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.
Laura, can't you give me some time?
I got to give myself one more chance
To be the man that I know I am
To be the man that I know I am
Won't you just tell Cincinnati?
I'm gonna need your love
Don't you give me your love
Don't you give me your
Sh'mon
Sh'mon
Where is your love?
Don't you give me your love
Don't you give me your
Sh'mon
Sh'mon
Where is your love?
Don't you give me your love
Don't you give me your
Freida, can't you spare me a dime?
I got to give myself one more chance
To ring the band that I know I'm in
To ring the band that I know I'm in
Won't you just tell Babydaddy?
I'm gonna need his love
Why don't you give me he love?
Why don't you give me he
Sh'mon
Sh'mon
Where is your love
Don't you give me your love
Don't you give me your
Sh'mon
Sh'mon
Where is your love?
Don't you give me your love
Don't you give me your
This'll be the last time
I ever do your hair
(Tired of this shit, swear I'm gonna quit
Can't seem to make enough dough, but my cuttin's on a roll)
One face among the many
I never thought you cared
(Seen enough stuff, thought I got rough
Now I know it ain't so, I gotta live on my own)
This'll be the last time
I ever do your hair
(Tired of this shit, swear I'm gonna quit
Can't seem to make enough dough, but my cuttin's on a roll)
One face among the many
I never thought you cared
(Seen enough stuff, thought I got rough
Now I know it ain't so, I gotta live on my own)
I got to give myself one more chance
To be the man that I know I am
To be the man that I know I am
Won't you just tell Cincinnati?
I'm gonna need your love
Don't you give me your love
Don't you give me your
Sh'mon
Sh'mon
Where is your love?
Don't you give me your love
Don't you give me your
Sh'mon
Sh'mon
Where is your love?
Don't you give me your love
Don't you give me your
Freida, can't you spare me a dime?
I got to give myself one more chance
To ring the band that I know I'm in
To ring the band that I know I'm in
Won't you just tell Babydaddy?
I'm gonna need his love
Why don't you give me he love?
Why don't you give me he
Sh'mon
Sh'mon
Where is your love
Don't you give me your love
Don't you give me your
Sh'mon
Sh'mon
Where is your love?
Don't you give me your love
Don't you give me your
This'll be the last time
I ever do your hair
(Tired of this shit, swear I'm gonna quit
Can't seem to make enough dough, but my cuttin's on a roll)
One face among the many
I never thought you cared
(Seen enough stuff, thought I got rough
Now I know it ain't so, I gotta live on my own)
This'll be the last time
I ever do your hair
(Tired of this shit, swear I'm gonna quit
Can't seem to make enough dough, but my cuttin's on a roll)
One face among the many
I never thought you cared
(Seen enough stuff, thought I got rough
Now I know it ain't so, I gotta live on my own)
Lyrics submitted by swizzle_stick, edited by Hollyburgdorf
Laura Lyrics as written by Patrick Seacor Scott D. Hoffman
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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