understand you Baby!
2 different paradigms. What does that mean?
Please tell me.
I’m hungry when I wake up I’m sleepy when I eat
The only time I feel alright the sky’s beneath my feet.
I stood under your window late last night
screaming why won’t you treat me right?
You don’t ever want to see me again,
insisting that our love must end.
I need to see you face to face!
I need some closure, not enough to say...
That we’re from 2 different paradigms, etc.
If I don’t get this off my chest I just can’t live.
The last time that I saw you is stuck on my mind.
To see you dance and singing, lord it sure felt fine.
I woke up this morning at 3:00 am.
Then come 5:30 I woke up again.
I swear I felt you lying next to me.
You might not understand, say how could this be?
Cause we’re from 2 different paradigms
What does that mean?
I don’t understand you Baby!
2 different paradigms. What does that mean?
Please tell me.
I’m hungry when I wake up I’m sleepy when I eat
The only time I feel alright the sky’s beneath my feet.
I stood under your window late last night
screaming why won’t you treat me right?
You don’t ever want to see me again,
insisting that our love must end.
I need to see you face to face!
I need some closure, not enough to say...
That we’re from 2 different paradigms, etc.
Lyrics submitted by bmccullo
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